From Staff Reports 

TRAVELERS REST, S.C. — The Vinyl Junkies band — billed as rocking “it out with everything from Chicago to Chaka Kahn, Michael Jackson to Bruno Mars” — will open the 2022 Music in the Park Concert Series at 6 p.m. May 7 in the outdoor amphitheater at Trailblazer Park at 125 Trailblazer Drive here.

The Vinyl Junkies also will be playing concerts at 7 p.m. May 19 at the outdoor amphitheater at Heritage Park in Simpsonville; and at 6 p.m. May 27 at the outdoor amphitheater in Mauldin. (Both cities are located in the Upstate’s so-called “Golden Strip.”)

Regarding the band, which features high-energy choreography as well  as music, an event promotion noted, “Their music list spans 10 decades and is fueled by their passion for making music, entertaining crowds and creating an experience that you will never forget.”

The Vinyl Junkies’ website touts the band as featuring “inventive arrangements, danceable grooves and songs you have not heard other bands play.... 

“Our premium brass section can rock the house on huge band hits like Chicago and Tower of Power. Let’s make some memories!”

Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs and/or blankets. Admission is free.