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Thursday, July 15-July 21, 2021 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 11 Concert third show of the LIVE at Patriots Park Concert Series It's Electric! The City of Kings Mountain wel- comes legendary en- tertainers The Voltage Brothers to Patriots Park and the Liberty Falls Am- phitheatre, July 17, 2021 for the third concert of the Live at Patriots Park Concert Series. Founded in 1969, The Voltage Brothers celebrate 52 years in show business covering five decades of Motown, Rhythm and Blues, Beach, Classic Rock, and much more! The group has trav- eled the world with re- nowned artists such as, Frank Sinatra, Kool & The Gang, Gladys Knight and the Pips and Earth, Wind & Fire. "We are so excited to be back in North Carolina," says Ray Williams original member of The Voltage Brothers. "We have so many friends in the area and greatly appreciate the support." Named the Coun- try's number one #1 show band, The Voltage Brothers have performed at nine Super Bowls and played George W. Bush's 2000 Presidential Inauguration. The Voltage Brothers are not the only legends who will take the stage July 17. The City of Kings Mountain will wel- come Magic 96.1 well- known DJ and member of the Band of Gold, Jim Shafer, as Master of Ceremonies as well. Shafer will open the show at 6:00 pm. The Voltage Brothers will fol- low at 7:00 pm. A Cruise-In, also hosted by the City of Kings Mountain, will begin at 5:00 pm. Want to participate? All makes and models are wel- come. Food trucks, conces- sions, games and bever- ages will be available as well. For more information on the Concert Series or Cruise-In, contact the City of Kings Mountain's Special Events Depart- ment at 704-730-2101, or visit their website at www.KingsMoun- tainEvents.Com. You may also visit their Face- book page at @cityofkm- specialevents. The Voltage Brothers to appear LIVE in Kings Mountain July 17 The Voltage Brothers (Photos provided) Original members of The Voltage Brothers The City o f K i n g s M o u n t a i n will welcome Shafer, who, along with Greg "Egg- man" Moore a n d L i z Luke, was a part of Magic 96.1 FM's m o r n i n g show "Sha- fer and The E g g m a n " , as Master of Ceremonies for The Volt- age Brothers concert, Sat- urday, July 17, 2021. Born in upstate New York, Shafer's radio ca- reer has taken him to St. Louis, Tampa, Cleveland, New York, and Charlotte. Having spent nearly 25 years in Charlotte radio, Shafer is no stranger to the music scene either. In 1996, he founded the popular group, The Band of Gold. Three years later The Band of Gold was headlining Kings Moun- tain's very first BeachBlast Festival. The band contin- ues to tour. Shafer continues to work in radio serving as a volunteer DJ on WSGE 97.1 FM, Gaston Col- lege's on campus radio station. He also serves as Master of Ceremonies for the Carolina Beach Music Association Awards. The Voltage Brothers concert is a part of the LIVE at Patriots Park Con- cert Series and Cruise-In hosted by the City of Kings Mountain. Jim Shafer will open the show at 6:00 pm. The Voltage Brothers will follow at 7:00 pm. The Cruise-In will begin at 5:00 pm. Want to par- ticipate? All makes and models are welcome. Food trucks, conces- sions, games, and bever- ages will be available as well. For more information on the Concert Series or Cruise-In, contact the City of Kings Mountain's Special Events Depart- ment at 704-730-2101, or visit their website at www. KingsMountainEvents. Com. You may also visit their Facebook page at @ cityofkmspecialevents. Charlotte radio legend Jim Shafer to appear in Kings Mountain July 17 JIM SHAFER Perennials can add color and vibrancy to any garden. 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