We Have Tickets! Brantley Gilbert Coming to the Ford Center in Evansville, IN
I remember the first time I met and saw Brantley Gilbert live in concert. Now, I seriously can't believe it was over ten years ago, but it was. It was the summer of 2011 and Brantley came to Owensboro, KY for the Big O Music Fest Kickoff Party. And, he brought Kip Moore with him. By the way, it was that year that Brantley's "Country Must Be Country Wide" became his first #1 hit on the Billboard Country Chart.
He followed that up with another #1 hit- "You Don't Know Her Like I Do".
That Owensboro show was awesome and it introduced Brantley to a lot of new fans here in western Kentucky and southern Indiana.
And, I have a couple of fun stories to share about that concert! First, believe it or not, the show was held on Owensboro Parks & Recreation's Showmobile stage. Not even kidding! Remember this setup?
That's Melissa Burton. That Brantley show here in Owensboro was her first-ever "general admission" concert. She got there early and snagged some room in the 4th row.
#2- I have introduced a lot of country artists to the stage at concerts throughout the tristate and in Nashville. Brantley's show was the first one where I was told, before going on stage, that I could NOT touch the microphone. I was given explicitly strict instructions. I thought that was really weird and couldn't really figure out why his stage manager told me that. When I went up on stage to introduce Brantley and got close to the mic to do it, I figured it out. The gain in that mic was cranked up. I've got a big loud speaking voice. Brantley doesn't. So, needless to say- I backed up a couple of feet before launching into my intro to get the crowd amped up for Brantley. If I had touched that mic or gotten really close to it to greet the crowd, the feedback would have knocked down the walls of the showmobile.
Thankfully, I stood back to do my thing, then Brantley came out and did his. He put on a heckuva show downtown. Well, guess what? He's coming back to the tristate. In fact, he'll be at the Ford Center in Evansville on Saturday, August 13th.
Tickets are on sale NOW at Ticketmaster.com.
WIN TICKETS WITH CHAD & ANGEL
Listen to WBKR between Monday, August 1st, through Friday, August 5th during the Morning Drive with Chad & Angel. They'll play a Brantley Gilbert song. When you hear it, rush to the phone and be caller #92. If you are that caller, you'll snag a pair of tickets to the show! Good luck.
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