Introducing Bluecoats Party in the Plaza

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Written By Mike Scott

A Free Afternoon of Music, Family, and Fun at Canton’s Centennial Plaza!


Downtown Canton’s beautiful new Centennial Plaza is now the location of the world premiere of the Bluecoats! For the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the Bluecoats will debut to the world right at home in Canton!

A moment like that deserves a block party! Today we’re announcing the launch of Bluecoats Party in the Plaza, an afternoon of music, food, and family at Centennial Plaza. The event begins at noon on Sunday, August 1st, and includes the following local musical acts:

 
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In addition to a day of music, bring you friends and family downtown to eat at Jerzee’s Cafe on the plaza, or the food trucks on site. Then sit on the lawn and enjoy the free concerts, and send the kids off to play on the kid-friendly misting playground. Jerzee’s will have the beer garden open!

“Bringing the Bluecoats back from a year off has allowed us to plan an event here in Canton that we’ve always dreamed of,” said Mike Scott, CEO of Bluecoats. “Party in the Plaza is an opportunity for us to thank our hometown for their support over these difficult months, and to celebrate the arts in Canton at a free event!”

Bluecoats Party in the Plaza is made possible by the following sponsors:

  • Jerzee’s Cafe

  • Aultcare and The Aultman Foundation

  • DeHoff Development

  • VisitCanton

  • The Pro Football Hall of Fame

Mike Scott
Mike Scott is a clinician, consultant, and the CEO of Rhythm X, Inc., a non-profit music education company in Dayton, Ohio. Mike earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in 2012. There he studied percussion and conducting and completed the Farmer School of Business Summer Institute. Before beginning his career as an administrator and teacher, Mike was an active performer in the marching arts. In 2011 Mike was the conductor of the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps of Canton, Ohio and was a performer in Rhythm X’s percussion ensemble from 2011-2012. Mike was also a member of the Miami University Marching Band for four years, serving as the drum major during the 2011 and 2012 seasons. In 2013 Mike began work at Rhythm X, Inc. as the Operations Director, managing the business development and logistics of the organization. He was also the Director of Instrumental Music at St. Ursula Academy in Toledo, Ohio. There he taught band, orchestra, and general music in grades 6-12. Prior to the 2015 competitive season, Mike became the first full-time employee at Rhythm X, Inc. as the company’s CEO. There he works with the organization’s President Tim Fairbanks to develop the future strategy of the company. During the summer months, Mike travels the country with the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps as the group’s Tour Administrator. He has also served as the tour manager of The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps of Allentown, Pennsylvania. Mike proudly endorses Innovative Percussion, Etymotic Research, and Fred J. Miller Inc.
http://mikewscott.com
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