Fog drifted around Kroll s feet during "Silent Night" and his rendition of that classic was spot-on. His singing has leveled and mellowed since returning from a 10-year stint in Nashville.
The candle-lightings are traditionally accompanied with carolers in North Hill Park, but chilly temperatures driven by brisk winds, coupled with pandemic fears fanned by news reports of the omicron virus strain kept people away.
Walz, a lifetime volunteer, died Dec. 1. He was one of the reasons the annual Burlington Steamboat Days music festival succeeded for more than five decades, thus it was fitting that he was the star at his last appearance.
Mike Zito at The Washington, 306 Washington St., in Burlington. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 tickets at Weird Harolds and Eventbrite.com or at the door day of show.