Don Stafford and Six String Revolver
You reap what you sow, and so, beginning on Sunday, Oct. 4, local musician Larry Giles is producing a one-of-a-kind, local-music-only event that he hopes will flourish into a multi-month auditory harvest. We’re talking season’s greetings, giving thanks and all that jazz.
But for now, the stage is set for the start of fall. Two stages, actually. Six String Revolver, Kyle Elliot and Kenny Clark and Rhinestone Roosters are among the local bands of various musical genres scheduled to take two stages across the scenic acreage of Murfreesboro’s FiveSense Farm (often a preferred destination for weddings) on 10/4, good buddy. SSR Productions will sponsor one stage and Ridenour Rehearsal Studios another, cutting down on the time that would otherwise have to be spent on setup for a single stage. There is plenty of space on the sprawling ranch for around about 300 folks to gather.
Larry Giles
“It’s local bands only,” re-stresses Giles. “This is a great way for these bands who may have a certain fan base to have an opportunity for that fan base to support and hear them live. And I’m not charging any advertiser who wants to be a part of this. It won’t cost them a dime. All I ask for is a banner and to advertise via their regular social media, because I’m not just looking to entertain musicians. I’m looking to entertain the public as a whole. There’s some local musicians out here just as good or better than what you hear on the radio.”
The October Band Fest at FiveSense Farm will include a bar with alcohol available, but also it’s a family affair, with food trucks and some arts and crafts vendors to be present. Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets and refreshments and picnics of their own.
Giles is currently reviewing other local bands to play upcoming shows. To be considered for future months’ events, call SSR Productions at 615-282-6566 or send audition material to ssrproductions.tn@gmail.com.
October Band Fest runs from 2–9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4. Tickets are $5 and available onsite or by calling 615-956-7413. Children 12 and under are admitted for free. Parking is $10.
Find tickets at octoberbandfest.eventbrite.com.
FiveSense Farm is located at 7549 Woodbury Pk., Murfreesboro.
