AppalachianFestival THE MOUNTAIN TIMES SUMMER GUIDE
2012
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It’s An
SUMMER
Cosby, Chicago, Doobie Bros., Creedence Clearwater to headline
FROM STAFF REPORTS
2012’s An Appalachian Summer Festival won’t start with a bang. It’ll start with a laugh. Actually, make that laughs. Renowned comedian and actor Bill Cosby will open this year’s festival with two performances June 30, bringing to a start one of the most anticipated celebrations of performing arts in the region. The festival runs June 30 to July 28, presenting what organizers call “a diverse mixture of music, dance, theater, visual arts and film events,” which is said to attract more than 27,000 visitors to the High Country each sum-
mer. “We’ve got a lot of impressive artists coming this summer,” said Megan Stage, manager of marketing and public relations for Appalachian State University’s Office of Arts and Cultural Programs. Those artists include Creedence Clearwater Revisited with special guest Lee Brice, as well as Chicago and The Doobie Brothers. Featuring Stu Cook and Doug “Cosmo” Clifford, who composed the rhythm section of the original Creedence Clearwater Revival, Creedence Clearwater Revisited will host the festival’s popular outdoor fireworks concert at Kidd Brewer Stadium July 7. Chicago and The Doobie Brothers will per-
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Linda Eder PHOTO BY CAROLINA PALMGREN