Horsing Around On the Town Green-A Pre-Cup Concert with the Root Doctors | Arts & Culture

Camden, SC  -- November 1, 2012 -- The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) and the City of Camden are pleased to bring you a great evening of entertainment to kick off the Colonial Cup weekend on Friday,  November 16. This free, family friendly event will begin at 6:30 p.m. with food vendors and music on the Town Green, so bring your blankets and chairs and help us celebrate the beginning of a great fall weekend in Camden. The Root Doctors, a popular cover and dance band will take the stage at 7:00 p.m. Participating  vendors include: Old Armory Steak & Seafood Restaurant, Venue on Broad, Chili’s of Camden, Gadget’s of Camden, and the Palmetto Tea Room. The Town Green is located at 1015 Market Street.

• The Root Doctors

The Root Doctors are known for their hip sound combining bass, rhythm guitar and brass that any age can enjoy. Formed in 1987, The Root Doctors have a wide following in the Southeast.  They have opened shows for top national acts including Little Richard, Ray Charles, KC and The Sunshine Band, The B-52s and more. The Root Doctors music is a versatile blend of pop, rock, jazz, gospel, rap and funk, from 70s style to current hip hop stylings. Their repertoire includes popular songs from such acts as Earth Wind and Fire, Cee Lo Green, Prince, The Commodores, WAR, James Brown, Eric Clapton and many more. For more information on The Root Doctors, visit their website at www.rootdoctors.com.

For more information, please call the FAC Office, or visit the FAC website at www.fineartscenter.org.  The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County is located at 810 Lyttleton Street in Camden. Office hours are Monday through Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Thursday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

The Fine Arts Center is funded in part by the Frederick S. Upton Foundation and the South Carolina Arts Commission, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional funding provided by the City of Camden, Kershaw County, and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina along with donations from businesses and individuals.