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DCCA presents “Barbecue and Blues,” at Turtle Creek Golf Course on
Friday, July 17. The Doug Hart Band,
a group that has been a major
force in the southwest Ohio blues scene for over 15 years, will be the
headlining music act. The event opens at 6:30 p.m., with local
favorites The Green DeVilles.
Tickets for the event are $10. The
Thirsty Turtle will have food and a full range of drinks
available for
purchase throughout the evening.
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Food and fun at
DCCA’s Barbecue and Blues
Darke County Center for the Arts will host “Barbecue and Blues,” a
family-friendly fundraiser at Turtle Creek Golf Course on Friday, July
17. The Doug Hart Band, a group that has been a major force in the
southwest Ohio blues scene for over 15 years, will be the headlining
music act. The event opens at 6:30 p.m., with local favorites The Green
DeVilles providing the feel good danceable music for which they are
well-known. Tickets for the event are $10. The Thirsty Turtle will have
food and a full range of drinks available for purchase throughout the
evening.
DCCA Executive Director Andrea Jordan says that “Barbecue and Blues”
has become an extremely popular summertime event. “This is a great
opportunity to celebrate the season with lively, listenable music in a
lovely setting. We invite the community to bring their lawn chars and
blankets and head on out to Turtle Creek for a good time that can be
enjoyed by the whole family” Ms. Jordan said. In addition to BBQ pulled
pork sandwiches, the special menu available at The Thirsty Turtle
includes fried chicken, hamburgers, and hot dogs, plus delicious sides.
Desserts and a specialty summer bar drink will also be available.
Matt & Angie Arnold, Tom & Jennifer Bish, George & Becky
Luce, and Dr. Robert & Jean McLear are sponsors of the musical
performances by the Green DeVilles and the Doug Hart Band; the
performance stage is provided by Erwin Brothers Trucking. According to
DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins, band-leader Doug Hart is a
relentless live performer. “You can feel the passion in his guitar
playing, and hear the soul in his voice as he blends his blues and rock
influences into a unique sound,” Rawlins stated. The Doug Hart Band,
which also includes bassist Mike Hausfeld, drummer Keith Cozart, and
keyboardist Mike Jordan, incorporates many blues standards into their
show along with Doug's original compositions.
In case of inclement weather, “Barbecue and Blues” will move inside.
Although tickets will be available at the gate, DCCA strongly
recommends purchasing them in advance. Tickets can be reserved by
contacting DCCA at 937-547-0908 or dcca@centerforarts.net or ordered
online at www.centerforarts.net. Tickets are also available at
Greenville Public Library, Readmore's Hallmark, and Darke County
Welcome Center, as well as at Turtle Creek Golf Course, 6545 U.S. Route
36 East, Greenville.
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