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On September 11th, 2008 the Gastonia Downtown Development Corporation, Tina Smith Realty, Imagine Music Group, Rankin Sound, Bangz Salon & Spa and Markovent LLC will be sponsoring a Public Safety Appreciation Concert. The event will begin at 5:00pm with a commemorative service by the City of Gastonia Fire Department honoring every person who has served and is currently serving with public safety or United States Military agencies around the world.

At 6:00pm the Tara Allision Band will begin the tribute of thanks and appreciation with popular country music such as "Never Far Away", "Good Directions" and "Sweet Home Alabama". Immediately following will be the musical styling of SwampdaWamp, a nationally recognized band with an "infectious blend of rock and blues music, with a twist of southern flavor." Both SwampdaWamp and the Tara Allison Band have generously donated their time and appearance in recognition of our emergency service professionals.

The concert will take place at the Rotary Pavilion in Downtown Gastonia.

Come join the City of Gastonia Fire Department, City of Gastonia Police Department, Special guests of the 2008 Gastonia Sniper Conference, United States Military and all other emergency service personnel for a night of appreciation!

To view more information about the bands please use the following links.

http://www.swampdawamp.com/

Tara Allison