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CHERRY POINT, N.C. - Despite near freezing temperatures, Cherry Point patrons lined up outside the Two Rivers Theater here more than three hours early for the fifth annual Guitar Pull Nov. 13.
More than 1,800 music lovers filled the theater to capacity for the free community event. The annual concert brought country music talents Thompson Square, Jana Kramer, Jon Pardi, Cole Swindell and American Young to the stage to sing acoustic versions of their songs.
“Events like this are a great way to develop relationships and allow community members living in town to come on to the station and get a firsthand look at what the Marines and Sailors are doing here,” said Beth McKenzie, the marketing director with Marine Corps Community Services.
The artists performed for Cherry Point Marines and Sailors to demonstrate that the community supports the mission of its service members.
“The Guitar Pull always turns out to be a great show, and we plan to continue with many more successful years in the future,” said McKenzie.
Special guest Bryan Mayer, a New Bern native, kicked off the show with the national anthem while the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron color guard presented the colors.
Mayer, a self-described “military brat,” was excited for the opportunity to perform. “My father proudly served with ya’ll on this station for 20 plus years, and singing the national anthem here has always been a huge dream of mine,” said Mayer.
Country music artist Kristy Osmunson said the music industry has taken her all over the country, but performing for service members is by far her favorite kind of show to play.
“It reminds us of why we do music in the first place,” said Osmunson, vocalist, violin and guitar player with the band American Young.
The event was sponsored by local country music radio station WRNS and other area businesses who raffled a guitar signed by all the performers to promote Toys for Tots.
Osmunson said it is amazing to see military personnel who still find time to volunteer.
“These men and women give up their entire lives to serve their country and its citizens, and that is extremely inspiring to me. I am so glad to be here performing for them,” she said.
| Date Taken: | 11.13.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 11.21.2013 09:02 |
| Story ID: | 117139 |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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