MT. MORRIS — The Mt. Morris Jamboree is pleased to announce the return of Jonny Lyons and the Pride to the bandshell stage for a free concert on Friday, Aug. 2 from 7-9 p.m.
Jonny knows how to command an audience, whether he's fronting his band Jonny Lyons & the Pride, taking the stage as The Man In Black or the King of Rock and Roll, standing alone with an acoustic guitar, or even laying down the drums for Lance Lipinsky in his band The Lovers. Whatever the occasion, you can be sure to expect an electrifying performance!
Jonny writes his own music flavored from his heroes such as Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Conway Twitty, Jerry Reed, The Everly Brothers, Willie Nelson, The Ventures, and many more.
Food and drink concessions for the evening will be provided by Chapter CU, P.E.O., who will be serving hotdogs, brats, chips, soda and water. Just For Fun Ice Cream as well as Bill's Famous Lemonade stand will be there too, all starting at 6 p.m.
Ewe and Me Acres will have a fresh produce stand with a variety of fruits, vegetables, baked goods, jams, jellies and dog treats on the Campus along with other craft and plant vendors from 5-8 p.m.
On either side of the BandShell the Sandstone Encore Art Gallery will present the opening night of the Fine Art Show with the theme of "We live in the middle.", and the new location of the Mt. Morris Historical Museum in the newly renovated College Hall will both be open during the concert.
Please bring a blanket or chair, or enjoy the new benches and join the fun on our beautiful, historic campus in the center of Mt. Morris, two blocks south of Illinois Route 64 on Wesley Avenue and enjoy the free rock & roll concert.
