PHOTO: The Great White Production’s concert series will debut on Saturday, Aug. 5, in the Boarding Room of the Big Mill. The Dozens (left), a southern rock, soul and blues band in the Muscle Shoals tradition, will follow local artist, Keegan Bost (right), a young singer-songwriter with a very bright future. (Great White Productions)
By Staff Reports
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – Great White Productions, an entertainment promotions company focused on energizing the Northeastern Alabama music scene by bringing new acts to the region, is planning a new series of concerts and experiences that will bring exciting entertainment options to the historic venues of Fort Payne, Alabama.
“The quality and depth of the homegrown musical talent in northeast Alabama, and the Fort Payne area in particular, is unparalleled,” said Jeff White of GREAT WHITE productions.
“What this area seems to be missing is not talent, but exposure and the opportunity to make music a full-time vocation. By bringing in acts with management based in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Nashville, Atlanta, and even Los Angeles and New York, we hope to draw a larger audience, who will not only travel to the area to see these groups, but also have the opportunity to discover our homegrown talent.”
Using existing historic structures in Fort Payne is an important consideration for GREAT WHITE productions, and several concerts will be hosted by landmark buildings in the area that are currently underutilized. GREAT WHITE productions believes that, with proper investment, these buildings can not only reach their full potential, but also be able to pay for their upkeep, protecting their future as a valuable asset to the community.
“Since the inception of Vintage 1889, we have worked to showcase local musical talent and use our spaces to enhance our community through events, create an environment to showcase Fort Payne and celebrate its rich heritage,” said local business owner, Lynn Brewer. “GREAT WHITE productions’ efforts are another welcome step toward proving we are on the right track.”
The Great White Production’s concert series will debut on Saturday, Aug. 5, in the Boarding Room of the Big Mill, a historic, 300-seat venue in the heart of Fort Payne, Ala. Headliner, The Dozens, a southern rock, soul and blues band in the Muscle Shoals tradition, will follow local artist, Keegan Bost, a young singer-songwriter with a very bright future, made even brighter with his association with The Dozens this August.
The second concert in this startup series is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 6, and will feature a popular young Nashville-based rock band with Fort Payne local favorites scheduled to lead in. Artists are signed, but will be announced at a later date.
“This is very exciting,” said Tim Harris, executive director of Fort Payne Main Street. “Fort Payne can be a monster music town! The vision and energy that Mr. White and his associates are bringing to this planned concert series is greatly appreciated and should garner the complete support of our community.”
This ambitious project begs the support of all of northeast Alabama and even northwest Georgia, and is thankful for the support already received. For more information visit www.Facebook.com/GREATWHITEproduction , or call 404-964-7663.
