ONE Night ONLY was

One Night To Rememeber

by Diane Schoonover

The One Night Only concert was definitely ONE NIGHT TO REMEMBER! Lima-based concert promoter group, 33 West Productions, brought country superstars Eddie Montgomery, John Michael Montgomery, Keith Anderson and Derek Alan to the stage under Schmidthorst Pavilion. Over 2,000 people attended the event at the Allen County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 3rd. One of the organizers, Evan Nieto of 33 West Productions, said that he “still can’t believe the night wasn’t just a dream!”

The show began with hometown favorite, Derek Alan! Family members and fans went wild for this local Lima Central Catholic High School graduate, who now lives in Nashville and performs all over! It felt special to have him back home. Each performer truly enjoyed the night as much as the audience, and they shared their thoughts as they exited the stage. Keith Anderson said he hadn’t felt a rush like that in a while and even had chills walking off the stage. He also said he would play for this town any day of the week! John Michael Montgomery thought the audience really brought the right kind of energy. Eddie Montgomery appreciated how people showed up in droves and said it was a great event to be a part of!

Jenna Sterner of Fresh Press Threads was overcome with emotion during the concert. She said, “We had a blast reliving our childhoods through the music of John Michael Montgomery and were truly moved by the experience! What a great way to bring the community together in a safe, fun, and enjoyable environment! 33 West Productions did an amazing job putting this show together for our community!”

Concert-goer, Julie Lundin said, “The concert was so much fun! Well-organized and definitely worth attending! Can’t wait to see what concert 33 West Productions brings to Lima next.”

One of the most heartwarming moments of the night was when concert organizers, Don Fischer, Evan Nieto and his daughter Ava Ray appeared on stage. The audience was asked to fill the room with “stars” by turning on their cell phone lights, while little Ava sang “Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star.” All proceeds from parking went to the Ava Ray Foundation, which was started to support families with challenging birthing experiences, a cause that is near and dear to Evan and Whitney Nieto. Furthermore, a portion of the overall proceeds from the concert went to

The Equestrian Therapy Program

Many audience members shared how they appreciated that this caliber of concert was offered right here in Lima. This type of event unites our community and makes us appreciate where we live just a bit more! Follow 33 West Productions for their next great event at fb.com/33WestProductions