The Zooks to rock the Summer Concert Series at the Madison Library tonight

MADISON – The Madison Arts Council will once again rock the Madison Public Library’s back porch tonight, June 27, with the dance music of The Zooks.

This week’s installment of the Summer Concert Series will begin at 6 p.m.

Known for its dance music from the heydays of the 1960s through 1980s, The Zooks perform classic rock anthems, Motown tunes and rhythm and blues standards. The band members believe that their music will please any crowd.

The band consists of Randy Razook, guitar and vocals; Ray Cutshaw, bass and vocals; Donnie Cox, lead guitar and vocals; Mark Sanford. drums; Billy DeCoster, and Kim Coffey, percussion.

The Zooks often surprise their audiences with assorted special guests and honorary members on-stage.

The band’s interesting back story dates to 2000 when the group first organized thousands of miles away on Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands. The men forming the band knew each other from their jobs with a contractor for the U.S. Army, spokesperson Randy Razook said.

When they returned to the United States, the band members often got together over the years for jam sessions. Today, they play at numerous venues across the Tennessee Valley.

Previously held at the Gazebo in downtown Madison, the free Summer Concert Series will be held on the back porch of the Madison Public Library, 142 Plaza Blvd, this summer.

The concert series is held most Thursdays through June and July from 6-7:30 p.m.

Bring your picnic blanket or chairs and join the fun for live music on The Patio. There will be food vendors and lots of fun.

Other performances in the concert series are:

July 11th
3Way Handshake

July 18th
Calypso Vision

July 25th
Good2Go