Banks And Shane To Perform In Johns Creek (ICYMI)

JOHNS CREEK, GA — A popular band around metro Atlanta will bring their famous tunes to Johns Creek this weekend. The city will host Banks & Shane on Saturday, Sept. 8 for a free concert at the Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater at Newtown Park.

Banks & Shane is described as a "high-energy, hard-kicking, blow-the-roof off band that has had capacity crowds around the world dancing in the aisles to party favorites and reminiscing with memorable ballads," according to its website.

Banks & Shane, which has played with and opened for some of the biggest acts in history, is comprised of Banks Burgess on banjo and guitar, Paul Shane on guitar and trombone, Chuck Shane on drums and bass, Jim Durand on Electric and acoustic guitars, and Dennis Law on drums. The band is frequently joined by some of the area's best musicians to augment its classic sound.

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Concerts at Newtown Park are free. The gates will open at 6 p.m., and the show kicks off at 7 p.m. Residents are invited to bring a picnic or enjoy bites for food trucks Gotta Have It, Peace of Pita and King of Pops that will be on site. If you would like to enjoy an adult beverage with the show, Hurricane Grill will be serving cold beer and wine for consumption.

Attendees are asked not to bring outside alcohol, pets or tents. Visit the city's website for more information about special events.

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