MOUNT VERNON – On Saturday, Sept. 14, two of the top regional country acts in Ohio will take the stage at the second annual Concert Night for the Community. CES Credit Union hosts this free event that is open to the community.
The venue is the Schnormeier Event Center at Ariel-Foundation Park, 201 S. Norton St. in Mount Vernon.
Simba Jordan Band: 6:30 pm
The Simba Jordan Band, country music artists from Columbus, opens the evening. The band has performed as the pre-party act for major artists including Garth Brooks, Jason Aldean, and Blake Shelton. The band has also played for audiences at the Buckeye Country Superfest. Jordan is known for his high-energy performances.
Nashville Crush: 8 pm
A five-member band from the Lima area, Nashville Crush performs a mix of country and rock. With its award-winning stage show, Nashville Crush has performed for the past 16 years at some of the biggest clubs, festivals, and fairs in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and beyond. It is known as one of the best live bands around.
- There is no charge for the event and the community is welcome to attend.
- Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged, with plenty of great viewing spots in and around the Schnormeier Event Center.
- At least five food trucks are scheduled to be present at the concert venue. This is a non-alcohol event.
“We are tremendously proud to bring these top regional acts to perform here and make it a free event for everyone. This concert is a visible and fun way to thank the community and our members for supporting CES Credit Union,” said Sandy Coffing, CEO of CES Credit Union.
James McLaughlin, CES marketing director, said CES Credit Union is building on the success of last year’s concert event.
“Our concert with North to Nashville and Derek Posey in 2023 went so well, we will keep building on that momentum,” he said.
About CES Credit Union
A not-for-profit financial cooperative that started in Mount Vernon in 1952, CES Credit Union serves everyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in eight Ohio counties including Ashland, Coshocton, Delaware, Holmes, Knox, Licking, Morrow, and Richland counties. CES has service centers in Mount Vernon, Coshocton, Delaware, Loudonville, and Utica.
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