John M. Thompson, Allen County-Scottsville Arts Council

On Saturday June 13, The Allen County-Scottsville Arts Council will kick off its 2009 series of summer concert events with a live performance by Radio Daze Big Band (www.myspace.com/radiodazebigband www.radiodazebigband.com).

Radio Daze first appeared on the Nashville music scene in 1994 and quickly established itself as one of the city’s favorite dance bands. Boasting a 23-piece orchestra, complete with 4 vocalists, Radio Daze’s diverse repertoire captures the many sounds of almost every era of the 20th century, including the swing era of the 1930s and 40s, the non-stop fun of 50s pop, the smooth sounds of Motown, and the soul of disco!

You won’t want to miss grabbing a partner and swingin’ to “The Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” doing the twist to – what else – “The Twist”, dancing the electric slide to “Mustang Sally” or funkin’ out to “Play that Funky Music White Boy.” If you need to slow down a bit, we’ll play a romantic tune just for you, such as “When I Fall in Love”, “Unforgettable” or “Let’s Stay Together.”

Radio Daze has enjoyed a busy calendar over the years, playing at a number of wedding receptions, as well as prestigious clubs and events, including The Gibson Guitar Showcase, the Franklin Jazz Festival, The Chattanooga Riverbend Festival and special gatherings at the Opryland Hotel and Vanderbilt Plaza. Always willing to be available to the community, Radio Daze also performs various charity events and summer swing dances organized by Nashville Metro Parks.

This concert marks the first of the ‘Second Saturday’ series with a coordinated effort between The Heart Of Scottsville, The Arts Council, and the various merchants/businesses in the historic district. As always, this is a free outdoor concert (with adjacent rain locales) open to the public, held at the Arts On Main Pavilion at 201 East Main Street in Historic Downtown Scottsville Kentucky. Bench seating is limited, so be sure to bring enough blankets and lawnchairs for the entire family.

For further information, contact John M. Thompson 270 239 7950 ext 111 or jmthompson437@yahoo.com or Heath Seymour 270 239 5000 heath@heartofscottsville.org