Bands kick off 2 days of music at Bullard Park

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 2 August 2025 at 8:38 am

Photos by Tom Rivers

ALBION – The band, V3, performed Friday evening at Bullard Park for the 10th Rock the Park/Summer Music Festival at Bullard. From left in photo include Jesse Neely on bass, lead singer Kole Moore and Alex Fitzak on guitar.

The band plays classic and modern 2000s. Friday was the band’s first performance in about two years after their drummer, Shelby Starr, had a baby. V3 used to be known as Vette.

Kole Moore of Albion was thrilled to be back on stage performing with his friends in V3. He said he enjoys entertaining the crowd as lead singer in the band.

The amphitheater at Bullard Park has been turned into a rock stage. V3 includes Jesse Neely of Henrietta, Kole Moore of Albion, Shelby Starr of Rochester and Alex Fitzak of Albion.

The lineup of musicians for today includes:

  • 11 a.m. – Carson and Sam (acoustic stage)
  • 1:30 p.m. – Shotgun Pauly
  • 2:30 p.m. – Stanton
  • 3:30 p.m. – Mixed Experience
  • 4:30 p.m. – driVen
  • 6:30 p.m. – BeatleMagic
  • 9 p.m. – 7th Heaven

The band Bad Sign closed out Friday’s lineup of performers. Triple Play was the first group on the stage.

Bad Sign plays blues, rock and southern rock. The band includes lead singer Erika Horning of Batavia, guitarist Erick Horning of Batavia, bass player Clint Worthington of Holley, drummer Joe Maino of Pembroke, and keyboardist Ron Bordinaro of Batavia.

Erika Horning sings “Born in the Bayou” during Friday’s concert. Her husband, Erick Horning, plays the guitar.

The music continues today with admission $5. There are several food vendors on site. Rock the Park is a fundraiser to support Bullard Park and the village parks.