Over and Back Benefit Concert
February 11, 2005
Over 550 people came to the Benson
Great Hall to hear Over and Back, a group of musicians from Northfield, Minnesota
and surrounding areas, that have been performing since 1991. Their programs raise
money for charity and consist of a great variety of music and witty repartee by
genial host Will Healy, a Bethel
alum.
Attendees of the event did not go away disappointed. Piano player Craig Wasner made the
whole stage jump. Michael Hildebrandt on fiddle put the “special” in the
“Orange Blossom Special.” Harmonica player Stephen Lampa took our breath away,
while having plenty of his own breath to do amazing things. The captivating
Charlotte DeVries, the lovely LuAnn Aldrich and the superb Susan Lohmann sang
with passion. Dan Schwartz, special guest artist, displayed his award winning
finger-style guitar picking.
One of the highlights of the evening for many in
attendance came during Will Healy’s monologue. He talked about growing up in
the neighborhood of the old Bethel
campus. Of course, no mention of that community is complete without reference
to the Flame Burger. From the audience’s reaction it was clear that they were
all of a certain age, since the Flame has been gone many years now.
The night was also a big success
from the fundraising standpoint. The Friends received over $1700.
