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SPECIAL EVENTS IN DOWNTOWN SMITHFIELDELD
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| 2012 HAM & YAM FESTIVAL MAY 4-5 WILL FEATURE TWO NIGHTTIME CONCERTS AND A ONE-DAY STREET FAIR
The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation presents legendary Southern Rock band Molly Hatchet live in concert Friday night, May 4 at the Stevens Sausage Pavilion at the Neuse River Amphitheatre. The Ham & Yam Festival Committee is working with Nashville agents to book a Country Music act for a second concert on Saturday night, May 5. In its 28th year, the Ham & Yam Festival will see some changes this year. Besides the free concerts on Friday and Saturday nights, craft, commercial, and informational vendors will take to the streets on Saturday, May 5 alongside entertainment on two stages and fun activities for the entire family. “The Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation is always working to make sure the festival stays fresh and innovative for attendees,” states Chris Johnson, DSDC Executive Director. “As our community and downtown has grown, trying to host a Sunday afternoon event has presented some logistical issues. We decided to put the effort from Sunday's events into a Friday night concert. What better way to make this change than to open the festival with one of the most popular Southern Rock bands ever." Molly Hatchet formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1975 and recorded and released their self-titled debut album in 1978. They have released 11 additional studio albums since then, as well as numerous live albums and compilations. A new album, Justice, was released in 2011. According to the band, "Justice is marked by hot Southern rock that could hardly be more powerful and diverse." Even so, the Ham & Yam show is sure to include Molly Hatchet classics "Whiskey Man," "Bounty Hunter," "Fall of the Peacemakers," "Beatin' the Odds," "Dreams I'll Never See," "Flirtin' with Disaster," and more. "This is an excellent opportunity to see the Sons of the South play their special blend of boogie, blues and hard rock," Johnson notes. “With the generous corporate sponsorship provided by Stevens Sausage, we are absolutely elated to have signed Molly Hatchet to perform at the 2012 festival,” continues Johnson. "With the free Molly Hatchet concert, the festival promises to be one of the largest attended events in Johnston County history, so come early.” |
