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Entertainment galore in Greer this weekend

Greer Idol and Teen Idol begins tonight

STAFF REPORTS
Published on Friday, June 15, 2012

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The stage is set up at Trade and Victoria streets this year, in the middle of Restaurant Row and the merchants.

The stage is set up at Trade and Victoria streets this year, in the middle of Restaurant Row and the merchants.



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City signage to steer visitors to handicapped areas, restrooms and other local public areas are ready to be distributed.

City signage to steer visitors to handicapped areas, restrooms and other local public areas are ready to be distributed.



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Pepsi will be selling its products during all Tunes on Trade performances and at the Freedom Blast on June 30.
 

Pepsi will be selling its products during all Tunes on Trade performances and at the Freedom Blast on June 30.

 

Picture Trade Street in the city center as an entertainment sandwich tonight.

The 100 block features fine and family dining with the 200 block offering sandwich/coffee shops, a general store and The Shoppes at The Grapevine with more than 40 merchants featuring their crafts.

The intersection of Victoria and Trade is the meat of the sandwich. Tunes on Trade and Greer Idol and Teen Idol begin its season tonight at 6 p.m. with its new location facing the Depot.

Encore is the featured band, performing 7-10 p.m. Greer Idol’s sixth season showcases 14 performers and Idol Teen has a field of 8. The contestants sing their choice of music.

Greer Idol voting will take place tonight at Idol and via e-mail at GreerToday.com and click on the Greer Idol image. That will allow individuals to vote twice for the same performer.

Restaurants are offering 10 percent discounts between 6-7 p.m.

The event prohibits bringing in food, alcohol and pets.

Events are free unless noted in parentheses.

Tonight’s lineup.

6 p.m. – Greer Teen Idol, stage at Victoria and Trade

7 p.m. – Encore, stage at Victoria and Trade.

7:30 p.m. – Preston Jay, acoustic guitar, Stomping Grounds, 208 Trade Street.

8 p.m. – Overtime Band with Chris Neves at Greer Opry House, 107 Cannon Street.

8 p.m. – Greer Idol, stage at Victoria and Trade.

8 p.m. – Sinnerville Saints, Rhythm & Brews, 213 Trade Street

9 p.m. – Encore, stage at Victoria and Trade.

9:30 p.m. – Heath Brown, The Mason Jar.

Saturday

6:30 p.m. – Line dancing. Greer Opry House.

7:30 p.m. – Alex Hunnicutt, Stomping Grounds, 208 Trade Street.

8 p.m. – Classic Country Band with Ed Burrell, Greer Opry House, 107 Cannon Street.

8 p.m. – Mighty McFly, Rhythm & Brews, 213 Trade Street

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