3 rd Friday

Bands and entaners play to a full house

Third Fridays hosts royalty with arrival of The Boogie Kings

Third Fridays hosts royalty with arrival of The Boogie Kings

For immediate release – Third Fridays returns to Waynesboro on June 15 with the River City Radio Hour and musical guests The Boogie Kings from 6:30 – 8 p.m. The free concert series and event will take place at 329 W. Main St., in the heart of downtown.

The Boogie Kings will headline the evening with music of the decades – performing songs from 1899 through 1974. The trip back in time will feature some of the greatest from their era with songs of Scott Joplin, Glenn Miller, Elvis Presley, Little Richard and Ray Charles. The ensemble features Richard Adams on a number of instruments including the trumpet, saxophone, banjo, and tuba; William Hayes, a virtuoso on piano and accordion; and J.T. Fauber, known for his versatility on all percussion instruments.

The River City Radio Hour will bring additional local talent to the stage. Marsha Howard returns with a new comedy routine. Also, taking part in the radio hour is local writer and speaker Ruth Graham who will share an excerpt from one of her books.

The Shenandoah Valley Art Center on Wayne Avenue will also be open to show off their new location - with hours from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

The Third Fridays concert series and music hour is presented by the Waynesboro Cultural Commission, Waynesboro Downtown Development Inc., and the Wayne Theatre Alliance.

For more information on the Third Fridays event, call (540) 943-9999.