Legendary country music superstar Kix Brooks, formerly of Brooks and Dunn, will be rockin' out at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Crocodile Rock Cafe, Allentown, as announced by SLP Concerts. This is an all-age event.
Kix was raised in Shreveport, La., and has been performing since he was 12 years old so he can relate to his opening act, 13-year-old singing sensation, Eva Katherine, Orwigsburg. This is an opportunity to gather up the kids to spend some family time together, along with supporting a local artist. Croc Rock, which has four venues under one roof, has always opened its doors for local bands, upcoming artists and national stars.
Kix Brooks was influenced by an array of music from jazz to blues to Cajun to country. He started songwriting while in high school and eventually landed in Nashville where he joined Tree Publishing Co. Artists like Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, John Conlee and Highway 101 all reached No. 1 with Brooks' songs.
I saw Brooks and Dunn circa 2002 at Hershey Stadium during their Neon Circus/Wild West Tour. They were the highest selling duo in the history of country music, selling more than 30 million records, had 23 No. 1 hits, won more than 75 major industry awards, and in 2010 set a record with their 41st top 10 single, breaking a tie with Alabama as the duo or group with the most Top 10 country singles in the 19 year history of Nielson BDS monitor.
Tickets for this show are still available at Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-745-3000, at all Ticketmaster retail locations, including Wal-Mart and Boscov's, and at the venue on 520 W. Hamilton S. Tickets are $15 in advance or $17 at the door.
For more information on the venue, visit www.crocodilerockcafe.com or www.slpconcerts.net.
For information on the artists performing, visit www.kixbrooks.com or www.evakatherine.com.
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