December 21 2024 6:00 PM Atlanta Rhythm Section w/ Orleans Atlanta Rhythm Section w/ Orleans Penn's Peak ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION
Formed from the cream of Atlanta’s studio musicians, the Atlanta Rhythm Section (actually hailing from nearby Doraville, Georgia) came together in 1970 after working on a Roy Orbison recording session.
Keyboardist Dean Daughtry and drummer Robert Nix had been members of Orbison's backing group, the Candymen, and Daughtry and guitarist J.R. Cobb had been members of the Top 40 hitmakers Classics IV (“Spooky,” “Stormy,” “Traces”). Rounding out the original ARS lineup were vocalist Rodney Justo (replaced after the first album by Ronnie Hammond), guitarist Barry Bailey, and bassist Paul Goddard.
The group recorded two albums for Decca Records in 1972, neither of which made an impact, before signing to Polydor Records in 1974. Their first album for that company, Third Annual Pipe Dream , only reached number 74 in the U.S. The next two albums fared worse. Finally, in 1977, “So In To You” became the band’s breakthrough single, reaching the U.S. Top 10, and the album from which it came, A Rock And Roll Alternative , went gold. Their platinum followup album, Champagne Jam , broke into the Top 10 in 1978, together with the blockbuster single “Imaginary Lover” (“I’m Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight” was another major hit from the same album). Nix left after that, replaced on drums by Roy Yeager. During this magical timeframe, ARS performed at the White House for President Jimmy Carter, another notable Georgia product.
After an extended break, the band got back together in the mid-‘90s and re-recorded some of their best and best-known songs. The live-in-the-studio sound of Atlanta Rhythm Section ‘96 presents a different, less polished take on some classic tunes and captures the sound of their live performances from that period. Three original band members returned: singer Ronnie Hammond, guitarist Barry Bailey and keyboardist Dean Daughtry. They were joined by Steve Stone on guitar, Justin Senker on bass and Sean Burke on drums. The group also cut a second version of these songs with the same lineup except for new drummer R. J. Vealey.
It was around this time that ARS was elected to the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. The band was honored at a September 1996 induction ceremony at the Georgia World Congress Center.
In the first part of 2001, lead singer Ronnie Hammond made a commitment to perform with the ensemble touring group Voices of Classic Rock and this led to a parting of ways with ARS.
Original singer Rodney Justo and original bassist Paul Goddard returned to ARS in 2011 after lengthy absences from the group. Sadly, Goddard passed away April 29, 2014 of cancer in Atlanta. Nonetheless, Atlanta Rhythm Section will carry on, continuing to make concert appearances showcasing their many classic hits and outstanding musical abilities.
ORLEANS
In 2022, platinum hit-makers ORLEANS are celebrating 50 YEARS of live performances! Praised
by their peers for their songwriting skills, instrumental prowess and classic trademark harmonies,
their iconic radio hits, including “Still The One,” “Dance With Me” and “Love Takes Time,” still
resonate with audiences of all ages thanks to continued airplay on Classic Rock radio, television,
film and streaming services.
ORLEANS have produced a body of work spanning 17 albums and several DVDs ... and they continue to be in demand for live shows, as they have been for nearly 5 decades. Over time, Orleans have enjoyed great success, but have also experienced tragedy. The untimely death of Wells Kelly in 1984 and the sudden passing of mainstay Larry Hoppen in 2012, prompted the return of co-founder and former US Congressman John Hall (now retired from the road band).
Co-Founder Lance Hoppen and longtime bandmates Lane Hoppen and Fly Amero are now joined by Nashville veterans Brady Spencer and Tom Lane on drums and guitar, respectively. Together they faithfully deliver the musical elements you have come to expect from this class act with power and integrity.
Since their humble beginnings in Woodstock NY and throughout countless worldwide tours, Orleans have set standards respected by other musicians. Here in 2022 and beyond, Orleans will continue to meet and exceed those standards at every show, to the delight of audiences everywhere.
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Penn's Peak, a beautiful mountaintop entertainment venue located in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, can comfortably host 1,800 concertgoers. Enjoy a spacious dance floor, lofty ceilings, concert bar/concession area and a full service restaurant and bar aptly named Roadies.
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Penn's Peak generally has two types of shows: Reserved Seating and General Admission. For a general admission show, the seats are first come, first serve and you may sit anywhere!
