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WELCOME TO OUR ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY PARISH FESTIVAL

In DOWNTOWN SAINT JOSEPH, MN Tuesday, July 3 5:00 pm Bingo, Games, Food, Refreshments (on parish grounds) 5:50 pm

Festival Opening Prayer

6:00 pm Free “Joetown Rocks” Concert* Sponsored by All Saints Academy,

Leighton Broadcasting, Pam’s Auto, Sentry Bank, Sunset Manufacturing, and Mathew Hall Lumber.

6:00 pm

All Saints Academy Students

6:15 pm

The Future

7:05 pm

The Killer Vees

8:40 pm

Midtown Men

10:15 pm

Fireworks Sponsored by Bernick's

10:30 pm

Brat Pack Radio

Wednesday, July 4 10:00 am

Parade Sponsored by the Lions Club

11:00 am

Bingo, Games, Food, Refreshments (on parish grounds)

11:30 am

Live Music Smok'N Guns Band

1:30 pm

Quilt Auction

3:30 pm

Raffle Drawing

* Concert location: Parking lot across from Church of Saint Joseph. For map visit: www.joetownrocks.org For a full schedule of Parish Festival Events and to preview the quilts that will be auctioned, visit: www.joetownrocks.org

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We are celebrating our 113th 4th of July Festival at the parish of Saint Joseph. We welcome all guests at this great gathering of this Catholic, Benedictine parish at the heart of Saint Joseph. For your historical lesson, this church was founded in 1856 and is the first consecrated church in Minnesota. That means we have some bragging rights. Our congregation and this testimony of thousands of parishioners who have passed to their great reward attest to the vibrancy and depth of faith here in Central Minnesota. While our church building attests to a wonderful past, the new buildings of this beautiful campus also look to the future as we continually become the Church of Saint Joseph. Founded by Father Pierz and served by priests from Saint John’s Abbey and the Sisters of Saint Benedict, this gathering of friends and family members celebrates our treasured past and hope-filled future. These strong ties with our neighboring religious communities have offered to our parish and the St. Joseph community a religious and cultural heritage of great depth rarely found in towns or cities here in the Midwest. We welcome you in the spirit of our city and religious founders. The 3rd and 4th of July are at the heart of our civic celebration with a great concert, games, food, quilt auction and fun for the family. At the heart of the festival is greeting old friends and perhaps meeting new ones. Whatever activity you enjoy, we are happy to share it in peace and good will. Have a wonderful time listening to bands, viewing our church campus and grazing your way through the grounds. Thank you for joining with us as we celebrate our nation's birthday.

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ello and welcome to our thirteenth annual Joetown Rocks Concert. For over a decade now we have been bringing you a great concert every July 3rd here in St. Joseph. Each year close to 20,000 people fill the parking lots, streets and grounds around Saint Joseph’s Church for a fantastic evening of music, drink, food, fun and friendship. We thank all of you who attend. This year our headline band is the nationally acclaimed group “The Midtown Men.” For many people, that name may not be familiar but these four guys are the original Tony award winning cast of the hit Broadway musical “The Jersey Boys.” The Jersey Boys was the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. More than just Four Seasons’ songs, The Midtown Men do a wide variety of 1960’s music. And more than just sing, these guys put on a performance like on Broadway. This is a must see. We open our evening this year with something we have been working on for some time, an all girls band made up of completely local talent. Their music will bring back memories of girl bands from over the past decades. Also this year, a headline band in its own right, The Killer Vees will do a set featuring a variety of music they have put together especially for the Joetown Rocks show. We may even hear Matt Vee do a little Neil Diamond. After our patriotic fireworks display, we again will wrap up the night with one of the hottest bands in the upper Midwest, Brat Pack Radio. Their 80’s centric dance/pop favorites with carnival type spoofs of the excesses of the 80’s music, will keep you entertained all night. Admission to Joetown Rocks is free. Organized by The Church of Saint Joseph, a Catholic congregation of the St. Cloud Diocese, as a family friendly, annual fundraiser, we ask that you enjoy our wide selection of food, beverages, and games. Your support assures that we will be able to continue to offer Joetown Rocks without admission fees for years to come. Thank you and enjoy the evening!  - Rich Schwegel, Concert Chairperson

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Thank You Concert Committee Members Many thanks to the Concert Committee for their dedication and hard work. With their good work and good weather, the Church of Saint Joseph and sponsors are able to offer a free, outdoor musical event complete with fireworks to Central Minnesota. Rich Schwegel CHAIR Jodie Pundsack DESIGN & LAYOUT Lisa Barton PUBLIC RELATIONS Marilyn Brinkman WRITER Larry Christen GROUNDS Doug Danielson FIREWORKS & PROGRAM DISTRIBUTION Steve Heymans AD DESIGN Bruce Bechtold AD SALES Sandy Scholz PARISH LIAISON Darla Schwegel SECRETARY Jeff Velline PRODUCTION, ARTISTS Joann Rueckert PARISH WEB MASTER

Thank You Parish Festival Leadership Team Rich and Darla Schwegel, Mark and Beth Leither, Bruce and Pat Bechtold, Vic Boeckmann, Marian Bach, Holly Binsfeld and Greg Warnert, Roger and Nancy Drontle, Cory Ehlert, Becky and Tom Ethen, Delrose Fischer, Donna Fleischhacker, Judy Hansen, Erinn Hawkins, Dan Heinen, Steve Heymans, Connie Horsch, Margy Hughes, Bob and Mary Klein, Paul Krey, Mike and Kathy Lehn, Pam Laudenbach, Janelle Loehlein, Andy & Lisa Loso, Linda Loso, Virginia Meier, Margaret Molus, Lance and Pam Nydeen, Maurice Palmersheim, Duane Pfannenstein, Craig Roob, Jes´us Sandoval, Alex and Susan Schleper, Becky Staneart, Joyce Stock, Karl Terhaar, Mike and Janelle Thell, Vanessa Ulrich, Dave Waletzko, Steve Walz, Lois Warnert, Karyn Warnert, and Jerry Whitley

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THE KILLER VEES Joetown Rocks 2018 proudly welcomes back the Vee family, this time in the form of THE KILLER VEES. Originating the event in 2006 with their father Bobby Vee, Jeff and Tommy have continued to produce the concert annually while also taking the stage in one form or another most years. Known in the music business as the “rhythm section to the stars,” Jeff and Tommy Vee have been playing drums and doghouse bass respectively for almost 40 years with a resume far too long to list. They have performed, recorded and/or toured with a virtual who’s who of Rock ‘n Roll royalty including Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Paul McCartney, Ronnie Wood, Brian Setzer, Chuck Berry, Bill Medley, Sam Moore, Peter Noone, Nelson and, of course, their father Bobby Vee... just to name a few. After making music together on and off since grade school, Jeff and Tommy reunited with their cousin Matt Vee and his talented wife Julie Velline in 2008 to form The Killer Vees. Matt, an accomplished performer in his own right, also toured nationally and internationally with Bobby Vee and others in addition to 13 years as guitarist and vocalist for Midwest favorite Johnny Holm.

Together they have produced hit regional touring shows such as, “I Am He Said A Celebration Of The Music Of Neil Diamond,” “Remembering Bobby Vee” and, “The Killer Vees - Killer Country.” Rounding out The Killer Vees line up is lead guitarist Kurt “Lightning” Rodman, Dennis Kennedy on percussion, and longtime friend and musical collaborator Frank Plachecki on piano. This year’s performance will also feature very special guests: The Killer Choir! Based out of St. Joseph, MN, the Vees grew up in the business and on the road. They learned how to rock an audience from some of the best. In addition, they continue to tour nationally as the backing band for the critically acclaimed show “The Original Stars of American Bandstand” featuring Fabian, The Shirelles, Brian Hyland, Chris Montez, The Chiffons and Merrilee Rush.

Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”

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n 1883, Emma Lazarus wrote the famous passage which speaks to the Statue of Liberty’s role as a welcoming symbol of freedom and democracy for the millions of immigrants who came to American seeking a new and better life. It is engraved on a plaque in the statue’s pedestal. The first immigrants. Immigration did not start with settlers coming to America. The Bible tells us that Joseph and Mary were refugees in need of shelter and protection in a foreign land. In a dream, an angel told Joseph to escape with Mary and Jesus, to avoid King Herod’s attempt to kill Jesus. No doubt they suffered danger on their journey and hardship in a strange land until it was safe to return to Israel.

American Immigration

by Marilyn Salzl Brinkman

Early Immigration

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For American immigrants, from 1855 to 1890, the port of entry was Castle Garden, located at the southern tip of Manhattan in New York City. It served as the primary processing station in the United States, handling 8,000,000 immigrants per year. As the tide of immigration increased, it became apparent that those facilities were inadequate to administer the many problems the immigrants presented. The overcrowding became intolerable, corruption was rampant, and thieves took advantage of the unsuspecting immigrants. In 1890, the Federal Government took responsibility for the processing. A new site was found—a three-acre oyster bed called Ellis Island. Officials hoped that by moving the place of inspection to an island, they would have more control over the treatment of immigrants.

The original wooden structure was built on Ellis Island and opened on January 1, 1892 but burned in 1897. (Although no lives were lost, many years of Federal and State immigration records dating back to 1855 burned.) It was rebuilt and by 1906, Ellis Island had grown to more than 27 acres. It became the new port of entry for immigrants.

Life in steerage

History tells us that as long as European emigration was small, the transportation of passengers of the lower class was an incidental part of the business of merchant vessels—sailing ships that carried cargo. They would take passengers that were able to pay. In choosing a route, the intending emigrants selected a port of departure mainly for its accessibility from their home. Ships sailed when they were fully loaded to justify the voyage. Passengers could be delayed days or even weeks, waiting for their holds below deck to fill. Conditions varied from ship to ship, but steerage was normally crowded, damp, and dark. Limited sanitation and stormy seas often combined to make it dirty and foul-smelling. Rats, insects, and disease were common problems.

Passengers ate, slept, and socialized in the same spaces and brought their own bedding. Although food was provided, passengers had to cook it themselves. On rough crossings, steerage passengers often had little time in the fresh air on the upper deck.

A new site was found—a three-acre oyster bed called Ellis Island. In the early 1800s, steam-powered ships and steamboats became the mode of transportation for emigrants, vessels typically ocean-faring and seaworthy, propelled by one or more steam engines. They were more economical, efficient, and faster.

St Joe’s first settlers

Father Francis Xavier Pierz, 1785 – 1880, was among the first immigrants to come to the Central Minnesota area. He came to minister to the Indians but was also a major reason countless immigrants came to settle in many parts of Minnesota.

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A Slovenian Roman Catholic priest and missionary, he wanted good Catholic German farmers. He wrote in articles to American and European publications, “More than half the open meadows in Minnesota have an excellent black loamy soil, with a splendid mixture of sand and clay and a rich top soil formed by the plant decay of thousands of years, so that it would be hard to find anywhere in the world a soil better suited to agriculture and gardening, or more likely to yield a rich return for the farmer’s toil.” He remains a much-loved figure in the area and is referred to as the “Father of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Cloud.”

Peter Loso

The very first immigrant in the St. Joseph area was 30-yearold Peter Loso, hailing from Sellerich, Germany, in 1854. He was soon joined by Martin and Margaret Fiedler and Balthasar and Ottilia Fuchs. Other early settlers were Peter and Angela Kraemer, George Siefert, and John and Margaret Linnemann. In three years’ time they plated the town and named it Clinton (now St. Joseph), and in 1856, a United States Post office was established in the town.

Some early settler stories recorded in parish histories: Lodermeier family

Father Pierz traveled on foot or by pony to St. Joseph, arriving in the tiny settlement in 1854. He celebrated Mass with the new settlers and baptized the first baby in the community, Susanna Meisenburg. Many of these first immigrants came because they heard Father Pierz’ message. They came from refugee camps, some to avoid being inducted into armies, some came for religious or political freedom, many came so they could own land, and some came for the adventure. They all came for a better life.


The Crecencia and Simon Lodermeier family’s journey from Germany to St. Joseph was a five-year struggle. They left Irrlach, Germany, on April 23, 1850. After numerous struggles and hardships, when they finally arrived in Sauk Rapids, the drivers of their wagons told them the blacksmith in town was German. He would surely give them lodging. There they slept on the upper floor of a granary. Finally arriving in St. Joseph, they noticed one small log hut, a log church with a cross but without a roof or windows. The log house was occupied by a man named Linnemann. After a five-year journey, the Lodermeiers located land in St. Joseph and became one of the well-known pioneer settlers there. They became American citizens.

Mrs. Joseph Dorsch

Mrs. Joseph Dorsch, a refugee, came from East Prussia. She wrote that the Russians herded her and her sister into a box car that took them to the peat bogs of Siberia. Their starvation diet consisted mainly of sawdust, water, and some greens. Because her sister could not force herself to eat it, she died of Typhus and was buried in a mass grave. All that kept Mrs. Dorsch alive was her hope to see her husband again in West Berlin at the home of a relative. After seven months, when WWII ended, she weighed only

89 pounds. She was marched back to East Berlin with the other refugees covered with lice and wearing an old coat and dirty rubbers, but she found a hole in a barbed wire fence separating East and West Berlin. In West Berlin, she located her husband. A Catholic relief agency helped them come to St. Joseph.

Ilsa Walz

Ilsa Walz came from the Sudentenland near the Czechoslovakian border as a refugee to escape the Russian army. She wrote, “Since I was only fifteen years old, the older women told me to cover my face with ashes to look older and avoid being raped or sent to a cabin in the forest where Russians kept their women….As we left we could take only what we could carry.” Eventually, with the help of Catholic relief agencies, she arrived in St. Joseph.” (No dates were given.)

Life was not easy

The new settlers worked hard to eke out a living in their new country. Few spoke English. Settlers from different regions of the same country often spoke differing dialects of their country’s language as well.

All did not always go as they had hoped; however, through hardship and hard work, they persevered. For survival, these early settlers helped each other and worked together. They formed cooperatives—threshing crews, quilting bees, barn-raisings, and they practiced simple neighborliness when help was needed. In 1867, an architect was hired to design a church that would replace a log structure built in St. Joseph in 1856, no longer large enough to accommodate the fast-growing congregation. The prelate who blessed the early St. Joseph church said that, “These walls, the clergy who assisted, the lay people who attended are resting in their graves, awaiting the resurrection. Nevertheless, those who in any way helped towards the erection of the church and for the good of the parish, which is materially represented by the church building, are like so many living stones that have their place in the heavenly temple, in God’s kingdom.” Perhaps we are all “Living Stones.”

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eighton Broadcasting is a family and employee owned company that believes in serving, connecting and celebrating our community, which you can see at practice during Joetown Rocks. Most commonly known for their ownership of radio stations, Leighton Broadcasting is more than just radio. As a company, Leighton believes in partnerships and ensuring clients are utilizing consistent marketing messages across all advertising channels, founded in a solid strategy. Leighton Broadcasting’s passion for consistency in advertising made way to a number of sister companies under the Leighton Enterprises umbrella including: Leighton Interactive, Magnetic Spark, Leighton Events, Granite City Speedway, and LB Video Productions, which further allows the company to provide full-service marketing, promotions and interactive designs to clients throughout their coverage area.

I’m smelling the roses every day; I love what I am doing.” With a total of 255 employees and 72 based just in the St Cloud market, Leighton is pleased to be a family operated, ESOP company. Bob Leighton, Al’s son and current CEO, says, “Our employees are some of the best in the business. Always striving for excellence, they create long-term partnerships with our clients to come up with a customized marketing plan for each one, providing a value-add that only Leighton can provide.” The roots of Leighton Enterprises go back to 1961. Founder Al Leighton began his career in broadcasting in Brainerd after serving in World War II. Al and his wife Jean’s insight and dedication to the art of broadcasting are the foundation of what is now Leighton Broadcasting. Before he passed away in 2012, people would often ask Al, “Are you going to stop and smell the roses?” Al would respond with, “I’m smelling the roses every day; I love what I am doing.”


Headquartered in the Radio City Music Mall in downtown St. Cloud, Leighton Broadcasting’s geographical footprint extends throughout Minnesota.

Stephanie Theisen, General Sales Manager of St. Cloud and Corporate Director of Marketing adds, “Continuing education is of utmost importance as part of Leighton’s culture. Our employees push themselves to learn and grow, both personally and professionally. This includes community involvement where we work and reside. I enjoy seeing the impact of our companies community outreach every single day.”

Locations include: Winona, Fergus Falls, Detroit Lakes, Perham and St. Cloud as well as Grand Forks, North Dakota. Al founded Leighton Broadcasting on the premise that success in business, as in sports, always comes down to teamwork. In appreciation for the support of their friends and neighbors, Leighton Broadcasting strives to give back to every community they operate in. Employees volunteer with local charities, coach youth sports teams, and support local fundraising efforts. Some even get involved in local arts and culture events, such as theaters and musical organizations. Others serve as local board members, using their knowledge and insight from the business world for the betterment of the community.

As a media partner of Joetown Rocks, Leighton donates many hours toward the advertising and marketing success of the July 3rd concert and festivities. A diverse, local, family-owned, employee owned business, Leighton Broadcasting sites their employees as being critical to the success of the business. Leighton Broadcasting’s office hours are 8:00am – 5:00pm. Their telephone number is 320-251-1450 and they can be visited online at www.leightonbroadcasting.com.

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very January, Catholic Schools across the nation celebrate their faith communities for the excellent education they bring to families everywhere. One of the educational and enjoyable activities that All Saints Academy in St. Joseph did last year was to create a CD of worship music from their new songbooks entitled “Never Too Young” (OCP production). Rockhouse Productions invited the children to record their music in the studio and learn about the recording process. The CDs are currently available for purchase at the school office, with all profits going to the music program. The ASA kindergarten thru 6th grade students will kick off the July 3rd event by singing three of their pieces, “Never Too Young,” “Fish With Me” and “Forever,” backed by The Killer Vees. We at All Saints Academy are proud to offer an academically excellent Christ-centered education for your children. Come and check us out!

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the Biggest and Best Family-Friendly Celebration in Central Minnesota Food stands are located on the West side of College Avenue: Joe Burger Stand – serving hamburgers with a special seasoning, cheese and onions; French fries and condiments Mexican Stand – serving tacos, taco salad, nachos, and lemonade Refreshment Stand – serving pizza, mini-doughnuts, cheese curds, hot dogs, Sloppy Joes, Joetown brats with sauerkraut, popcorn, pop and water

Activities for all ages and items for sale will be available between Heritage Hall and Minnesota Street: Bingo – cash prizes awarded Cake Walk – prizes of home-made cakes andy Stand – offering a variety of home-made candy, C Buster’s Puppy Chow and Lake Wobegon Trail Mix Face-Painting Ice Cream Stand – serving Schwan’s ice cream, root beer floats, Mr. Freezes, soda pop and water Merry-go-Round – with restored antique cars Ring Toss Stand – Pepsi product prizes

Heritage Hall will house: The Country Store – selling a broad range of new and used household items The Handiwork & Craft Stand – doilies, runners, dish towels, quilts; items that are knit, crocheted, stitched and embroidered, and other crafted items First Aid Station Coffee & Desserts for sale on July 4

Music entertainment is in the parking lot on the East side of College Avenue:

Train Ride – on Minnesota Street July 4th Youth Games – variety of games and prizes

The Information Stand located near the Church entrance can help you with: Raffle

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The Quilt Auction, offering a variety of queen-size and baby quilts crafted by the parish quilters, will be held in the Church at 1:30 pm on July 4. Scattered throughout the festival grounds are Beer Ticket and Beverage Stands – beer, wine, soda, and water supplied by Bernick’s Company. Tickets and wristbands are required for all adult beverage sales.

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or 14 years and running now, Minnesota-based Brat Pack Radio has been performing far and wide across the globe. From Midwestern venues & festivals near home,

to the Russian coast, European riverboats and 1,001 points in between, they continue to turn heads with a polished, high-energy, non-stop Supershow that can only be described as seriously fun.

Brat Pack Radio’s airtight performances readily live up to the “radio-” and ‘80s-centric aura in the name. While things center around poking excessive fun at excesses of the decade, this Supershow is also infused with a healthy dose of 21st century sensibility, including sharply executed “time warp” forays into present day homage (Bruno Mars, Beyonce, Timberlake, Gaga, to name a few). Lance is an expert comic improviser who volunteers tongue-in-cheek one-liners and off-the-wall antics with remarkable ease.


Rather than focusing on much of the arena metal and new wave that tend to characterize the era (and, seemingly, many tribute bands), Brat Pack Radio slants strongly toward dance-pop favorites and R&B hits. Add to that the visual spectacle – everything from knife-juggling and spinning keyboards to stylish choreography and an impressive LED light show – and it’s evident Lance, and company have created a winning formula that continues to draw flocks of Gen X-ers and non-‘80s fans alike out to shows and onto the dance floor!

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ne of the better kept secrets right here in Central Minnesota is The Wirth Center’s annual “School Of Rock” program. Started in 2004 by a handful of local musicians including Jeff and Tommy Vee, Jeff Engholm, George Maurer, Paul Diethelm and others, this two week summer camp has launched no less than 10 bands every summer for the past 13 years. It is here where these girls met while playing in various combinations and ultimately rocking the Paramount Theater every August.

Ranging in age from 16-19 is Kendra Anhalt on guitar and sharing the vocal duties with Olivia Laidlaw, Sydney Wolf on guitar, Kim Barthelemy on keys, Hannah Weldon rockin’ the cello, Anna Bovitz and Gabriella Backes anchoring the group on the bass and drums respectively.

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hen one of today’s top touring acts in the nation, The Midtown Men, comes to town to do a show, “the seats are filled with shouting, singing, and dancing in the aisles,” according to Times Square Chronicles.

The Joetown Rocks concert feature in 2018 is The Midtown Men. On their 8th national tour, the four male stars from the original cast of Broadway’s Jersey Boys are Tony award winner Christian Hoff, Tony award nominee J. Robert Spencer, Michael Longoria and Daniel Reichard. As the original stars of Jersey Boys, they each originated their respective roles. J. Robert originated the role of Nick Massi, Daniel portrayed chief songwriter Bob Gaudio, Christian Hoff played Tommy DeVito, and Michael Langoria was Frankie Valli. Smartly dressed in suits, like a throwback to Sinatra and the Rat Pack, The Midtown Men perform popular hits from the sixties, songs by the Four Seasons, the Beatles, the Rascals, the Turtles, Motown and more.


Their unique shows have won the hearts of every demographic of music fans in the nation. They have played as special guest performers with 35 major symphonies and performing arts centers including the Kennedy Center and the Boston Pops. They have done charities and other special events across the country. While performing in Jersey Boys, Daniel Reichard said in a recent interview that they had been good friends for many years and were often asked to sing outside the theater. They did a few shows as a side-project and in 2005, they put together their own show. In 2010, they went on the road and performing together became their full-time job. They loved it. They sing and gleefully banter together with songs like “Happy Together,” “Build Me Up Buttercup,” “Dawn (Go Away),” “Cry for Me,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You,” and others. Their style is warm, heart-felt, and contagious. Their professional up-tempo and unique style appeals to audiences of all ages as they sing and share personal stories of their climb to fame. They have done over 750 concerts together, around 100 performances per year since 2010.

From Broadway to Rock, The Midtown Men have met and worked with many of the original recorders of the music they sing: Gene Cornish from The Rascals has sat in with the group and legendary rocker Tommy James is a longtime fan. The Men recently did a Cousin Brucie Presents Holiday Special broadcast with Tommy, on Sirius XM Radio 60s on 6. Famed artists are happy to see their music performed by The Midtown Men. Their first radio single, “All Alone on Christmas,” was written and produced by Steven Van Zandt, rock icon and Sopranos and Lilyhammer star. It was backed by Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band. The four men are equal partners and work as a team. They live in different parts of the country, San Diego, Portland, and New York. When not physically together, they work via

conference calls. Three are married, two have children, Daniel is single. They fly to meet for performances. Although all four come from different musical backgrounds, all are trained in musical theater. Michael Longoria had been a child singer and sang with his mother’s band, Christian Hoff was a child actor and the voice of Hanna Barbera cartoon character Richie Rich, and J. Robert Spencer and Daniel Reichard performed during high school and college. Daniel said his career choice at the University of Michigan was piano, ukulele, guitar, and other instruments. He was classically trained but with Jersey Boys his career took him on another journey. “I’m a Gemini person so I’m two-sided,” he laughed. -- CONTINUED --

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“The most fun part of our performances is singing Jersey Boy songs,” Daniel added. “Audiences want some moments of that Broadway experience in our shows.” Daniel’s favorite song, however, is “Get Together.” (Lyrics from the 1967 version of “Love One Another,” by the Youngbloods.) He said the message in the words “is as important today as it was during the turbulence of the 60s—and it’s how we feel about each other.”

“Come on people now Smile on your brother Everybody get together Try to love one another Right now” The Midtown Men have been featured on the Today show, Good Morning America, Access Hollywood, Public Television, and they enjoy a close association with Sirius XM Radio. The New York Daily News said of The Midtown Men, “Sidling to the microphone, the singers had the air of the Rat Pack, Motown, and a nightclub act rolled into one” and “The Midtown Men sound is as crisp as their Rat Pack-inspired suits. Their voices blend together so flawlessly on stage.”


After a performance at the Oklahoma Philharmonic, the Oklahoman praised them “For a joyous and nostalgic trip through the music of the 1960s with terrific orchestral charts…this high-spirited evening kicked the audience into overdrive.” The Midtown Men have performed in Minnesota before, “in cold winters and hot summers,” Daniel said. Rockhouse Productions, here in Saint Joe, discovered The Midtown Men back in 2010, shortly after they had left Jersey Boys on Broadway, and has acted as their agent/management ever since. “We are so excited to finally bring the guys to Joetown Rocks,” said Jeff Vee. “It is simply one of the best shows we have ever worked with and we are positive that all will love the show. It is sure to be a memorable night in Saint Joe!” The Midtown Men’s CD entitled “Sixties Hits” as well as “Midtown Men Live in Concert,” performed at the New Jersey Performance Arts Center are available on iTunes: bit.ly/UKjZ4T and their Official Website: themidtownmen.com.

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No longer is St. Joseph a sleepy small town in central Minnesota. On this one night, year after year, the concert attracts guests from near and far. They come for the high-quality music, the food and beverages, games, a patriotic fireworks display, and camaraderie. Neighbors meet neighbors, friendships are fostered, and parishioners work together in fellowship and camaraderie, as volunteers, spectators, and participants. Local merchants appreciate the business it invites. Doug Danielson, Senior Vice President of Sentry Bank in St. Joseph said recently, “The ‘Joetown Rocks’ festival has had an enduring impact on the community of St Joseph. It has been a source of great community pride to host one of the largest outdoor summer events in greater Minnesota. Many of our fine community businesses continue to sponsor our annual central Minnesota get-together. They understand the positive effect of inviting people to our town. I have received many calls from other community leaders inquiring as to how we can put on such a large, family-friendly event! This would not be possible without the support of our community and its leaders. It has been great seeing our parish and community leaders working together through the years, continuing a grand tradition.”

There is nothing which brings people together more in the summer than food, music and kinsmanship One of the St. Joseph community leaders, Mayor Rick Schultz, commented that, “There is nothing which brings people together more in the summer than food, music and kinsmanship. In St. Joseph, the Church festival brings people to a safe place, with a feeling that attendees have of belonging. For many who attend this event, it has become a pseudo reunion, for those that attended school together, who live in town, or a place to meet each year to catch up. This festival promotes a variety of items—local entertainment, church fundraiser, kid friendly atmosphere, and above all else, it happens in downtown St. Joseph. Downtown St. Joseph benefits from the number of people coming into the city to explore what we offer, to understand the nature of community and to share our friendly open space. We welcome all that come to enjoy the event.”

The quilters gather together in Heritage Hall every Monday from August to March, donating six to seven hours each, stitching together quilts that are auctioned off the afternoon of the 4th at 1:30 p.m. The quilters agree that they promote good public relations for the parish. As they sew, people walking by marvel at the intricate work they produce. The quilters themselves enjoy the camaraderie and the fun they have visiting with each other. Betty Schloemer commented recently that the quilters were her support group after her husband died in 2017. Quilters generally don’t quit the group until they are no longer physically able to continue. New quilters and quilt-makers join every year. Irene Symanietz continued to the age of 94. This year, a St. Benedict’s student, Olivia Angling, joined the group. -- CONTINUED --

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FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND HARMONY St. Joseph businessman, Cy Pfannenstein, recalled his early involvement. He said, “The St. Joe Festival has been an important event in our lives for as long as I can remember. I officially started my career on June 3, 1968, when my dad, Al Pfannenstein, and Dave Taufen bought St. Joe Meat Market. We would supply hot dogs and hamburgers for the Sloppy Joe stand. As the years went by, the now famous Joeburgers and Joetown brats were added to the menu. Dad insisted on top quality meat & workmanship as people came from far and wide to eat and celebrate the 4th in St. Joseph.” The rest is history, as the St. Joe Meat Market still supplies the burgers, usually just short of 8,000 one-quarter-pound size burgers. We supply all our meats at cost or below and use only 100% lean ground beef in our burgers, no additives or fillers. Every year out-of-town tourists stop at our meat market wanting to buy the same great quality products they taste at the festival.”

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The parish is grateful that Rich Schwegel and his festival committee, the parish leadership committee, sponsors, stand chairs, and the many parish volunteers generously donate their time and talents to make it a successful annual parish event. It is the only fund-raising event the parish holds. Bobby Vee’s sons, Jeff and Tommy, grandson Bennett, and nephew Matt, work hard each year providing the musical talent. They are familiar with how a proper event should work and how to take care of the needs of the performing artists while ensuring the event itself is a smooth and trouble-free experience. They continue the tradition of keeping the magic of the music of Bobby Vee alive.

Parish festival committee members: Rich Schwegel, Chair; Jodie Pundsack, design and layout; Lisa Barton, public relations; Marilyn Brinkman, writer; Larry Christen, grounds; Doug Danielson, program distribution and fireworks; Steve Heymans, ad design; Sandy Scholz, parish liaison; Darla Schwegel, Secretary; Jeff Velline, production and artist; Joann Rueckert, parish web master; Bruce Bechtold, sales. Past members are: Kay Bechtold, Tom Stock, Jim Maleska, Chris Reber, Tracy Zinken, Randy Schmitz, and Krista Lowrey.


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