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DCCA is once again bringing it’s annual fun-filled fundraiser “Barbecue
and Blues” to downtown Greenville; the event will be held Friday, July
12 on the spacious lawn at the Greenville Public Library, Music which
starts at 5:30 p.m. will be provided by master bluesman Eric Jerardi
and his band as well as by special guest Austin “Walkin’ Cane.”
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DCCA’s Barbecue and Blues brings fun downtown
Darke County Center for the Arts is once again bringing it’s annual
fun-filled fundraiser “Barbecue and Blues” to downtown Greenville; the
event will be held Friday, July 12 on the spacious lawn at the
Greenville Public Library, 520 Sycamore Street; the fun begins at 5
p.m. Music which starts at 5:30 p.m. and will continue until 10:30 p.m.
will be provided by master bluesman Eric Jerardi and his band as well
as by special guest Austin “Walkin’ Cane.”
“’Barbecue and Blues’ has always been a fantastic summer party, and the
move downtown has made it even more exciting; grab your blanket or lawn
chairs and come out to celebrate summer with us,” said DCCA Executive
Director Andrea Jordan. “Food vendors include local food truck favorite
Nacho Pig and Main Street Greenville businesses Merchant House and
Romer’s who will be bringing their BBQ chicken dinners, plus
newly-opened Beanz bakery which will be serving their luscious
cupcakes,” Ms. Jordan stated. In addition to soft drinks, wine will be
available as well as micro brews from Moeller Brew Barn.
According to retiring DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins, Eric
Jerardi has gained renown as a masterful soul blues singer/songwriter.
“Simply put, Eric has mastered the blues,” Mr. Rawlins said. “His
just-right notes and his moving vocals enhance his honest and real
lyrics, expressing the emotions of his songs and moving his audience to
feel the spirit of the blues,” he said. Mr. Rawlins also stated that
special guest Austin “Walkin’ Cane” has won quite a local following due
to several previous performances for DCCA. “This Clevelander sounds
like an early blues singer from the Delta; his story-telling abilities
pull audiences in and his smooth baritone keeps them listening and
leaves them begging for more,” Rawlins explained.
Sponsorship for the musical performances is provided by Merry Lee Cross
and Shaun Hayes of BHHS Professional Realty, Matt and Angie Arnold, and
George and Becky Luce. The event venue is provided by Greenville Public
Library; other sponsors are Erwin Brothers, Rumpke, and the John R. and
Miriam H. Knick Fund. 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.
Tickets for the event are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and
under; food and drink are not included in the ticket price. A limited
number of tables for six are available for purchase and can be reserved
for a donation of $100. 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@darkecountyarts.org, and are also on sale at Greenville Public
Library, Readmore's Hallmark, and Darke County Welcome Center.
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