From Staff Reports 

FRANKLIN — Departure — The Journey Tribute Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, 1028 Georgia Road, here.

Regarding Departure, an event promotion stated, “After a decade together, Departure has become the most respected Journey tribute band in the nation. 

“Departure replicates the look, sound and feel of the original ‘80s rock super group. The five band members are from the original line-up and have been together from the very beginning. 

“These veteran musicians have developed an amazing on-stage chemistry and pride themselves on giving their audience an incredible high-energy, qualitative stage show from start to finish. 

“Departure plays all the hit songs that everyone knows and loves and was voted ‘Best Local Entertainer’ for 2011, 2012 and 2014 by Gwinnett Magazine. Performing about 100 shows annually, Departure brings the very best of Journey to audiences of all ages.”

For tickets, visit online at SmokyMountainArts.com, or call 524-1598.