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August 7, 2003 - Press Release
Famous Old Time Music Events to Aid School Restoration, Area Tourism
David Church. |
WAPAKONETA, OHIO -- Famous Old Time Music, located just outside Wapakoneta, OH on US 33 will be hosting 2 events this summer to promote tourism and awareness to west-central Ohio, and to raise money to further restore the old St Johns Schoolhouse. They are hoping to draw upwards from 1,000 people to each of the events from all over the US. The first event, "Hoedown & Hogroast in the Cornfields" is to be held August 30th at their facility on US 33. The Featured artist will be International Entertainer and Nashville recording artist, David Church. David is considered to be the best Hank Williams Sr tribute artist in the world by The Hank Williams Fan Club, as well as 2 Hank Williams museums in Alabama. The Tribute show includes historical information and facts on America's most famous country music singer/songwriter. You can find more info about the Tribute show at: davidchurch.net .
Also appearing will be female artist, Terri Lisa. Terri Lisa has performed all over the world as well and will be featuring songs from Patsy Cline to Kitty Wells and Martina McBride. Vernon McIntyre's Appalachian Grass, a national Bluegrass act will bring some toe-tapping music and Gospel. The music starts at 3:00 and will last throughout the day with an intermission between 6:00 and 7:00. The price of the event is: $12.00 advance - $15.00 at the gate and includes the Hog Roast. It will be held outside, rain or shine. They have invited RV CLubs from 5 states and camping is free for both events. Vendors are invited as well, and can set up a booth with the purchase of a ticket.
The second event, to be held September 11, 12, & 13th is a special memorial to September 11th victims and our military, Featured acts will include: Simple Times, Lyn Hall & Poppy Mtn Express, Lost Creek, Larry Fuller Band, Woolum Brother, Lillie Mae & Dixie Gospelaires, Appalachian Grass. Individual tickets for each day can be purchased or a 3 day ticket can be purchased for $25.00.
Famous Old Time Music, started in Cincinnati in the early 70's by Harry Sparks and Mac Smith. The store sells Vintage and new instruments, instructs students, and hosts events. It was sold to Vernon McIntyre in 1984. Vernon, a legend in Bluegrass, has performed with Dolly Parton, Marty Robbins, and many others. In 2001, Vernon decided to open a second location just outside of Wapakoneta in the old Schoolhouse in the St Johns Community. His dream is to keep traditional style music alive and bring tourism into the area. The auditorium inside the schoolhouse hosts a variety of shows from Gospel, Bluegrass, & Country. Plans are being made to build an outside pavilion to host outdoor concert during the summer seasons. Additional plans for a museum for vintage instruments are also in the works.
Auglaize and Mercer County are home to many tourist attractions from the "Neil Armstrong Museum" to fabulous lakes and resort areas.
Thanks, Terri Church
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