Emerson Drive Countrifies the Vanderburgh 4-H Fair
Who says country music has to come straight out of Nashville? Look at Keith
Urban – a mate from down under – has rocked the country scene. Likewise, a band
from Alberta, Canada, is making their way into
the hearts of the fans who appreciate big ole trucks, cowboy boots, a hard day’s
work and the small but important moments in life.
Emerson Drive,
formerly 12 Gauge, began their career way back in 1995. Over a decade later,
with only one original band member, Brad Mates, a move to Nashville and five albums under their belts,
the band has finally found success. The band’s fifth single, Countrified, produced the hit single,
“Moments” that eventually landed in the No. 1 on the American Country Music
Charts. Emerson Drive
had definitely paid its dues, but it wasn’t until they played a small concert
in the neighboring city of Bowling
Green, KY, that their career took off. It just so
happened two very influential country music legends were listening in and liked
what they heard: Josh Leo and Teddy Gentry from the group Alabama knew immediately that Emerson Drive were
country music stars in the making.
“We drove to Bowling Green to see this band with the idea
of helping them cut a few songs," states Josh Leo. "Well, they blew
us away. So I said, Sign us up! We're in! Let's Go!" Continues Teddy
Gentry, "I was blown away with the band. This is possibly the best band
I've heard in years as far as playing live on stage."
See Emerson Drive live on
stage at the Vanderburgh County fair on July 23rd at 8:30 p.m.
Tickets to concert are included with admission to the fair. While you are at
the fair, enjoy all the sounds, smells, food, rides, pageants and exhibitions
the fair offers. Visit www.vanderburghcountyfair.com
for a complete schedule of events.
VADERBURGH 4-H COUNTY FAIR
EVENTS
JULY 21- 26
Monday, July 21
6:30 PM
Quad Races
Tuesday, July 22
6:30 PM
Motorcycle Races
Wednesday, July 23
8:30 PM
Emerson Drive Concert
Thursday, July 24
6:00 PM
Tractor Pull
Friday, July 25
7:00 PM
Lucas Oil ProPulling League Tractor Pull
Saturday, July 26
7:00 PM
Demolition Derby
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