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Valdese Family Friday Night Continues Season with Shake Down

Valdese, NC- Valdese will feature Shakedown, a six piece band from the foothills of North Carolina, as part of their Family Friday Night Concert Series this Friday, July 6th at 7:00pm.

Combining a mixture of both “past and “present” in both talent and music variety, Shake Down provides an enjoyable evening for the family. Specializing in genres such as beach, rock and roll, funk, Motown, country and Top 40 this group will play what the crowd wants to hear.

Matt Schrum is a natural born singer. Having performed in such groups as Lenoir Rhyne Youth Chorus, ACHS Madrigal Choir, and Lenoir Rhyne Accapella Choir, he is Shake Down's lead singer and saxophone player. Meredith Schrum is a student at Appalachian State and plays the trumpet and sings backup and lead vocals in Shake Down. Having been born into a musical family, Meredith began playing the trumpet at a young age and has performed with the ACHS and College of Charleston Wind Ensembles, as well as the Appalachian State Concert Band. Zach Tyner is an all-around music man. Not only does he play keyboards and sing backup for Shake Down, he also manages a music store in Taylorsville, and teaches guitar and keyboards. Having played drums for over 90% of his life, Roger Icenhour now plays drums and sings for Shake Down. Harry Schrum is a natural born musician. Even as a nine year old, his older brothers would ask his help chording out songs. Harry continues to use his musical talents to play the guitar, sax, and sing in the Shake Down band. Bill Rose plays bass and provides vocals but also entertains the audience as Shake Down’s Master of Ceremonies.

Concessions will be for sale during the concert series and different civic groups will offer 50/50 raffles every Friday. Season lineup cards will be available for pick up at the concession trailer and will feature special offers and discounts from participating merchants. Checkers, Tic-Tack-Toe and other games will be available for public use. Myra’s Cruise In will begin every Friday night at 6:00pm and downtown shops will remain open later. For further information about events in Valdese and the full Family Friday Nights Concert Schedule go to visitvaldese.com or call 828-879-2129.