FAIRMONT —
People wanting to ring in 2013 with music can do so at one of the biggest New Year’s Eve bashes in the area.
River City Grille will be having a New Year’s Eve celebration and will be hosting The Marshall Lowry Band’s first CD release party Monday.
Scott Sears, owner of River City Grille, said the Marshall Lowry Band will perform at the restaurant along with releasing its first recorded album, “Still Standing.”
“It’s going to be a CD release party for them with all new, original songs they just wrote,” he said.
The Marshall Lowry Band’s genre is a mix of country, bluegrass and rock. Sears said the band has a variety of songs and is fun to watch.
“It’s a very, very good band,” he said. “High energy and great musicians.”
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December 30, 2012
Marshall Lowry Band set for first CD release party
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County Department of Homeland Security debuts Facebook page
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Big name in competitive eating arrives today
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