The Hal McIntyre Orchestra, led by Watertown’s own Don Pentleton, will perform a tribute to Frank Sinatra during Thursday’s free Watertown Summer Concert.
The 14 piece Big Band will play with Steve Marvin vocalist at Saltonstall Park at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 6. While the band is named after the alto saxophonist who played with the Glen Miller Orchestra, after McIntyre passed away his estate asked Pentleton to continue the tradition.
Pentleton, a Watertown High School graduate, played drums with the Glen Miller Band, the Guy Lombardo Orchestra, and with Skitch Henderson, Ella Fitzgerald and comedians Phyllis Diller, Pat Cooper, Frankie Fontaine, and Georgie Jessel. He now conducts the orchestra.
The band features many veteran Big Band musicians. See the clip above for a taste of the Hal McIntyre Orchestra.
Snow cones, popcorn and water will be served free of charge. The rain location for the Watertown Summer Concerts is the Watertown Free Public Library.
Let’s give Watertown’s own Don Pentleton and his orchestra a rousing welcome This Thursday July 6th at 6:30 pm at Saltonstall Park.
Believe me you will wish the performance was longer!
people of all ages love it!