‘A Night of Country Music’ benefits Heritage Fire Co.
Photo courtesy of CHRIS STRAIT<br> Soloist Chris Strait is slated to perform tonight.
Sentinel photo by SAM BAUMGARDNER<br> The Kenton Sitch Band appears at the Heritage Volunteer Fire Co.’s recent Band Bash.
Photo courtesy of CLIFF DORSEY<br> Country singer Cliff Dorsey headlines “A Night of Country Music” tonight.
Photo courtesy of CHRIS STRAIT<br> Soloist Chris Strait is slated to perform tonight.
Sentinel photo by SAM BAUMGARDNER<br> The Kenton Sitch Band appears at the Heritage Volunteer Fire Co.’s recent Band Bash.
Photo courtesy of CLIFF DORSEY<br> Country singer Cliff Dorsey headlines “A Night of Country Music” tonight.
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LEWISTOWN - The Heritage Volunteer Fire Co. found inspiration for its upcoming fundraising from a familiar source: music.
Nearly a month after holding its 10th Annual Band Bash, the fire company will have three performers take the stage tonight at the Lewistown Moose Family Center, 80 Brady Lane, Lewistown, for "A Night of Country Music."
"Band Bash did really well. It was successful," Heritage Volunteer Fire Co. President Brandon Basom said. "It works well, and everyone enjoys music, so why not bring it in."
The headliner will be Cliff Dorsey, one of Nashville's hottest rising stars, along with the Kenton Sitch Band, from Saxton, Bedford County, and Chris Strait.
Dorsey, a singer and songwriter, released his new EP, "New Neon," and is quickly making his mark on the country music scene with a unique baritone vocal that squeezes every ounce of emotion out of his songs. The Florida native has been playing and singing for years, carving out a career through sweat, passion and ingenuity - all the while building a steady fan base.
Dorsey performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Gator Nationals before more than 125,000 people when he was still in his teens and began his full-time music career at age 21.
His first album, "321," yielded the fan favorite, "If Whiskey was a Woman." His sophomore album, "Hurricane Blues," featured the aptly titled "Honky Tonk Dream" - a retro-tinged track about the ups and downs of chasing the troubadour's dream.
Dorsey was in town for a promotional appearance when one of the Heritage members reached out to him to ask if he'd perform at their fundraiser.
Dorsey returns to Mifflin County to play music from the new Neon EP. "It's our first give back event for firefighters this year," he posted on social media. "It's an honor to help raise funds for Heritage Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 doing what we love - sharing music."
The Kenton Sitch Band performed at Band Bash and was more than willing to come back, especially knowing the benefit was for area first responders.
The Kenton Sitch Band plays covers but does throw in a few original selections on each set to be certain the audience hears an original sound. They have produced five albums, which are available on a variety of platforms.
Strait, who is from Lewistown, has been performing for the past decade. He put out his first solo album in 2019, "Crawling Out of My Skin," which included eight original tunes and a Johnny Cash cover from the "(At) Folsom Prison" album. He's played in the area as well as up and down the East Coast from Connecticut to Nashville.
"I am mainly a songwriter, but I cover some classic country and bluegrass songs," said Strait, who has also been part of the ensemble, Crooked Line.
Tickets cost $20 and are available at the Moose or from any Heritage member. They will also be on sale at the door tonight. Snacks will be available, and the Moose will have its bar open.
The doors open at 5:30 p.m., with the music starting at 6:30 p.m.