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R-Phils slate Mascot Band concert

First of 11 family-friendly performances set for January 19
By
January 12, 2009
READING, Pa. -- The Reading Phillies Mascot Band, presented by Ice Cap Ice Rink, will play their first performance of the new year at the sponsor's location, starting at 6 p.m. on Mon, Jan. 19. The Mascot Band is part of Ice Cap Ice Rink's Stanley Cup event from 5:15-7:15 p.m.

Ice Cap Ice Rink
2 Osterling Drive
Reading, PA 19605
610-926-5267
skateicecap.com

Fans will notice a difference in show times when the FirstEnergy Stadium portion of the band's 2009 schedule kicks off.

All 2009 Mascot Band Concerts at FirstEnergy Stadium will be held during the pregame in the Classic Café in the right field food court. Since the band came together in 2002, nearly every show has been after a home game.

"The Mascot Band is such a fun family event that kids of all ages and their parents enjoy together," said R-Phils general manager, Scott Hunsicker. "Having the concerts prior to games means families can see the show, then the game and get home earlier."

In addition to the band's earlier start time, the Clover Farms Phunland, also located in the right field food court, will be open to kids for free for a half-hour. Several kid-friendly games and activities can be found at Phunland, including a giant inflatable "Screwball" slide, speed pitch, ring toss and more.

2009 Ice Cap Ice Rink Mascot Band Concerts
Thursday, April 9 vs. Harrisburg at 5 p.m. (Game time 7:05 p.m.)
Saturday, May 9 vs. Altoona at 4 p.m. (Game time 6:05 p.m.)
Saturday, May 16 vs. Harrisburg at 4 p.m. (Game time 6:05 p.m.)
Saturday, May 30 vs. New Hampshire at 4 p.m. (Game time 6:05 p.m.)
Saturday, June 13 vs. Harrisburg at 4:30 p.m. (Game time 6:35 p.m.)
Saturday, June 20 vs. Harrisburg at 4:30 p.m. (Game time 6:35 p.m.)
Saturday, July 4 vs. Connecticut at 4:30 p.m. (Game time 6:35 p.m.)
Saturday, July 18 vs. New Britain at 4:30 p.m. (Game time 6:35 p.m.)
Saturday, Aug. 15 vs. Binghamton at 4:30 p.m. (Game time 6:35 p.m.) Saturday, Aug. 29 vs. Bowie at 4:30 p.m. (Game time 6:35 p.m.)

On nights the Mascot Band plays in the pregame, another band will play after the game for fans who enjoy the R-Phils postgame concert series.

The Reading Phillies Mascot Band offers up a truly unique musical experience. Just as the name implies, this group features full-fledged Reading Phillies Mascots actually playing and singing great music. The band members are Quack the Rubber Ducky on lead vocals and guitar, Bucky the Beaver on bass, Change-Up the Turtle on percussion, and Screwball bringing it all together on the drums -- you really have to see it to believe it! The band's musical repertoire usually includes some reggae and hip-hop mixed with rock-n-roll.

The Reading Phillies Mascot Band came to be during the 2002 Reading Phillies season. Most of their shows occur at FirstEnergy Stadium, but they've played other notable venues such as Veterans Stadium and Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. They've also been featured on the intro to ESPN's Emmy-winning SportsCenter.