Thursday, June 05, 2008
BEAVERCREEK — Rain and thunder didn't stop Jon McLaughlin from taking the stage at The Greene on Wednesday, June 4.
More than 800 concert-goers filled the Greene's town square despite the wet grass.
Extras"It actually turned out perfect, even with the weather," Kelli Kooken, The Greene's director of marketing, said. "We had one little downpour and there was a break, but people came out and still enjoyed it."
The Oscar-nominated artist rocked the stage and performed new songs and music from his first major label album, "Indiana." The alternative singer-songwriter and pianist made his silver screen debut in "Enchanted" last summer and performed at the Academy Awards in February.
Sam Coffey and Randy Miller, both 19-year-old Waynesville residents, were at The Greene by 4 p.m. to ensure their front-row seats, even though McLaughlin was scheduled to take the stage at 8 p.m.
"He is an incredible live performer," Coffey said. "It was a very energetic show."
Though the opening local band, Northmont, got a late start and a 30-minute rain delay cleared the green space, concert-goers came back.
"I'm going to stay until Jon McLaughlin comes out," Holly Gebert, 25, of Beavercreek, said. "It's only rain."
The Indiana heartthrob got a late start too, but it was well worth the wait. His power ballads and piano solos were crowd-pleasers.
"He is an amazing piano player," Allyssa Oney, 16, of Dayton, said. "He has so much feeling when he plays."
His 50-minute set included his new song "Beating My Heart," which debuted on radio stations Monday, June 2.
Source:www.daytondailynews.com
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