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24 UCW AUGUST 22-28, 2018 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM MUSIC THE CROWN COMPLEX 1960 Coliseum Dr. • 910-438-4100 www.crowncomplexnc.com Oct. 12 Traditional Gospel Night Oct. 18 Newsboys United Tour FAYETTEVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 5400 Ramsey St. • 910-433-4690 www.fayettevillesymphony.org Oct. 6 The Music of John Williams THE DRUNK HORSE PUB 106 S Eastern Blvd.•910-835-8347 Aug. 31 September Mourning Sept. 22 Nephilym + Elisium PAUL'S PLACE 719 Starling St. • 910-779-2898 www.paulsplacenc.com Aug. 24 Lee Jean Aug. 26 Fayetteville's Icons of Music Sept. 5 Kenny Huffman THE TAPHOUSE AT HUSKE 411 Hay St. • 910-426-5650 Aug. 24 Crow Kozak Aug. 25 DJ Manny LUIGI'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 528 N McPherson Church Rd. • 910-864-1810• www.luigisnc.com Aug. 24 Nico Zarcone & Q Soul Jones Paul Thompson is a musician and entrepreneur with a heart for this com- munity – especially its big-hearted musicians. He owned Big Harry's Tavern for 13 years and hosted count- less bands there as entertainers, but he also hosted fundraisers to help others. And local singers, songwriters and bands always showed up to give stellar performances. Thompson was so touched by their generosity that in 2011, he created Fayetteville's Icons of Music. "I started this program to recog- nize musicians who have contributed to events and causes throughout the years," he said. Sunday, Aug. 26, Thompson will add 12 names to this distinguished list. The celebration is open to the public and includes food, fun and an open mic jam. Today, Thompson is the proprietor of a new nightclub – Paul's Place – and the program is still going strong. "Someone came and made me an offer I couldn't refuse," he said about his former establishment, Big Harry's. "So, I sold and tried to retire for two years." But that didn't work out, and he opened Paul's Place behind the Trophy House on Bragg Boulevard in what used to be Lois's Book Store, continuing his legacy. The Icons of Fayetteville Music hon- ored Bob Steele as its first inductee in 2011. "Bob Steele started playing in Fayetteville in the late '60s after Vietnam," said Thompson. "I thought (about the fact that) every fundraiser I ever had, Bob was there. So, I presented Bob a guitar with his picture on it." Thompson noted that this program is not a competition but a way to acknowledge the generosity and good works of Fayetteville musicians. It cel- ebrates the diversity and community of the music scene. "I spent 20 years in the military, and you hear a lot about the band of brothers and the brotherhood. While that is true, the musicians here are like that, too. They cooperate and support each other. I did a fundraiser recently, and we had live music for nine hours and raised $3,000." The musicians named Icons of Fayetteville Music have a place of honor at Paul's Place – an entire wall filled with their photos and accomplish- ments. Thompson said this is a true representation of the spirit of giving that resides in local musicians. "I've got some musicians on the wall that I never got along with, but that doesn't diminish their contributions (to the community). They give a lot to this community, and their families always appreciate seeing them on the wall. You have to have been active in the Fayetteville area and supporting this community and made a lasting contri- bution (to be inducted to the Icons of Fayetteville Music)." The newest round of inductees that will be honored at the celebration on the 26th are Bill Joyner, Danny Young, Bryan Shaw, Guy Unger, Jerry Godfrey, Scott Miller, Pat Vines, Ken Barfield, Carlton Warwick, Vince Groves, Darrell Collins and Brad Muffett. Food will be served at 2 p.m. followed by a presenta- tion at 3 p.m. A regular Sunday open mike jam follows this ceremony. Paul's Place is located at 719 Starling St. Search Paul's Place on Facebook to learn more about this event and the many others that Thompson hosts. Fayetteville's Icons of Music by STEPHANIE CRIDER STEPHANIE CRIDER, Asso- ciate Publisher. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomingweekly. com. 910-484-6200. Fayetteville's Icons of Music will soon induct 12 new members, including Guy Unger (left). Past inductees include local legends like Bob Steele (above). EVENTS August Events Lunch & Learn: Thursday, August 9th | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Morgan's Chophouse: 201 S. McPherson Church Rd | Fayetteville, NC 28303 Lunch & Learn: Thursday, August 23rd | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Scrub Oaks Restaurant: 5780 Ramsey Street | Fayetteville, NC 28311 Be our guest while you meet our friendly team and learn more about the difference between our continuum of care options: Assisted Living and Secured Assisted Living. Let us show you how our residents will experience the Comforts of Home, the Care of Professionals, and the Energy of Life! To RSVP, call 910.635.0555 today! 3320 N. Main Street | Hope Mills, NC 28348 910.635.0555 | thecrossingsathopemills.com ASSISTED LIVING | SECURED ASSISTED LIVING