During a Wednesday morning press conference at George’s Majestic Lounge, Walton Arts Center and AMP officials released information on six new shows scheduled at the Arkansas Music Pavilion in 2011.
Brian Crowne – AMP
Promotional backdrop
Jodi Beznoska – Walton Arts Center
Photos by Todd Gill
The artists include the David Crowder Band, comedian Rodney Carrington, the B-52s, Chris Young, The Charlie Daniels Band, Candlebox.
On display at the press event were promotional posters for the 2011 season as well as a backdrop that showed off the new face of the Arkansas Music Pavilion, which was recently purchased by the Walton Arts Center.
“What you’re seeing up here isn’t the entire season, said AMP General Manager Brian Crowne. “We have several shows that are confirmed but we can’t announce them until a little later.”
Crowne said one show he’s excited about that was just confirmed today is a June 10 concert with Christian rockers the David Crowder Band.
Walton Arts Center VP of Communications Jodi Beznoska spoke briefly Wednesday morning about the new season.
“We are very, very excited at Walton Arts Center to be entering into our first season working with Brian as owners and operators of the AMP,” said Beznoska. “We are just thrilled for the variety of the season that’s on tap and for some of the things that are going to be coming in the future.”
Beznoska said the new shows illustrate the arts center’s plans to offer a wide range of performances and entertainment at the AMP. ”
Crowne said he’s also excited.
“I’m proud to be associated and working with the Walton Arts Center in this recent transition,” he said. “It’s been a very fun one so far.”
Tickets to the newly-announced shows go on sale at 9 a.m. Friday, April 22 and can be purchased at waltonartscenter.org or by calling the box office at 479-443-5600.
2011 AMP shows (so far)
Pretty Lights – April 22
Lucinda Williams & Billy Joe Shaver – May 1
The Band Perry – May 26
Primus – May 27
David Crowder Band* – June 10
Rodney Carrington* – July 1
B-52s with Ultra Suede* – July 14
Chris Young* – July 29
Charlie Daniels Band* – August 2
Rick Springfield – August 7
Candlebox* – September 28
*Announced at the April 20 press conference
