June 18 Concert in the Park
Country music in its purest form – that’s Louie Longoria. The talented performer takes the stage June 18 at the weekly Concert in the Park series at the St. Johns City Park Performance Shell. There is no admission charge for the show that begins at 7 p.m.
Part of the traditional Country music scene for more than 23 years, Longoria was born and raised in Michigan although his roots trace back to Pearsall, Texas, where his parents were born. Growing up in a small community Longoria has always been around Country music and is most comfortable with the sounds of “pure Country” like Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard and George Strait, all of whom brought small-town America to the big stage. Longoria has a versatile voice that can handle a wide variety of music including both old and new Country music.
His talent and relaxed humor never fail to win the hearts of audiences, providing him with opportunities to open shows for some of Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry legends like Little Jimmie Dickens, Jeannie Seely, the late Jack Greene, Jim Ed Brown, the late Ray Price, Billy Joe Royal, Baillie & The Boys, Michael Twitty and Neal McCoy.
Longoria continues to tour as time permits with Tommy Cash, a brother of Johnny Cash, who he has performed with on two duets: “Six White Horses,” a No. 1 song for Cash, and “Walk The Line Revisited,” a No. 1song for Longoria. He has had five Top 10 hits including a trio of No. 1 songs.
Concert in the Park is sponsored by the Clinton County Arts Council and the city of St. Johns, with support from the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Concerts are held each Wednesday evening, beginning at 7 p.m., in the beautiful outdoor concert venue at the St. Johns City Park. The St. Johns Lions and Lioness Club staff a concession stand that offers light refreshments. All concerts are held rain or shine.
For information on Concert in the Park call the Clinton County Arts Council, (989) 224-2429, or visit the CCAC web site at http://www.clintoncountyarts.org/