SYLVA, N.C. - Classic Southern rockers Buick MacKane roll
into Sylva on Friday, June 28, for a retro 80's performance at the Concerts on
the Creek series.
The four-man band from Morganton will showcase its
versatility by playing the first all-eighties set in the history of Concerts on
the Creek. Lead singer Donnie Basham says folks attending the show, which
runs from 7:30-9:30 PM. at the Bridge Park Pavilion beside Scott Creek, will
hear an enjoyable mix of
hits from the new wave decade.
The set list
ranges from REO Speedwagon to Tommy Tutone, from Motley Crue to Morris Day and
the Time. "It's the main stream 80's stuff, with a few hair bands mixed
in," Basham explains. "We play the Flock of Seagulls, we do a Bon Jovi montage,
and some John Cougar Mellencamp. A taste of everything, and some dance music
too."
In addition to lead vocals, Basham plays keyboard and acoustic
guitar. Jody Isaacs is on drums, Chris Singleton plays bass, and Wes Cullars
handles lead guitar. "Wes is the youngest member of our band, at 24, and
a great guitar player who can play anything from the 1980s, especially Eddie Van
Halen," says Basham.
The performance by Buick MacKane is the fifth in a
14-week series of free concerts held Friday evenings from 7:30-9:30 PM in the
downtown Sylva park. "We just recently played our hometown Friday evening
concert series and there were a lot of people there to hear us," says Basham.
"These type shows are probably our favorite."
Concerts on the Creek
are produced by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, Town of Sylva, and
Jackson County Parks and Recreation. For info about the concerts, call
(800) 962-1911, or go to: MountainLovers.com.
Get local visitor information the Sylva NC Visitor Guide.
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