Friday night concerts and BBQ
Courtesy City of Grand Prairie
Under the cooling breeze of ceiling fans in the Prairie Lakes Golf Course Tournament Pavilion, 3202 SE 14th St., Grand Prairie, come enjoy Eddlemon’s award winning barbeque and popular Texas bands at 7:30 p.m. Friday nights, July 11-August 1.On July 11, Texas Gypsies will entertain with their blend of pop, swing and jazz from the 30s and 40s. Formed by experienced professional musicians, including a Grammy winner, the band’s Southern Western Swing influence creates its own unique sound.
July 18, singer, songwriter and guitarist Jon Dee Graham is a native Texan with a deep eclectic musical history. Described as unvarnished, raw and gritty, Graham sings soft introspective songs then blows you out of your seat with pounding rock and roll. Cracked, raspy, passionate and endearing, Graham’s voice is his most recognizable trademark.
July 25 features Sonny Burgess. Growing up in Cleburne, Texas, Sonny was constantly surrounded by the sounds of the traditional country music of Hank Williams, Glen Campbell, Roy Clark and Chet Atkins. Singing and picking his own brand of Texas Country, Sonny’s natural ease on stage pulls the audience into his shows with enthusiasm.
Closing out the series on August 1, Shades of Gray hits the stage playing the music with which you grew up but never outgrew. The band’s good ole rock and roll energy draws people in, providing upbeat, family fun.
The concerts are free, the barbeque reasonably priced. Come early for seating. Food is available until 8:15 p.m. For information, call 972-237-8409 or check www.GrandFunGP.com.
