HIP POCKET BAND to Perform at Town Square Concert on August 19

When Hip Pocket shows up a party breaks out and the fun begins! Although they are not a beach band, they were named 2009 CBMA Award for Favorite New Artist. The group plays everything from Black Eyed Peas, Zac Brown, Josh Turner, Prince, Wild Cherry, George Michael, Keith Urban, Jackson 5, and Delbert McClinton.

They will perform this Thursday at the Town Square Concert Series from 7 pm – 9 pm. This will be the first Clayton appearance for the Hip Pocket Band.

Sponsors of the 2010 Town Square Concert Series are: The Town of Clayton, Clayton Downtown Development Association, Clayton Glass & Mirror, Time Warner Cable, Clayton News Star, Clayton Steakhouse, Four Oaks Bank, Hometowne Realty, and Talecris Biotherapeutics.

Residents of Clayton are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for this “free” public concert, but coolers are not permitted. There are several local vendors to provide light refreshments and food. The Clayton Downtown Development Association, Inc. will once again serve beer and wine. Concert Series updates can be found by visiting http://www.downtownclayton.org/

And don't forget, The Embers will close out the series on September 16!

Several downtown restaurants offer pre-concert dinner specials, including The Flipside at 408 E Second Street, Clayton Steakhouse, 307 E Main Street, Mulberry on Main Italian Restaurant, 217 E Main Street as well as Festejos Mexican Grill, 905 E Main Street, Lucky Chicken Peruvian Restaurant, 226 E Main Street and Main Street Seafood Restaurant, 312 E Main Street.

The Clayton Downtown Development Association, Inc. is a non-profit organization formed to coordinate revitalization work in the historic downtown district. The Clayton DDA advocates and provides business improvement services in the downtown district, administers incentives for downtown improvements, and organizes several special events, including the Town Square Concert Series, Millstock Music & Art Faire, Oktoberfest and the Christmas Village & Tree Lighting.

For more information on the concerts and downtown news and events, visit www.downtownclayton.org. Or by calling (919) 553-1545 or bnaegelen@townofclaytonnc.org.