The Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater 2011 Summer Season Concert Program

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Creedence Clearwater Revisited

Kenny G Heart and Soul

April 30 Jo Dee Messina with Special Guest Jimmy Wayne

June 18

May 14 Kool and the Gang

July 16 Edwin McCain and 10,000 Maniacs

August 20 Bryan Adams The Bare Bones Tour

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The Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center invites you, our special guests of the local community, to experience all we have to offer.

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APRIL 30................. Kenny G Heart and Soul MAY 7..................... Open Mic MAY 14................... Concert Series: Creedence Clearwater Revisited JUNE 11................. Flicks@The Fred: How to Train Your Dragon JUNE 18................. Concert Series: Jo Dee Messina with Special Guest Jimmy Wayne JULY 2.................... Swingin’ Medallions JULY 16.................. Concert Series: Kool & The Gang JULY 21-24............. Twilight Theatre presents Beauty & The Beast JULY 30.................. Tribute Series: Big Shot The Ultimate Billy Joel Experience AUGUST 5.............. Concert Series: Bryan Adams The Bare Bones Tour AUGUST 12............ Tour of Faith Concert featuring John Waller AUGUST 13............ Flicks@The Fred: The Princess and the Frog AUGUST 20............ Concert Series: 10,000 Maniacs and Edwin McCain AUGUST 27............ Tribute Series: Departure: Journey Tribute Band SEPTEMBER 2-3 & 9-10...Twilight Theatre presents Footloose SEPTEMBER 17..... Tribute Series: Motley Inc. & Atomic Punks – Motley Crue & Van Halen SEPTEMBER 24..... Tribute Series: Slippery When Wet – Bon Jovi Tribute OCTOBER 15.......... Whose Live Anyway? Starring the comedy team of

Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Chip Esten and Jeff B. Davis OCTOBER 29.......... Not So Frightful Storytelling and Halloween Party DECEMBER 3......... Hometown Holiday

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PRESENTING SPONSOR BMW of South Atlanta DIAMOND Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center The official host hotel of the 2011 concert series GOLD Amcor Kroger NCR Southern Federal Credit Union SMC3 Webb, Wade, Taylor & Thompson, LLC Peachtree City Convention and Visitors Bureau Pierce & Dunkelberger SILVER AT&T Real Yellow Pages Kiewit Infrastructure South Co. Coweta-Fayette EMC The Guide Magazine The Complete Insurance Source (TCIS) Minuteman Press – Peachtree City TruGreen Landcare Web4u Web Design BRONZE • Avis Car Rental • Belgard Landscapes • Senior Helpers • The Avenue of Peachtree City • Peachtree City Golf Cars Lifestyle Magazine • 85 South Out and About FRED • A Sign Group • Creative Services/Charles Plant • Maguire’s Irish Pub • Summitt Limousine • The Show Business COMMUNITY EVENT Flicks @ The Fred sponsored by Dolce International Hotels and Resorts For Sponsorship Information contact Nancy Price at 678.364.6945 or nprice@amphitheater.org or Sarah Davenport at 770.631.0630 www.amphitheater.org ~ page 3 ~ 770.631.0630

Welcome to the best kept secret in the Atlanta Metro area! Affectionately known as The Fred, Peachtree City’s 2500 seat amphitheater has been hosting concerts for more than 30 years.

Originally known as The McIntosh Amphitheater, the venue has undergone many changes from the rustic wooden benches to the premiere performing arts venue that it is today.

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Following a fire in 1989, the McIntosh Amphitheater was renovated and reopened in 1991 when it was renamed The Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater, in honor of one of Peachtree City’s beloved former Mayors.

The sweet sounds of music have filled the air for more than thirty years, and we continue to work to expand the programming to present not only topnotch talent, but balance the schedule with family-friendly events like Flicks at The Fred and Twilight Theatre performances. Make sure you check out our complete calendar of events.

I hope you have a memorable evening under the stars tonight. Thank you for your continued support of The Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater and remember, it’s always Fun at the Fred!

Nancy Price Executive Director Peachtree City Convention and Visitors Bureau Manager Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater OUR STAFF Sarah Davenport, Event Services Supervisor sdavenport@amphitheater.org Mary Camburn, Business Manager mcamburn@amphitheater.org

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APRIL 30

KENNY G / Heart and Soul

In a recording career that spans almost three decades and 23 albums, Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kenny G has grafted elements of R&B, pop and Latin to a jazz foundation solidifying his reputation as the premiere artist in contemporary jazz. Since the early ‘80s, his combination of unparalleled instrumental chops and indelible melodies has resulted in sales of more than 75 million records worldwide (45 million in the U.S. alone) and more than a dozen climbs to the top of Billboard’s contemporary jazz chart.

Given these and other commercial and critical achievements, one might think Kenny is an artist with nothing to prove but he once again reaffirms his enduring place in popular music with the June 29, 2010, release of Heart and Soul on Concord Records.

Tickets Lawn: $45 Reserved Seats: $47.50–$75 Tickets available at the Fred box office or www.ticketalternative.com

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OPEN MIC NIGHT The Fred will host Open Mic Night beginning at 7 pm on May 7.

All acts will be judged and the winner will have the opportunity to open for one of the concerts at The Fred.

Purchase your wristband in advance for $5 or $10 at the door; begins at 7 pm.

Come out and cheer for your favorite band!

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Disney’s® Beauty and the Beast July 21 – 24 Footloose the Musical September 2 & 3 and September 9 & 10

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MAY 14

CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVISITED

Stu Cook and Doug “Cosmo” may not have intended it, but their band Creedence Clearwater Revisited has taken on a startling life of its own. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rhythm section (bass and drums respectively) from the legendary group Creedence Clearwater Revival launched the Creedence Clearwater Revisited project in 1995 to once again perform live Creedence Clearwater Revival hits - touchstones of a generation.

Tickets Lawn: $42.50 Reserved Seats: $45–$65 Tickets available at the Fred box office or www.ticketalternative.com

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June 11

August 13

How to Train Your Dragon

The Princess and the Frog

Doors open at 8 pm • Showtime: 9 pm or dark

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JO DEE MESSINA

JUNE 18

Jo Dee Messina is an award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist that has given her heart and soul to find success. She’s had 8 #1 singles, has been honored by The Country Music Association, The Academy of Country Music and The Grammy Awards and was the first female country artist to score three multiple-week #1 songs from the same album.

Hit songs “I’m Alright,” “You’re Not in Kansas Anymore,” “Heads Carolina, Tails California,” “Bye Bye,” “Bring on the Rain,” “Because You Love Me,” “He’d Never Seen Julie Cry,” “Do You Wanna Make Something of It,” “Downtime” & “Burn.”

Tickets Lawn: $40 Reserved Seats: $45–$65 Tickets available at the Fred box office or www.ticketalternative.com

with special guest JIMMY WAYNE

“Sara Smile,” with Hall & Oates became Wayne’s 7th top 40 country single. His soulful singing permeates every note of such soaring, powerful ballads as “All the Time in the World,” “Belongs to You” and “Counting the Days.”

He rocks splendidly on “There’s a Memory” and “Things.”

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JULY 2

THE SWINGIN’ MEDALLIONS

The group’s signature high-energy style delights audiences of all ages. Their act, as well as their music, is indeed timeless. The band was founded in 1962 by John McElrath and now includes his two sons, Shawn and Shane. Featuring an everpopular horn section, the group effectively blends the sounds and music of yesterday and today.

The band has performed throughout the nation in thousands of venues. Their diverse repertoire has made them overwhelming favorites with college audiences as well as the more mature rock and rollers.

The band was made famous by its 1.2 million selling hit album, “Double Shot of My Baby’s Love”, in 1966. It remains the signature song of the band.

Tickets Lawn: $15 Reserved Seats: $20; Family 4-Pack: $60 Tickets available at the Fred box office or www.ticketalternative.com

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KOOL and THE GANG

JULY 16

Kool and The Gang has sold over 70 million albums worldwide and influenced the music of three generations. Thanks to songs like “Celebration”, “Cherish”, “Jungle Boogie”, “Summer Madness” and “Open Sesame”, they’ve earned two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, 25 Top Ten R&B hits, nine Top Ten Pop hits and 31 gold and platinum albums. Kool & The Gang has performed continuously for the past 35 years, longer than any R& B group in history. Their bulletproof funk and tough, jazzy arrangements have also made them the most sampled band of all time.

Tickets Lawn: $40 Reserved Seats: $45–$70 Tickets available at the Fred box office or www.ticketalternative.com

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TRIBUTE SERIES July 30 Big Shot: The Ultimate Billy Joel Experience

August 27 Departure: Journey Tribute Band

September 17 Motley Inc/Atomic Punks: Motley Crue and Van Halen Tribute Bands

September 24 Slippery When Wet The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute

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TOUR OF FAITH AUGUST 12

John Waller Band

John Waller Band Soularize Grace Flock Jeremy Shaw Open Door Band For The City

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Bryan Adams is one of the world’s most highly acclaimed musicians whose career has spanned more than three decades. Constantly in demand, the celebrated rocker is on the road over 150 days a year playing rock n’ roll favorites (“Summer of 69”, “Run To You”, “18 ‘Til I Die”, “It’s Only Love”, “Somebody”, “The Only Thing That Looks Good On Me Is You”) to sold out audiences on six continents.

He continues to push those boundaries, becoming the first westerner to play in both Pakistan and Vietnam.

He has achieved #1 status in over 40 countries. Holder of the record for the longest running #1 hit in the history of the British charts (16 weeks), Adams’ has had 4 #1 singles as well as racked up an impressive array of Oscar and Golden Globe nominations, a Grammy Award, American Music Awards, Juno Awards and ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards. He is a Companion of the Order of Canada, has been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame as well as Canada’s Walk of Fame.

Tickets Lawn: $50 Reserved Seats: $60–$80 Tickets available at the Fred box office or www.ticketalternative.com

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AUGUST 5

BRYAN ADAMS THE BARE BONES TOUR

AUGUST 20

10,000 MANIACS

One of the most critically acclaimed bands of the last three decades, 10,000 Maniacs, was founded by Robert Buck, Dennis Drew, Steven Gustafson, John Lombardo and Natalie Merchant in the fall of 1981. Jerry Augustyniak joined in 1983. Together with artists like R.E.M., they defined college rock and created the first wave of alternative rock bands and what became know as the alternative rock format on FM radio.

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Edwin McCain

Tickets Lawn: $42.50 Reserved Seats: $45-$65 Tickets available at the Fred box office or www.ticketalternative.com

For the guy who always dreamed of a life on the road, Edwin’s massive pop hits “I’ll Be” and “I Could Not Ask For More” were life-changing. “It’s not about chart positions or record sales or anything like that,” insists the man with 11 albums, a wall of platinum and gold albums that have sold in the millions, and reams of Top 10, 20 and 40 hits, “it just has to do with people coming together and sharing a moment, that’s it.”

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WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?

OCTOBER 15 Featuring Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Chip Esten and Jeff Davis Whose Live Anyway (originally called A Night of Improv) first appeared in 1999 when it sold out two shows in under three hours to very enthusiastic crowds at Vancouver, Canada’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre. The laughter still resonates!

Following it’s initial success, Whose Line Executive Producer and star Ryan Stiles expanded the number of appearances of the show to include many major cities in the Western USA and Canada where it has remained a consistant sell out.

Whose Live Anyway is a night of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions. Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Chip Esten and Jeff B. Davis leave their audiences gasping with the very witty scenes they invent before your eyes. Everyone is amazed at how quickly they make it up and crowds of all ages are astounded at the incredible improvised song lyrics Chip Esten and Jeff Davis improvise and sing.

Their combined musical range is incredible!

Audience participation is the key to the show so bring your suggestions and you might be asked to join the cast onstage. Whose Live Anyway performs some of the games made famous from the Emmy Nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway plus some new ones. It’s a night of unforgettably funny interactive comedy!!

Tickets – Lawn: $20 • Reserved Seats: $25 Gold Tables: $240 • Belgard Tables: $240 • Picnic Tables: $180

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TICKET INFORMATION Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater Seating Chart

Contact the box office for availability of Tables and Reserved and Lawn Seating.

Call 770-631-0630 or online at www.ticketalternative.com Box Office Hours: 9 am to 5 pm, M-F Box Office Hours Day of Concert: 4 pm to 9:30 pm

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