[absturgill]

Several high-profile country, rock and Christian rock music artists will soon test the waters of a developing entertainment market at Smith Mountain Lake.

Sweetwater Entertainment Group, Inc. — operated by Moneta native Holly Sweet and husband/partner Darren Snyder — have announced seven concerts in late August.

Sara Evans, Blake Shelton, Lonestar, Diamond Rio, Grand Funk Railroad, TobyMac and Styx are slated to headline a string of outdoor concerts with festival-style seating across the Mariners Landing entrance on Smith Mountain Lake Parkway.

http://www.newsadvance.com/lna/news/loc ... ians/5812/

COOL!!

[thepostman]

nothing too great for me...but it is for sure a good move by them and good for the area that is for sure

[Sly Fox]

Perhaps this may explain Toby's relectance for a homecoming reunion show. Most contracts protect promoters from other nearby shows by artists.

[thepostman]

that actually makes a whole lot more sense then anything anybody was suggesting on the other thread...normally there is a 90 day clause that says a band can not play within a certain amount miles from the venue....well...not normally, but its very common...

[Hold My Own]

Kevin said it was a schedule thing, he also mentioned the fans to me



I cant wait to hit some of these up

[SuperJon]

this would be awesome if you could see/hear the concert from the lake.

[Purple Haize]

AUgust 15th - Styx - Now in my day timer!! Even if Dennis DeYoung isn't with them!

[Hold My Own]

this would be awesome if you could see/hear the concert from the lake.

I was wondering if it'll be in a location where people can dock nearby

[LUconn]

I doubt there is any dock on SML that could handle that many boats.

[Hold My Own]

then anchor!

[bigsmooth]

its on 122, across form mariners landing so no.

http://www.sweetwateramphitheater.com/location.htm

[SuperJon]

then anchor!

That's what I was thinking. Just a bunch of boats chilling out in the water.

[LUconn]

then anchor!

That's what I was thinking. Just a bunch of boats chilling out in the water.

I don't know if you've ever been to SML. But this that is 100% disaster. I think that lake has the highest percentage of retard boaters in the country. I can just imagine 50 boats anchored in the water and one of those 38' Scarab boats ripping through them at 80 miles an hour

[SuperJon]

I haven't been on that lake (in the busy time at least) since 6th grade. I just know that there have been places where the boats anchored in a cove or something for a concert.

[JDUB]

SJ we were there last summer... i guess it wasn't busy though. it was basically empty

[SuperJon]

Which is why I said I haven't been there during a busy time. We were there on a Sunday afternoon and Monday in early August.

[LUconn]

I'm a Bug's Island/Kerr Dam Lake man myself. The redheadded stepchild of lakes.

[Hold My Own]

then anchor!

That's what I was thinking. Just a bunch of boats chilling out in the water.

I don't know if you've ever been to SML. But this that is 100% disaster. I think that lake has the highest percentage of retard boaters in the country. I can just imagine 50 boats anchored in the water and one of those 38' Scarab boats ripping through them at 80 miles an hour

have you ever seen the poker run??? you cant move so many boats are packed in there drinking and partying

[SuperJon]

I'm a Bug's Island/Kerr Dam Lake man myself. The redheadded stepchild of lakes.

Where's that?

[LUconn]

On the NC/VA border. Clarkesville, VA right next to South Boston. I think maps show it has John H Kerr Reservior.

[SuperJon]

Man I want a boat.

Or at least a jet ski.

[Sly Fox]

No, what you want is one where somebody pays for the gas.

Most of my friends drop about $150 in gas every day they take their boats out on the lake. That has me looking at kayaks.

[LUconn]

and gas that pumps on the lake is usually 75% more expensive because they like to gouge you. not to mention boat fiberglass is made of petrolium. It's not a good time for boats right now.

[JDUB]

I'm a Bug's Island/Kerr Dam Lake man myself. The redheadded stepchild of lakes.

isn't that the one that has the rumors of catfish 4 times the size of humans?

[LUconn]

They do have incredably large catfish. The record is up in a tackle shop right on the main highway. It's not as big as your exagerated rumor though.