Wednesday, July 2, 2003
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Wednesday, July 2, 2003 |
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"Swingin Medallions" ready to party this weekend By MICHAEL
BOYLAN It wouldn't be a summer without a concert from the "party band of the South," The Swingin' Medallions, and area residents will have two chances to see them locally and another chance if they want to take a drive to see them. The Swingin' Medallions are a band based out of South Carolina. The original band formed on the campus of Lander University and recorded the million-selling hit "Double Shot (of My Baby's Love)" in 1966. They followed it up with the hit songs "She Drives Me Out of My Mind," and "Hey, Hey Baby." Their blend of music has been called "frat rock," "beach music" and "shaggin' music" but everyone can agree it is fun music that gets the crowd up and dancing. Though John McElrath is the only remaining original member of The Swingin' Medallions, their spirit lives on as the band tours the Southeast and gets the party started wherever they go. Other members of the group include Shawn McElrath, Shane McElrath, Wayne Free, Robby Cox, Chris Crowe, Ashby Stokes and Josh Campbell. The group plays a number of classic covers in addition to their popular original numbers. The Swingin' Medallions will play their annual concert at the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater tomorrow. Tickets are $18 for adults, $12 for kids and all tickets are general admission. "The Swingin' Medallions open for themselves and play an energetic two sets. Friday, July 4, they will play at Callaway Gardens. Events going at Callaway are beach activities, the concert and a fireworks display. Tickets for the whole day are $15 per adult and $7.50 for children ages 6-12. Phone 1-800-CALLAWAY for more information. If you can't make either show this weekend, The Swingin' Medallions will return on Saturday, Aug. 2 to the Villages Amphitheater in Fayetteville. Tickets will be between $20-$30. Phone 770-461-6029 or visit www.fayetteville-ga-us.org for more information.
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