Portsmouth — The Fabulous Thunderbirds, the Buckinghams, Flynnville Train and the Classic Rock All Stars will provide the music for Portsmouth’s River Days, scheduled for Thursday through Sunday.
Events begin at 5 p.m. with an opening ceremony and the presentations of pageant contestants, followed by performances by contestants from Portsmouth Idol, international award-winning Americana artist Steve Free and the Poverty String Band. The main musical act of the evening will be the Buckinghams.
A successful recording group from the 1960s, the Buckinghams are known for such hits as “Kind of a Drag,” “Hey Baby, They’re Playing Our Song” and “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy.”
Performing Friday will be Jenny Lavendar, Larry Pancake and Flynnville Train.
Recording under Toby Keith’s Show Dog record label, Flynnville Train is know for its high-powered shows and hit songs including “Last Good Train” and “Truck Stop in the Sky.”
Concerts on Saturday include the Two Dons, Lone Raven and the Fabulous Thunderbirds, which for 30 years has continued a successful recording career with more than 20 albums. The group’s hits include “Tuff Enuff” and “Wrap It Up.”
“We started as a straight blues band,” original member Kim Wilson said. “We now incorporate a mixture of a lot of different styles. We’re an American music band and we’re higher energy than ever before.”
On Sunday, the final day of music, there will be performances by Backtrack, Doc Rock and the Remedys and the Classic Rock All Stars, a group that includes former members of Rare Earth, Sugarloaf, Iron Butterfly and Cannibal and the Headhunters. Fireworks will be presented at 10 p.m. Sunday.
The day will also include activities for the youngsters from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in York Place.
Ongoing through the day will be games, crafts and inflatables as well as a visit from Ronald McDonald, quidditch races, sack races and limbo.
For more information, call (740) 352-0047 or visit riverdays.org.
LEE WARD can be reached at lward@dailyindependent.com or (606) 326-2661.
Local News
River Days begin Thursday in Portsmouth
- Local News
-
-
10 most romantic hotels in the U.S.
Valentine’s Day will be here soon, and a romantic getaway may be just what the heart needs. TripAdvisor has released its list of the 10 most romantic hotels in the country, based on travelers’ reviews about the beautiful scenery, friendly staffs and romantic amenities like hot tubs and fireplaces.
-
Search for new ACTC president to begin soon
A national search will begin soon to replace Ashland Community and Technical College President Gregory D. Adkins, who is retiring.
-
Red Tails recommended
With sincere appreciation to their hosts, local military veterans whose service spanned World War II to Iraq and Afghanistan gathered at Kyova 10 Theatre late Tuesday afternoon for a screening of the film “Red Tails.”
-
More updates coming to Boyd jail
While a nonfunctional fire alarm system has been fixed, the Boyd County Detention Center is now dealing with problems in another of its security systems.
-
APD probes early morning stabbing
Ashland police are investigating a stabbing in the area of 30th Street and Greenup Avenue early Tuesday morning.
-
Local briefs: 2/8/12
A Carter County man was killed Monday in an all-terrain vehicle accident.
-
3 indicted in grave-marker thefts
A Carter County grand jury has indicted three in connection with the December theft of metal markers from the graves of World War II veterans.
-
Boyd to save money with refinancing
The Boyd County Fiscal Court is planning to save money by refinancing a bond issued for work on the county’s jail and sewer system.
-
White-nose syndrome found in more Kentucky caves
The mysterious and deadly disease that has been killing bats for several years in the United States has reached more caves in Kentucky.
-
A haunted hunt for a hidden hundred
On the heels of a tremendously popular effort in Louisa, “the Scare Crew” from the Fallsburg Haunted House will begin its next Haunted Hunt for Cash in Ashland this week, starting with a clue on the organization’s Facebook page.
- More Local News Headlines
-
Lower-hassle Screening to Be Tested at Airports
Raw Video: Dog Rescued From Icy Colo. Water
Helmet Camera Captures Calif. Fire Rescue
Worker Tells 911: Powell 'exploded the House'
Triple Win: Santorum Takes Minn., Mo., Colo.
Injured Marine Inspired by Homecoming
No Rape Charges Against Son of NYPD Commissioner
Egypt's Ruling Generals Play Risky Game With US
Former Komen Exec Defends Funding Cut
Skip the Coffee Cup and Inhale Your Caffeine Fix
Calif. Gay Marriage Ban Ruled Unconstitutional
Jury Selection for Ex-UVa Athlete Enters 2nd Day
Cab Driver Helps Wis. Family Escape House Fire
Staff Removed at LA School During Abuse Probe
Runaway Goat Leads Police on Wild Chase
