The Chuck Wagon Gang

06/15/09 09:56 PM

The 2009 James D. Vaughan Quartet Festival gets underway  on Friday, July 24 and continues on Saturday July 25 in the birthplace of  Southern Gospel Music, Lawrenceburg, TN. The quartet festival will feature four-part harmony of quartets and also add a new addition to the festival.

Appearing on Friday July 24, at 7:00p.m., will be, the Inspirations, the "new" Florida Boys, and the Dixie Echoes. The world famous Chuck Wagon Gang, the Dixie Melody Boys, and back by popular demand, Jimmy Blackwood & the Blackwood Brothers Quartet will be on stage Saturday July 26 at 6:00p.m. Host quartet, The Kellys will be appearing both nights and Josh Franks will be the MC for the weekend.

As an addition to the festival, a matinee concert will be held on Saturday July 25 at 1:00p.m. and will feature horizon group of the year, Tribute Quartet and the family harmony of the Hayes Family from Boone, NC. A surprise guest will also be appearing. Tickets for the are $10 general admission at the door. Doors will open one hour before each concert.

The festival will be held in the beautiful and historic air-conditioned Crockett Theater and to better serve, newly remodel restrooms have also be added. The theater features comfortable seating and excellent acoustics. However, all seats are reserved for the nightly concert. Advance ticket prices are: First 12 rows - $18; remaining downstairs - $16; all balcony seats - $14. Add an additional $2 per ticket day of concerts. The Crockett Theater has a total of 1,100 seats, and when these seats are sold, there are no more, so get your tickets early! For more information about the Quartet Festival or for credit card ticket orders, call 1-800-547-6500. All proceeds will benefit the James D. Vaughan Museum.