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BPAC SUMMER CONCERT: PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE
August 2 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
From their beginnings in mid-sixties Ohio as a group of friends playing cover tunes to the present-day unit featuring founding member/pedal-steel innovator John David Call, veteran bassist Mike Reilly, propulsive drummer Scott Thompson and guitar ace Donnie Clark, Pure Prairie League continues to embellish its rich 43-year history as one of country-rock’s pioneering forces.
Their eponymous first album – featuring the Norman Rockwell/Saturday Evening Post cover that introduced fans to PPL’s trademark cowpoke “Sad Luke” – has been hailed as a “major early influence in the emerging popularity of country-rock music”. Their second effort, the multi-platinum Bustin’ Out brought us the classic “Amie”, along with other gems of the genre. With nine more albums and countless shows, a legacy was forged and enriched during the ‘70s and 80’s.
Now in their fifth decade, Pure Prairie League continues to lead the way for the new generation of country rockers such as Keith Urban, NickelCreek, Wilco, Counting Crows and so many others that cite PPL as a major influence.
As crisp and clean as spring water and as comfortable as a well-worn cowboy shirt, Pure Prairie League still brings it all back home.
Gates open at 6pm. Music starts at 7:00 pm. Food trucks, beer, and wine will be available onsite.