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An Evening with Scott Kirby to benefit Rainbow Center, 4-H Therapeutic Riding

On August 12, 2011 Scott Kirby will perform at he Hylton Performing Arts Center to benefit the Build A Child's Dream campaign for Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center.  

 

Music reviewers say that Scott Kirby,  is a master of telling stories with his songs. “Scott Kirby's songs have graced Radio Margaritaville since we began in 1999. He’s

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a favorite of our listeners and always near the top of the list of most-requested artists,” said Steve Huntington, program director of Sirius XM Radio Margaritaville. “Recent

material like “Lucky Enough” and “4 Good Dogs” show that Scott just keeps getting better. And he remains one of the most sought-after performers at the various shows

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and gatherings of Parrotheads that our listeners attend so enthusiastically.”

 

Kirby will appear August 12 at 7:30 p.m. in concert at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas. Tickets are $50 for orchestra and $35 for parterre levels, 1st and second balconies. To purchase tickets go to http://www.hyltoncenter.org/tickets/ticket_sales.html or call 703-993-7759. 

 

 

Kirby was born in New Hampshire but resides in Key West. When he’s not on tour or in the studio, you’ll likely find him on his sailboat, enjoying the sunshine with his dog,

Badger Kirby.

 

Dirty Linen Magazine says: “Kirby epitomizes the Key’s tranquility.”

 

Kirby has recorded six CDs, including the most recent “Row Me Home.” This recording features 11 new songs by the artist known for his laid back “beach folk” style.

"I'm thrilled to be asked by the Rainbow Center to perform at their fundraising concert," Scott said. "Playing music in a beautiful setting such as the Hylton Theater for

such a great cause is truly an honor!"

 

Kirby is often compared with Jimmy Buffett, his style is more Don McLean. A true master of the six-string guitar, Kirby and his band produce an intimate sound that will

tug on your heartstrings.

 

Although Kirby performs in several configurations from solo to six- piece band, most live shows he is accompanied by David Edmisten, an extremely talented acoustic and

electric guitarist and vocalist from the foothills of North Carolina. Edmisten hails from a long line of “Carolina” pickers and adds great texture, spectacular solos and crystal

clear vocal harmonies to Kirby’s compositions.

 

The concert hopes to raise $150,000 toward Rainbow’s “Build a Child’s Dream” campaign. Concert organizer Kevin Cole said, “If we sell out all 1100 seats we will raise

at least $100,000 toward the new Indoor Arena. We hope to reach our $150,000 goal by offering special party packages.

 

Cole explained “The motto of Parrothead clubs nationwide is to party with a purpose. Rainbow needed to do something new and really big for the final push of this

phase. The concert idea was new and big, and raising money for Rainbow is a great reason to gather.” Never shying away from thinking big, Cole’s first call was to Kirby.

Cole shared “Scott Kirby is the most popular singer in Parrothead circles short of Jimmy Buffett himself. He accepted immediately and the excitement has been growing

ever since.”

 

The concert promises to be great for Rainbow, raising a lot of money, and great for Scott Kirby, giving him exposure to a wider audience. Cole predicts “The concert will

be a sellout this year and it will become an annual event for Scott Kirby to play a benefit for Rainbow."

 

Why are we doing this?  Said executive director Debi Alexander, "I recently received a thank you note from a parent who wrote, 'Words cannot describe how grateful we are to [the Rainbow horses], Miss Jen and Noah's sidewalkers for everything they have done for our son over the past few months.  Noah's Asperger's is very very mild, but the improvements we have seen have been so tremendous.  I almost can't even describe them.  His smile as he sits on top of those horses is just fabulous - it makes everything so worthwhile.  He is finally good at something (other than school) - he finally has something that comes naturally to him.  For about 24 hours after he rides, he is calmer, less irritable, better able to concentrate, less impulsive, and just easier to be around.  He's happier.  The horses are better medicine than anything his doctor could ever prescirbe.' That says it all in a nutshell.   Our children go places they never dreamed possible.  I hope the community comes out on August 12 for a family friendly evening that will make a difference to the families we serve.  Please help me help them.  God bless you for caring."

 

Watch this video about Rainbow and please consider how you might want to help.  For our riders, there's always an uphill battle, but we help them as they keep trying.

 


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnZPXul3MtQ

 

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