The Kingpup Radio Show presents free bluegrass event Aug. 14

Published 11:44 am Wednesday, August 10, 2011

The KingPup Radio Show’s “Sunday in the Park” Log Cabin Music Series returns to Tryon on Sunday, Aug. 14 at 4 p.m.
Acoustic Americana music artists Phil and Gaye Johnson will host performances by three regional bluegrass bands Quarterhouse from Brevard, N.C., Hickory Flat from Gilkey, N.C. and Timberline from Greenville, S.C. The music starts at 4 p.m. and will last until 8 p.m. Admission is free and donations will be accepted. The series of folk, bluegrass, blues, old time and Americana music is presented on the second Sunday of the month and will be recorded for future KingPup Radio Shows.
The KingPup Radio Show is the only syndicated radio program originating in western North Carolina to showcase the Blue Ridge area’s many talented traditional music artists. The KingPup Radio Show is produced by Phil and Gaye Johnson and is broadcast on more than 50 radio stations around the world. It can be heard locally on WNCW 88.7-FM Spindale, N.C. on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. and online at www.radioYUR.com,
The monthly “Sunday in the Park” music series is sponsored by the Town of Tryon and Harmon Field. Located on Harmon Field Road in Tryon between NC Hwy 176 and NC Hwy 108, the Log Cabin is an air-conditioned meeting space with full facilities and will accommodate an audience of 75 – 80.
Bring a picnic dinner and make plans to join the KingPup Radio Show Sunday, Aug. 14, for a free “Sunday the Park” bluegrass music concert.
– article submitted by Phil Johnson

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