Swingin’ Medallions return to Lowcountry market for 14th year

The Swingin’ Medallions, known as The Party Band of the South, will perform at 8 p.m. June 9 the Jasper County Farmers Market, 9935 South Jacob Smart Boulevard, Hwy. 17, on the south side of Ridgeland.

Celebrated for their signature hit song, “Double Shot of My Baby’s Love,” which Bruce Springsteen once called, “The greatest fraternity rock song of all time,” the Swingin’ Medallions, are South Carolina bred from Greenwood.

The band has been energizing crowds at colleges, festivals, reunions and beach venues almost continuously since 1962. They blend the sounds of yesterday and today and this is their 14th summer-opening concert in Ridgeland.

Gates at the Farmer’s Market will open at 7 p.m., with the concert starting at 8 p.m. Advance admission is $20.

Tickets purchased at the gate will be $30. Advance tickets may be purchased by calling the Jasper County Chamber of Commerce at 843-726-8126.

Concert goers can expect to hear “Double Shot Of My Baby’s Love,” as well as the Medallions’ hit singles “Hey Hey Baby,” “She Drives Me out of My Mind” as well as favorites like “Wooly Bully” and “Barefootin’” and other hits from that era.

Food trucks will be on site. Drinking wristbands are available at $20 each for persons 21 and older. Special VIP tables for 10 can be purchased in advance for $300.

Attendees are asked to bring lawn chairs. The event will be held rain or shine. Coolers are not permitted. For more information, visit jaspercountychamber.com.