Those of us who remember and experienced the Bemus Bay Pops recall all the magic for many summers along the shores of Chautauqua Lake in Bemus Point NY. All of this was brought to us thanks to the vision of Dan Dalpra and his family .. wife, Sue and their three daughters Danelle, Dana and Deanna.  

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Bemus Bay Pops Summer Concert Season Lineup

20th Anniversary

2017 

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 VIP Seating on a sunny Sunday afternoon at the Pops!

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Jimmy and the Soulblazers were a popular band who came every year from the Canton, Ohio area.  Everyone was on their feet for the soulful tunes on a Sunday afternoon.

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The Chippewa Lake Water Ski Team is Ohio's only competitive water ski show team.  They appeared on Chautauqua Lake for several seasons to the delight of Pops spectators performing various acts like pyramids, ballet and jumps.

These four chairs were built by Artone Industries in Jamestown NY for the judges during the popular singing competition called "The Choice".  

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The Pops lawn looking West from The Italian Fisherman Restaurant.

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As summer evenings fell upon the Pops an even more magical feel was experienced through the sights and sounds of the performers and their music. Music is Life.  That's why our hearts have beats.

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Even the water took on a reflective hue from the floating stage lights.

One of the most popular bands to appear on the Bemus Bay Pops Floating Stage!

Boogie Wonder Band from Montreal, Canada

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Boogie Cindy, BWB Founder

Marky de Sax

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Thank You

Boogie Wonder Band

for all the disco memories!

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Master of the Sound

Thank you Russ Illig and Raven Sound

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When night fell after a beautiful sunset the real magic was experienced.

This Pops evening the BCC Band from Buffalo, NY stepped onto the Bemus Bay Pops Floating Stage and brought joy to all who loved and remembered The Beatles. 

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A special salute to Bemus Bay Pops 2017 from Mike Ferguson, the official Pops announcer which turned out to be the final Pops season in Bemus Point.

Thanks for the Memories.

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Gus

A special Pops employee who kept a loving watch over the Pops.

Thank you.

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Memories are echoes of our past, both bittersweet and bright, acting as lanterns guiding us through life's dark or sunny days, a library in the heart, a bridge of love, or whispers of what was, holding laughter, lessons, and loved ones close, reminding us that even when time pulls us apart, these moments remain, a treasure to cherish or a gentle ache, a story played forever.