FUN FREE EVENTS ALL SUMMER LONG IN EL DORADO WITH THE MURPHY USA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
The Murphy Arts District & Main Street El Dorado present the
2018 Murphy USA Summer Concert Series
FREE in Downtown El Dorado AR
Saturday June 23rd • July 28th • August 25th
EL DORADO – All Summer long, celebrated vocalists, award-winning performers, and national touring acts from multiple genres and music scenes will be making their way to the heart of Downtown El Dorado for the 2018 Murphy USA Summer Concert Series, presented by MAD and Main Street El Dorado.
The Murphy USA Summer Concert Series will be held outdoors at the MAD Amphitheater following a full day of activities lined up downtown featuring monthly Grill contest on the courthouse lawn, classic car cruises around the downtown square, free horse and carriage rides, kids activities in the all new MAD Playscape and Splashpad and El Dorado’s award winning legendary Showdown at Sunset performances on the fourth Saturday of June, July and August. The rollicking reenactment of the Tucker-Parnell feud will be performed on the steps of the Union County Courthouse beginning at 6 p.m. The Murphy USA Summer Concert Series will have a new location at the MAD Amphitheater (105 Locust St. El Dorado AR. 71730) in Downtown El Dorado. Opening acts begin at 7 p.m., with headliners taking the stage at 8 p.m.
new cupid
Kicking off on Saturday June 23rd featuring Dance Innovator and double platinum hip-hop artist, NEW CUPID. New Cupid is a world-wide performer, double platinum recording artist and creator of the global phenomenon "The Cupid Shuffle". In 2007, new cupid shuffled his way into the hearts of millions with the up-tempo party song "cupid shuffle," which inspired the popular dance craze. From appearances on nationally syndicated TV and radio talk shows such as Dr. OZ, Steve Harvey and Tom Joyner to breaking the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest line dance assembled with over 17k people, cupid has virtually reshaped dance music and created an entirely new genre.
Jason D. Williams
Continuing Saturday July 28th featuring local son and legendary Sun Records star, JASON D. WILLIAMS. Williams has spent a lifetime behind the piano connecting with country and rock 'n' roll greats while creating a persona that's 100 percent original. He is a recording artist for RCA and Sun Records and has been since the early 80s. At the age of 16, Williams left his hometown of El Dorado, to perform and live in Memphis and begin his solo career. After several years, he released his first album, "Tore Up," and has been on the road ever since.
Williams is also no stranger to motion pictures, performing in multiple music themed motion pictures and numerous television appearances and various shows on MTV, VH1 and CMT. A wild man onstage, Jason accredits influences like Jerry Lee Lewis, Moon Mullican, Memphis Slim and Al Jolson, for helping to develop his vast repertoire and seemingly endless energy. “I’ve always welcomed the comparisons; my influences were some of the greatest entertainers ever to be seen.” Jason continues to tour more than 160 shows a year.
William Michael Morgan
The final night, Saturday, August 25th, featuring Warner Nashville Recording Artist, William Michael Morgan. Most folks are still trying to figure themselves out at 22. Morgan knew where he was going from an early age and his parents were always there for him. In the ninth grade, Morgan put together a band of middle-aged musicians who shared his love of Keith Whitley, Merle Haggard and George Jones.
The tall, easy-going, unfailingly polite 22-year-old from Vicksburg, Mississippi, has the look you’d hope for in a young entertainer and the stature to wear a black cowboy hat, a symbol that stands for something in the country music world. And he’s certainly got the chops as an award-winning young performer, who earned recording and publishing deals before turning 20.
Grill Wars, Baggo, Splash pad and more!
In addition to the Murphy USA Summer Concert Series performances, come for a full day of fun in Downtown El Dorado featuring: GRILL WARS grilling contest on the courthouse lawn starting at 10am, BAGGO Tournament at 11am, the all new MAD Playscape and Splash Pad for the KIDS, Free Horse and Carriage rides around the square 3-7pm, Classic Car Cruise Night around the square at starting at 4pm followed by the Award Winning SHOWDOWN at SUNSET at 6pm on the Union County Courthouse lawn and The Murphy USA Summer Concert Series at 7pm in the MAD Amphitheater.
• All Events are Free except the Grill Wars cook-off and Baggo Tournament which require an entry fee to compete for prize packages.
CONTACT!
For more information visit www.eldomad.com
Bob Tarren with MAD/Murphy Arts District
870-863-4547 • bobt@eldofest.com
Or
Beth Brumley with Main Street El Dorado
870-862-4747 • director@mainstreeteldorado.org
Event Location:
Downtown El Dorado events held on the Union County Courthouse lawn:
101 N. Washington Ave., El Dorado AR. 71730
Concert events held right around the corner at the MAD Amphitheater:
105 Locust St. El Dorado AR. 71730
Sponsors for the event include: Noalmark Broadcasting, KTVE NBC 10, The South Arkansas Historical Preservation Society and the El Dorado Advertising and Promotions Commission.
Concertgoers are encouraged to spend the day in downtown El Dorado, exploring all that’s available within walking distance of the outdoor music venue. Restaurants and boutiques line Union Square, many offering specials for the weekend, and there will be plenty of additional festivities as listed above during each event.
PRESS
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New Cupid press:
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Jason D. Williams press:
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