Festival presents Packard tribute concert
Bonner County Daily Bee | UPDATED 8 years, 5 months AGO
(Courtesy photo) “7B Stars: A Night of Local Talent” at Memorial Field, set for Aug. 9, serves as both a tribute to Sandpoint legendary singer-songwriter Charley Packard who passed away this year as well as a benefit for a scholarship fund established in his name to perpetuate his lifelong mentorship of young musicians.
SANDPOINT — On Aug. 9, The Festival at Sandpoint will present “7B Stars: A Night of Local Talent” at Memorial Field as a tribute to Sandpoint legendary singer-songwriter Charley Packard who passed away this year. Proceeds from this additional Festival concert will benefit the scholarship fund which was established in his name to perpetuate his lifelong mentorship of young musicians.
Gates will open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m.. featuring a multi-generational all-star local line-up: The Charley Packard Band (including Charley’s three sons — Jesse Harris, Mason Allison and Buck Harris — and Del Goff, Frank Moore, Ray Allen and Charley’s granddaughter Maggie Harris), Shook Twins, Bridges Home, John Craigie, Justin Landis, Neighbor John Kelly, Harold’s IGA, Justin Landtrip, Truck Mills, Beth Pederson, Ken Mayginnes, Dennis and Carol Coats, Michael Wagoner and John Stoll, Jacob Robin, Tom Newbill with Sheldon and Robbie Packwood.
“The Festival is honored to present this evening showcasing so many of our talented local musicians who jumped at the chance to tribute someone who was influential to their own musical paths, and gave so much to his community,” said Festival at Sandpoint Executive Director Dyno Wahl.
“When Karen Bowers and Charley’s sons, Jesse, Mason and Buck, came to us with the idea of a memorial concert, we knew this was an event that would be supported by the community and should be presented on the festival stage. We are grateful that Mayor Shelby Rognstad and the city of Sandpoint were 100 percent behind adding this additional Festival event.”
All tickets are now on sale for $20 inclusive of sales tax and city parks fee, available at festivalatsandpoint.com, 208-265-4554 or the Festival at Sandpoint Office, 525 Pine St. Sandpoint. Tickets are also available locally at Eve’s Leaves, Evans Brothers Coffee and Eichardt’s.
This Festival benefit event is in addition to the 2017 concert series and not included in season passes or patronage. The Festival welcomes tax deductible contributions to the Charley Packard Memorial Scholarship Fund. Donations can be made online, at the Festival Office or sent to FAS Attn: Charley’s Scholarship Fund, PO Box 695, Sandpoint, ID 83864.