Johnston Development Corporation sponsors new event
The Johnston Development Corporation (JDC) is sponsoring three springtime Community Concerts in the Park in Johnston on the first Friday of April, May, and June.
The Concerts, which will be held 7-8 p.m., are free and open to the
WKSX radio is the Concerts Sponsor.
Performing at the Concerts are:
From left, J. W. Rumley, lead guitar;
Paul Peacock, lead and steel guitar;
Joyce Rude, vocals;
Richard Elders, bass and vocals;
Johnnie Garris, drums.
April 5: Joyce Rude and the Rude Dudes. Originating from Saluda County, SC, Joyce Rude and the Rude Dudes have been performing classic country and oldies for almost two decades. Original band members, Joyce Rude and Richard Elders, have established themselves as local favorites performing at many venues throughout the area.
May 3: Edgefield County Acoustic – Guitar Pull: Edgefield County Acoustic (ECA) was formed by local citizens who love listening, playing, and writing acoustic music. The membership is open to the public. The group meets monthly at Park Row Market in downtown Edgefield. Like them on Facebook to see where and when the next gathering will be. Come and play, sing, or just listen to homegrown acoustic music!
June 7: Old Timey Gospel Hour will feature members of the Butler United Methodist Church from the Hollywood section of Saluda County. Vocalist Dawn Fisher, the men’s group called the Graveyard Singers, and the Bluegrass Gospel duo, Reed and Karen Ringer, will entertain with gospel music and song.
These concerts will be held rain or shine. In case of rain, the concerts will be move inside the Johnston Elementary School Gym.
No coolers or alcohol will be allowed. Concert attendees should bring their own chairs.
The Johnston Development Corporation, a non-profit volunteer organization that has helped the Town of Johnston grow in many ways for over 30 years, works to aid the community in areas such as economic development, education, recreation, historic preservation, tourism, scientific and cultural opportunities, and continued promotion of Johnston.
To learn more about the Johnston Development Corporation, visit the website at https://www.johnstondevelopmentcorp.org/.
