Big Bear Lake: Music in the Mountains presents The Marshall Tucker Band Live at the Big Bear Discovery Center Amphitheatre. Special guest Shawn Jones.
The Marshall Tucker Band got its start in Spartanburg, S.C. when Gray teamed up with Tommy Caldwell and Toy Caldwell, Paul T. Riddle, George McCorkle and Jerry Eubanks, borrowing the name “Marshall Tucker” from a piano tuner whose name was found on a key ring in their old rehearsal space. In 1972, they signed with Capricorn Records, the same label that guided The Allman Brothers Band, Wet Willie, and others to national fame. The MTB opened shows for The Allman Brothers in 1973, and the following year, they began to headline their own shows across America due to the platinum-plus sales of their debut album. They toured constantly playing sheds, stadiums, theaters, fairs, and festivals.
In years to come, The Marshall Tucker Band would wow critics and influence major country acts like Alabama, The Kentucky Headhunters, Confederate Railroad, and Travis Tritt with its definitive blend of rock, rhythm & blues, jazz, country, and gospel. Now, thanks to the expanding scope of today’s music, a new generation of fans is learning what the rest of their fans have known for so long- that good music knows no boundaries.
After 40 years, The Marshall Tucker Band continues to be played on classic rock and country radio, and they have never stopped touring. More than 40 years after forming, The Marshall Tucker Band continues to tour, performing more than 130 live dates each year.
Tickets are available online at MountainsFoundation.org; $40 general admission and $75 premium seats. Teen tickets (ages 13-18) General $35; Teen Premium $70, youth 12 and under are admitted free. Parking is available at $20 per vehicle on a first-come basis.
Walk up sales are available at the Discovery Center, Thursday – Saturday, Noon to 4pm; and The Cave Box Office, Wednesday through Sunday; core hours are Noon to 5pm with Saturdays open until 9pm. Discounted (20%) general admission tickets are available to full-time Bear Valley residents; military; first responders (police & fire); and Mountains Foundation volunteers with proof. Tickets will be available at the event gate. Service fees are not applicable at walk up sales locations.
The Big Bear Lake Brewing Company is the official on-site brewing company featuring hamburgers, hot dogs and smoked BBQ sandwiches with sides; also featured will be a selection of mouth-watering desserts to please any pallet. A beer, wine and cocktail bar will feature keg crafts brews popular at the Brewing Company, new wine selections and great cocktails.
Proceeds benefit the Big Bear Discovery Center; one of the busiest visitor and environmental learning centers on a national forest welcoming over 190,000 visitors annually.
Phone: (909) 878-0204
Dates & Times
Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 6:00 PM
Location & Directions
40971 North Shore Drive, Fawnskin, CA, 92333
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