Paul Harnden was just a young child when he joined his family’s ranks of instrumental musicians. At 28, he is also keeping a family tradition of being the director of the Old Crow Indian Band of Farmington. His grandfather, Stanley Harnden, directed the band for 30 years. His uncle, Robin Harnden also directed the band […]
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Farmington proclaims July 22 as 'Old Crow Band Day'
FARMINGTON — Town officials have declared Saturday, July 22, as Old Crow Band Day. The band, made up of community members from Farmington and surrounding towns, is celebrating its 65th anniversary. The band will perform on Broadway from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday during the town’s Summer Fest. Selectmen signed a proclamation Tuesday declaring the […]
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Old Crow Band starts summer season
FARMINGTON — The Old Crow Band is ready to restart its weekly summer concerts under the direction of longtime member Paul Harnden. The band plays every Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the gazebo in Meetinghouse Park on Main Street, Harnden said. His goal is to get more people involved and keep the band […]
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Wilton Memorial Day walk planned for Sunday
WILTON — A Memorial Day service and community walk will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 25, at the monument on Main Street, Selectman Thomas Saviello said. Boy Scouts will raise the flag, then lower it to half-mast and the Old Crow Band will provide music, he told selectmen on Tuesday. A wreath will be […]
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Old Crow Band elects new director
FARMINGTON — Paul Harnden of Wilton, who has joined family members to play in the Old Crow Band for the past 22 years, has been chosen its new director. He takes over next April, continuing a family tradition. When he was 2, he learned the drums from his uncle, Robin Harnden, who is the band […]