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MUSIC: Pure Prairie League
August 21, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: The Coves Amphitheater at Smith Mountain Lake
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 Craig Fuller-penned classic “Amie”, along with other gems of the genre. With “Two Lane Highway”, nine more albums and countless shows, a legacy has been forged and enriched during the
‘70s and 80’s, highlighting contributions from several noteworthy members, including original co-founder George Ed Powell, Cincinnati’s legendary Goshorn Brothers, Country Hall of Famers Gary Burr and Vince Gill, award-winning writer Jeff Wilson (3 Top-20 singles) and a host of other guest appearances from Chet Atkins, Johnny Gimble, Emmy Lou Harris, David Sanborn, Eagle Don Felder, Nicolette Larson, and many more.
Now in their fifth decade, Pure Prairie League continues to lead the way for the new generation of Country/Rockers such as Keith Urban, Nickel Creek, 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.
Band Members:
Mike Reilly – Bass, Vocals
Randy Harper – Keyboards, Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
John David Call – Pedal Steel Guitar
Donnie Lee Clark – Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Vocals
Scott Thompson – Drums, Vocals
Net proceeds to benefit SML Good Neighbors, Inc.
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Link: MUSIC: Pure Prairie League Website