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Nantucket Hits Myrtle Beach Bike Week West Expo by SHANNON ANGRY Who doesn't like to hear good music? Even better, who doesn't like to hear great music from a band that got its start in North Carolina? You can do that when Nantucket performs live at the Florence Civic Center in Florence, S.C., on March 3, at the 2012 Myrtle Beach Bike West Expo. Nantucket has an incredible fan base and event organizers expect a good crowd will come and support the band. Mike Uzzell, a found- ing member of Nantucket, says that the Florence Civic Center was one of the first venues the band ever played and he is thrilled to return back. "We used to have lines of people standing out to see us perform," Uzzell says. Nantucket, in the early years. "A lot of people send emails wondering why we are not traveling anymore." The show gives Nantucket's loyal and supportive fans a chance to "walk down memory lane" and relive all the excitement of the band's early days. Nantucket was created in North Carolina in the city of Jacksonville in 1969. The band originally consisted of six members: Tommy Redd, Larry Uzzell, Mike Uzzell, Eddie Blair, Kenny Soul and Mark Downing. Beginning as a cover band where they drew lots of attention, Nantucket signed with Epic Records in 1977. "It was a very lucrative record deal," Uzzell adds. Nantucket had much success with their hit song "Heartbreaker" which sold more than 200,000 copies and was featured on the Billboard charts in 1979. The band had the opportunity to open for many popular bands such as KISS, Styx, Boston, Mother's Finest, Journey and the Doobie Brothers. "If I told you how many bands we have played for, we would be on the phone for two more hours." Uzzell says jokingly. The band has experienced a great deal with their music and the group has established a very loyal and supportive fan base. Although the band was suc- cessful, they did not continue with Epic Records. "During the MTV era and the production of new bands, we missed our op- portunity," Uzzell says. Nantucket may have experienced some bumps along the way, but they are still a legend in the music industry. "We were rated number six of bands that should have went big," Uzzell said. In 1992 the band released an album titled Still Live After All These Years. The new album featured earlier songs and some new material from the band as well. Nantucket still plays reunion shows all around the Carolinas for those de- voted fans to come out and enjoy, and the show at the Florence Civic Center is no exception. Fans can look forward to hearing the band's latest single "You Need a Ride to Raleigh". "It is a very neat track and a happy song," Uzzell adds," a lot of people are responding — young and old — to the song." The band will have special guest All My Rowdy Friends which is the ulti- mate Hank Williams Jr. Tribute Band. Also the original rocker and biker diva Geneva will appear at the concert. Nantucket will sign autographs for fans and T-shirts will be available from the band. For more information or to purchase tickets for Nantucket concert or Myrtle Beach Bike Week West Expo visit www.flor- enceciviccenter.com or call the box office at 843-679-4525. SHANNON ANGERY, Intern. COM- MENTS? Editor@upandcomin- gweekly.com 18 UCW FEB. 29 - MARCH 6, 2012 CONNECTION Concert CHARLIE MIKE'S PUB 195 Star Point Road • 826-6453 Tuesday Open Jam — Bring your own instrument Saturday Open mic THE DOGHOUSE 3049 Owen Dr. • 910-826-9761 www.thedoghousegroup.com Monday Open Mic Night Tuesday $2 You Call It Wednesday Bike Night Thursday DJ Sting Friday and Saturday Live music Feb. 29 Mike Odonell March 3 Third Degree March 4 Johnson Kinlaw March 7 Mike Odonell March 10 On Tap HUSKE HARDWARE HOUSE 405 Hay Street • 437-9905 www.huskehardware.com Monday Karaoke Tuesday Bryan Shaw Wednesday Huske Unplugged Thursday '80s Night Fri. & Sat. Live DJ and Dancing Sunday Sports Sunday IT'Z ENTERTAINMENT CITY 4118 Legend Ave. • 910-826-4635 www.itzentertainmentcity.com Feb. 29 DL Token March 4 DL Token March 7 DL Token LIDOS - THE EUROSPOT 102 Person St. • 222-8237 Monday Service Industry Night Tuesday Five Star Tuesday Wednesday All Request Night Thursday Dollar Night Friday TGIF Party Saturday Ladies Night Sunday Open House Party THE SAND TRAP 1514 Purdue Dr. • 433-0807 Friday Karaoke Saturday Karaoke Sunday Football NFL Package SPECIAL EVENTS FLORENCE CIVIC CENTER 3300 W. Radio Drive, Florence, SC 843-679-4525 www.fl orenceciviccenter.com March 2 Nantucket Enter for your chance to WIN tickets Name____________________________________________ Phone Number_____________________________________ Email____________________________________________ Please send completed entry form to Up & Coming Weekly, 208 Rowan St., Fayetteville, NC 28301 or fax to 910.484.9218. WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM