Philadelphia, PA-NJ (1888PressRelease)
June 24, 2008 - This Thursday, hear music from the Phyllies Intruders, a four-man vocal group from Philadelphia. The group, formed in 1997, is composed of the lone, original member and lead singer Tony Strong, joined by Eugene Johnson, Preston Stroman and Renardo Haynes. The group has performed nationwide singing hits such as “I’ll Always Love My Mama”, “Cowboys to Girls” and “I Wanna Know Your Name”.
South Jersey’s own Ashley Jones will perform the opening act. The young singer/songwriter/guitarist brings a soulful blend of alternative blues and folk rock with hints of reggae.
Thursday, June 26, 2008 (5 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
On the lawn of the Independence Visitor Center (Market Street between 5th & 6th Streets).
Music on the Mall is free to the public. Concerts will be held every Thursday evening throughout the summer. Guests will enjoy the sounds of diverse live artists, bands and multi-cultural entertainers who will perform a variety of music genres such as oldies, jazz, blues, Motown, American classic, soft rock and reggae; as well as take in the beauty of America’s most historic square mile – including the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Constitution Hall, and the Independence National Historical Park. Also, the “Music on the Mall” Summer Concerts will allow families to spend a few hours together, and enjoy the summer weather!
The Independence Visitor Center, located at 6th & Market Streets, across from the Liberty Bell, provides the region’s best event and attraction information to visitors and locals alike about Independence National Historical Park, the City of Philadelphia and the countryside. Open daily at 8:30 a.m. seven days a week (with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.)
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