SIDNEY — Carter Winter, country music’s up and coming star, will perform at the July 28 Backstage Block Party in the parking lot of the Historic Sidney Theatre, 120 W. Poplar St. The outdoor event will also include Josh Melton and the local favorite, Timmy G. and Company, as opening acts.
Fitting every bit the part of the man in black, Winter is country music’s modern traditionalist. As he sings songs landscaping heartbreak and the American dream poured over ice, the singer/songwriter from rural Ohio has seen the effects of connecting with an audience through a fresh sound that like Winter himself, is surprisingly familiar, yet raw and honest.
From behind his guitar and sleeves of tattoos, Winter began playing local bars around his hometown and quickly grew an incredible fan base of loyal listeners from California to the Carolinas. First well-known for his cover songs of artists that inspired him early on (Garth Brooks, George Strait), Winter’s ability to take three chords and his own truth and deliver a compelling live performance has contributed to the success of “Some Kind of Fire,” his first independent six-song release. With his rich, traditional country vocal and compelling live performance, Winter has gained recognition from some of the biggest names in country music and shared the stage with artists such as Sam Hunt, Chase Rice and Travis Tritt.
Standing 6-foot, 5-inches with blond hair, blue eyes, and bright smile, Melton’s no stranger to any spotlight. His style and stage presence invites his listeners to stay awhile and dance, or sit back and enjoy the show. Critics have called Melton’s career, “a wave among ripples in New Country Music.” Melton’s music keeps his audiences engaged, enthralled and begging for more. In Nashville, Melton is collaborating with industry greats and other artists. He is creating, writing, performing, and sharing original music that has gained the respect of industry veterans and pros.
Timmy G. has performed before thousands throughout the United States. Born in Troy, Timmy G. was raised on a small farm south of Sidney. He offers a great mix of yesterday and today’s country and rock.
In addition to the live music at the concert, food trucks and alcoholic beverages will be available for sale at the event, which is free to the public.
For information, visit backstageblockparty.com.
