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January 17, 2012

Bluegrass concert series to begin

Submitted by American Legion Post 112

Live bluegrass shows at American Legion Post 112 are set for the first and third Saturdays of the month, beginning Feb. 4 and continuing through May.

There will be an outdoor concert in June, then the twice-a-month shows will begin again in September.

Dewey Moss, commander of American Legion Post 112 in Dalton, said each show will feature professional bluegrass and country gospel acts that appear on the local, regional and national level.

“We understand how the economy has affected us all,” Moss said. “We want to offer entertainment that is affordable in a no alcohol and smoke-free environment that the entire family could afford to attend and enjoy.”

To meet the many demands of producing this type of stage show events, Moss has contracted with Tom Phillips with Back Porch Production of Dalton to provide all shows through the SEBA (Southeastern Bluegrass Association) and other bluegrass bands.

The Feb. 4 show features Steel String Session, producers of a stunningly dynamic acoustic sound that includes original music derived from the rich heritage of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Kentucky’s bluegrass pastures and Gypsy alleys in Romania, as well as the urban steelscapes uncovered in clandestine warehouse districts.

“The five musicians use mountain-bred instinct to convince disparate audiences (traditionalist and newcomers) into believing they all arrived to a family performance in the same vehicle, whether it be a pickup truck or a Saab convertible,” according to the band.

Also playing the first show is Rabon Creek.

“We are a traditional bluegrass band based in the upstate of South Carolina,” according to the band. “We focus on traditional gospel and bluegrass music with hope that each performance will deliver newcomers to Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. We have developed a respect for bluegrass music and some of its founding fathers. With that respect and admiration in mind, we deliver our music in the traditional format with our very own styles added. Bluegrass music is just plain fun and with each show, we strive to leave our listening audience with happiness, excitement and the feeling of being blessed.”

The Feb. 18 show featuree, Next In Line, is an award-winning traditional and contemporary bluegrass group that is sure to entertain with music, magic and comedy. Next In Line was awarded the Georgia State Champion Fiddlers Convention Second Place Bluegrass Band prize for 2009.

Doors open at 6 p.m. with the show at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door, and kids 12 and under are admitted free. Proceeds will be used by the many charities supported by American Legion Post 112 at 1118 N. Glenwood Ave. in Dalton.

Concessions include hickory smoked barbecue, beans and cornbread, along with many other favorites.

If you have a band that is interested in playing, contact Back Porch Production at (706) 483-9999 or backporchproduction@yahoo.com.

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