Troy Athletics Announces Horn Beverage Tailgate Concert Series Lineup

TROY, Ala. – The Horn Beverage Tailgate Concert Series is back for another season with a concert in Tailgate Terrace before each of Troy's six home games at The Vet this fall. The lineup includes Blackberry Breeze, Cody Wallace, Lucky Town, Whiskey River Band, POPulus and Russell Craig Band.

Each act takes the stage three hours before kickoff each week and will play a two-hour set, taking a small break for Trojan Walk (2:15 before kickoff). Returning for a third season is the Chill Zone, located at the front of the stage, featuring picnic tables and umbrellas for fans to take a break and enjoy the show.

Horn Beverage Tailgate Concert Series Lineup

Nicholls – Aug. 30 (6 p.m. Kickoff)
• Band: Blackberry Breeze
• Performance Time: 3-5 p.m.

About: One of the most dedicated party bands in the Southeast, Blackberry Breeze boasts a diverse song list people love and a show that will leave party-goers wanting more! With the sole purpose of entertaining their audience to the max, Blackberry Breeze makes any celebration a huge success.

Labeled as one of the best cover bands in the state of Alabama, Blackberry Breeze was born out of a garage in Dadeville, Ala., in 2012. The high-energy cover band plays the best tunes from the 80s, 90s, 2000s, as well as rock/classic rock, top 40, hip-hop, reggae and Motown.

Memphis – Sept. 13 (11 a.m. Kickoff)
• Band: Cody Wallace
• Performance Time: 8-10 a.m.

About:  Cody Wallace is a well-known name for music lovers across the Wiregrass. He made his Troy debut last season, playing at the annual Football Kickoff Party, and is a staple for his smooth guitar playing, distinctive voice and extensive song catalog.

South Alabama – Oct. 4 (TBA Kickoff)
• Band: Lucky Town
• Performance Time: TBA

About: For over 13 years, Luckytown Band has been lighting up stages across the Southeast with their energetic performances and versatile setlists. Whether it's Classic Rock, R&B, Rock' n' Roll, or today's chart-toppers, this dynamic cover band delivers an unforgettable live music experience that keeps crowds dancing from the first note to the last.

Louisiana – Oct. 25 (TBA Kickoff)
• Band: The Whiskey River Band
• Performance Time: TBA

About:  Voted Tuscaloosa's favorite cover band, The Whiskey River Band, lives on the road. Playing upwards of 200 shows a year all over the Southeast, The Whiskey River Band has garnered many fans and accolades. The WRB has been making a name for itself for years, boasting over 40 years of combined experience in playing music as an Alabama country band. The Whiskey River Band combined their talents in the winter of 2004 and set their goal of becoming the premier Country/Southern Rock act in the Southeast.

Arkansas State – Nov. 1 (TBA Kickoff)
• Band: POPulus
• Performance Time: TBA

About: POPulus is Troy University's popular music ensemble comprised of students in the Music Industry Program. Artists of diverse and eclectic styles blend with a concert production team in a unique musical environment honoring all genres of American popular music. With their dynamic vibe and distinctive name, their music appeals across genres, generations and geographic borders. POPulus not only plays covers from well-known artists but also original songs written by students from Troy University's Music Industry Program.

Georgia State – Nov. 22 (TBA Kickoff)
• Band: Russell Craig Band
• Performance Time: TBA

About:  Russell Craig, from Dothan, Ala., has been performing acoustic shows since 2010. In 2014, he recorded his first studio album titled "Call Me the Rain. In 2016, Russell was the opening act for the Charlie Daniels Band at the Montgomery Performing Arts Center. In 2018, Russell surrounded himself with three incredible musicians and formed the Russell Craig Band. Russell and his band play a variety of venues including bars, restaurants, weddings, charity events, corporate events, private events and more.

In addition to his music, Russell has a passion for helping others. He was born with an eye disease known as Retinitis Pigmentosa, a progressive disease that eventually causes total blindness.

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