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DCCA will host “Barbecue and Blues,” a fun-filled fundraiser at Turtle
Creek Golf Course on Friday, July 14. Jay Jesse Johnson will be
the headlining music act; known for “setting the blues on fire from
both ends,” Johnson plays smoking slow blues as well as fast-paced
rocking boogie. Tickets for the event are $10; food and drink are not
included in the ticket price.
Food and fun at
DCCA’s “Barbecue and Blues”
Darke County Center for the Arts will host “Barbecue and Blues,” a
fun-filled fundraiser at Turtle Creek Golf Course on Friday, July 14.
The Thirsty Turtle will have food and a full range of drinks available
for purchase throughout the evening, with a special menu featuring BBQ
pulled pork sandwiches, pulled chicken, cole slaw, baked beans, and
kettle chips from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. The music begins at 6:30 p.m.,
with local favorites Higgins-Madewell providing their unique blend of
strong vocals and amazing acoustic guitar work. Modern-day blues
virtuoso Jay Jesse Johnson will be the headlining music act; known for
“setting the blues on fire from both ends,” Johnson plays smoking slow
blues as well as fast-paced rocking boogie. Tickets for the event are
$10; food and drink are not included in the ticket price.
According to DCCA Artistic director Keith Rawlins, DCCA’s “Barbecue and
Blues” will offer attendees an opportunity to enjoy two of the best
guitarists in the country. “Combining Jeff Madewell's incredible guitar
chops with Erin Higgins’ melodic voice creates a musical experience
worth traveling miles to hear. Add to that Jay Jesse Johnson, known as
the cream of the crop in contemporary blues, and you are assured an
exciting evening of outstanding music,” Rawlins stated. Sponsorship for
the musical performances is provided by Matt and Angie Arnold, George
and Becky Luce, and the Jordan Insurance Agency.
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,” Ms. Jordan said. The proceeds from “Barbecue and
Blues” support DCCA programming, helping make possible DCCA's Arts In
Education program as well as the Family Theatre Series and a summer
theatre residency by Missoula Children's Theatre. “Without fundraisers
such as these, DCCA could not provide AIE at no charge to students,
Family Theatre tickets for $5, or hands-on theatre experience with MCT
at no cost to participants. DCCA is grateful to Turtle Creek for
hosting this fantastic event,” Ms. Jordan concluded.
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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