From Staff Reports 

FRANKLIN —The Grains of Sand, a doo-wop group specializing in music from the 1960s and ‘70s with a touch of the ‘50s, will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4 at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts.

The band, comprised of seven musicians, includes a three-piece horn section. “They play the fest of Motown, R&B, soul, beach and classic hits that have been enjoyed for multiple decades,” an SMCPA press release stated. “The Grains of Sand Band has performed with music legends such as Marvin Gaye, The Platters, Pattie Labelle and many others.

“A fresh and energetic sound allows The Grains of Sand Band to give concertgoers a warm feeling, like sand between their toes. Some of their most requested songs, including ‘Dancing in the Street,’ ‘Unchained Melody,’ ‘Carolina Girls,’ ‘Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie,’ ‘Kiss and Say Goodbye,’ ‘Get Ready’ and ‘Too Late to Turn Back Now,’” the release noted.

For tickets (which are $18) or more information, visit online SmokyMountainArts.com, or call (866) 273-4615.