HomeGrown set to entertain at Walker Buick GMC's SummerFEST 2016

           “The newest go-to venue with more to do than any other venue around is Franklin’s SummerFEST.  We have more activities, crafts and vendors than any other event in this area.  We’re not just a fireworks show,” said Keri Denney, SummerFEST Committee Chair.
           “With new sponsors and a new name this year, the event will take on a whole new look. Our top sponsor this year is Walker Buick / GMC of Carrollton.  Walker will display several vehicles from their exciting 2017 line.” Denney continued.  “We’re aiming for the vibe of amphitheatres in larger cities.  We’ll utilize the square as the showcase for local talents with local restaurants providing libations.  Since Franklin recently allowed the sale of beverages during the event, we’ll be able to achieve that vibe.  We have a great family event that we hope to continue to grow.”
            Seating is provided on the square for eating or watching the concerts on the green.  This year’s entertainment will include two prominent local acts.
            Hunter Flanagan is scheduled to play from 5:30 to 6:30. Hunter is a local 15-yr.-old singer who has performed at Disney World, performs solo on Sundays at Six Flags, and has been the opening act for Country Legend Gene Watson.
            The main event, Carrollton’s own HomeGrown will play from 7:00 until the fireworks and then will follow up afterward with a street dance music from 10:00 until 11:30 PM.
            Homegrown’s unique blend of powerful, nostalgic, three-part harmonies of brothers Craig and Kevin Brannon with vocalist Megan Blair is captured in their newest album release Summer Song. The album includes their first single, “I’m Gonna Be Me” now listed among BillBoard’s Country Indicator Top 50.  It includes others such as “Call You Mine”, “Chasing Dreams”, and “So Long Memory.”  Homegrown’s drummer, Jason Cole, says “We really tried to pull from all of our influences to create what we believe to be our singular take on the country genre.”
            Both acts can be seen on YouTube or their respective websites.  Click here to hear a sample of HomeGrown's music.
            SummerFEST begins at 5:00 on the square in downtown Franklin.  Stay after dusk for one of the best fireworks displays over the Chattahoochee River.
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            This year's sponsor's include: