{"id":127408,"date":"2024-02-13T22:44:43","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T03:44:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=127408"},"modified":"2024-02-15T15:49:17","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T20:49:17","slug":"pure-prairie-league-is-headed-to-the-sherman-theater-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=127408","title":{"rendered":"Pure Prairie League Is Headed to the Sherman Theater Stage"},"content":{"rendered":"

Country-Rock Pioneers Pure Prairie League Bring Influential Sound to the Concert Stage<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

By Mario Tarradell<\/p>\n

Their sound was a staple of the \u201870s and early \u201880s, that melodic mixture of country-rock laced with FM radio pop. Pure Prairie League, with its crisp, clean harmonies and breezy songs, were innovative purveyors of that style. The band not only enjoyed commercial success, but also cemented its reputation as an early influence for future luminaries such as Keith Urban, Nickel Creek, Wilco, and Counting Crows. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

But this isn\u2019t a nostalgia story, nor is it a comeback bid; Pure Prairie League never quit. Officially formed in 1969 in Ohio, PPL continues its successful tenure more than 50 years later. Many personnel changes have come and gone, and there were certainly a few years of relative quiet, but this group of musicians has held steadfast to their artistic vision. Today, PPL is in high demand as a touring band with the chops, the hits, and the legacy to back it up. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Pure Prairie League makes musical magic onstage February 23 at 8pm (doors @ 7pm) at Sherman Theatre,<\/strong><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span>524 Main Street<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span>in Stroudsburg, PA.  <\/strong><\/span><\/span>Tickets are $35-$55; all ages are welcome.  For more information, please click<\/strong><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span>HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span>.  <\/strong><\/span><\/span>
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\n The current PPL lineup features founding member\/pedal-steel innovator John David Call, drummer Scott Thompson, keyboard master Randy Harper, Jared Camic on bass and lead guitar ace Jeff Zona. Together they have 10 studio albums to draw from and a treasure chest of popular tunes.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Pure Prairie League is best known for five pivotal radio hits \u2013 1975\u2019s soaring \u201cAmie,\u201d followed by \u201cTwo Lane Highway\u201d, 1980\u2019s romantic \u201cLet Me Love You Tonight\u201d and \u201cI\u2019m Almost Ready,\u201d and 1981\u2019s \u201cStill Right Here in My Heart.\u201d Among the band\u2019s most successful albums are Bustin\u2019 Out (originally released in 1972 but a commercial hit in 1975), 1975\u2019s Two Lane Highway, 1976\u2019s If the Shoe Fits, and 1980\u2019s Firin\u2019 Up. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Firin\u2019 Up, PPL\u2019s first album for Casablanca Records after a long tenure with RCA, was the second Pure Prairie League effort to feature young singer\/songwriter and guitarist Vince Gill. Vince joined the band in 1978 and stayed until 1982. He later became a huge country music superstar and one of the genre\u2019s most respected singer-songwriter-guitarists.<\/p>\n

Craig Fuller, a PPL co-founder and \u201cAmie\u201d songwriter, became front man for Little Feat in the late 80s before returning to Pure Prairie League in 1999. Two other famous alums from Pure Prairie League are Nashville musician, songwriter, and record producer Gary Burr, and vocalist-guitarist Curtis Wright, one of the most prolific studio singers in contemporary country. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Such esteemed veterans of the group provide further proof that Pure Prairie League is country-rock royalty. If you could blend clear mountain water with organic Kentucky moonshine and put it on a record, it would sound like Pure Prairie League. It just goes to show you, those homegrown qualities never go out of style.  <\/p>\n

For tickets and more information, visit shermantheater.com<\/a> or call our Box Office at 570-420-2808.<\/p>\n

Show: Pure Prairie League<\/strong><\/p>\n

Date: February 23, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time: Doors at 7:00 PM \/\/ Show at 8:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Sherman Theater is Monroe County\u2019s only nationally ranked, non-profit theater and performing arts center. Located in downtown Stroudsburg, PA, the Sherman Theater has proudly served the Pocono region for 90 years. The Theater and Performing Arts Center is committed to strengthening the community by producing culturally-diverse, nationally-known professional acts and festivals at the theater and at satellite locations throughout Monroe County for people of all ages, by providing an opportunity for local artists to perform, and by creating economic development in the region. The Sherman Theater projects and events attract over 100,000 visitors to the Pocono Region annually. For more information call 570-420-2808 or visit www.shermantheater.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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