ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE…

John Anderson will be giving us a special treat during this Fall Concert, a rare acoustic performance…Imagine that Legendary voice, unplugged just for this event at Fredricks Outdoors…

BACKGROUND ON JOHN ANDERSON…

John Anderson pushed himself to complete his vocals for Years, telling producer Dan Auerbach, “Let’s get everything because I might not wake up.”

It’s not an overstatement. In a risky procedure a few months earlier, when anesthesia was used, Anderson was told by doctors that he’d died on the operating room table. His wife told him that it had happened three times. That knowledge weighed heavily on the legendary country singer while writing and recording Years because he knew that his next appointment – just a few days after the sessions — would require the same anesthesia. 

Remarkably, Anderson kept his health crisis a secret from his touring band and the music industry, and even now he prefers not to get into all of the details. However, his recovery has become his testimony.

“There’s a few things that I came out of this whole deal better with,” Anderson says. “Part of it is my love for music and part of it is my appreciation for my family. But the biggest part is knowing that I might die here any minute, for who knows what reason, but I know that the good Lord already came down and touched me. There’s not a doubt in my mind.”

During his health scare, he’d lost his sense of pitch and even his ability to recognize his own songs on the radio. At one point, his hearing left him with what he calls “terrible noise,” forcing him to come off the road for the first time in 40 years.

As a child growing up in Apopka, Florida, Anderson remembers humming along to the tone of his father’s boat motor. He started his music career performing solo around Florida before moving to Florida. He worked in construction – he was on the roofing crew for the new Grand Ole Opry House – before landing a contract with Warner Bros. Records.

After charting modestly in the late ‘70s, Anderson scored No. 1 hits in the ‘80s with “Wild and Blue,” “Swingin’,” and “Black Sheep.” After a brief career lull, he staged a major comeback in 1992 as “Straight Tequila Night” became his first No. 1 single in nine years. That momentum carried him into the 2000s, giving him 60 charting country singles in four consecutive decades.

“As a musician who lived this way, this job has always been so easy and so natural,” Anderson says. “I always have thanked God for never having to work, what I called work. I didn’t have to work too hard at it. It was a great way of living for me — and then it went away.”

Married since 1983, with two daughters, Anderson leaned on his family to push through. For a year and a half, though innumerable doctor’s visits, he fought on a daily basis to heal. He remembers at his most desperate moment, he stood in the front yard of his acreage, let the rain wash over him, and told God, “I don’t really know how much more I can deal with. Please help.”

Looking back at that moment, he says, “It was a matter of 48 hours I started getting better. And I’m telling you, I’m not here to be anything other than what I am, but the biggest thing I’ve gotten out of my whole experience is knowing how real my faith is.”

During his period of recovery, Anderson got a phone call out of the blue from Auerbach, who was simply calling as a fan, inspired by a conversation with David Ferguson (co-producer) about great singers. When Anderson later met them both in person at Auerbach’s Easy Eye Sound studio in Nashville, they clicked as a unit immediately. On the spot, Anderson – a Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee — accepted an invitation to write the next day.

That first co-write yielded “Years,” an emotional centerpiece of the album sung from the perspective of a man with some miles on him. “I recall thinking to myself, ‘This is a pretty good song,’” Anderson says. “But we know there’s a lot of good songs that get written, and a lot of them never get heard. Nevertheless it was off to a good start.”

Auerbach kept setting writing dates with collaborators like Joe Allen, Pat McLaughlin, and Paul Overstreet. At Anderson’s request, Auerbach sang the work tapes. Instantly recognizing the caliber of the songs, Auerbach offered to make an album with studio players like Gene Chrisman, Dave Roe, Russ Pahl, Billy Sanford, and Bobby Wood. Although he had produced or co-produced his own albums since 1981, Anderson put his trust in Auerbach.

“I booked the session and here I’ve got a room full of musicians, and I really didn’t know if he was going to be able to hear in the headphones,” Auerbach remembers. “But we got him behind the microphone, he started singing and it was pure magic. His voice is like caramel magic coming out of those speakers.”

Listening to Anderson’s vocals on Years, it would be impossible to guess that anything was amiss. Delivered in that distinctive, rich baritone, “Celebrate” provides a perspective of gratitude while “Slow Down,” “All We’re Really Looking For” and “You’re Nearly Nothin’” are some of the most eloquent love songs he’s ever recorded.

Meanwhile, “I’m Still Hangin’ On” conveys the realities of a soldier living with PTSD, while “Tuesday I’ll Be Gone” – a breezy duet with good friend Blake Shelton – captures the joy of just getting away from it all. The rambling vibe of “Wild and Free” and irresistible rhythm of “What’s a Man Got to Do” feel like they’ve been in Anderson’s repertoire all along. Beyond Years, the sessions also yielded a rewarding new friendship between the artist and producer.

“John will sing it as many times as you want. He wants it to be great, but the thing is, once he starts singing, it’s almost right there, right from the first lick,” Auerbach says. “I feel incredibly lucky that I even had to the opportunity to make a record with John Anderson, let alone have all this meaning to it.”

Anderson adds, “We went in the studio, and I remember saying, ‘I’m going to do this like it might be my last.’ It still could be, but now the chances of that are getting slimmer and slimmer every day. I’m doing better so I’m not hardly thinking that way anymore. That’s a blessing, too.”

EVENT SCHEDULE

GENERAL ADMISSION

Getting in is easy, come to Fredricks Outdoor in advance of the show, or visit our online apparel shop, and purchase one of our branded t-shirts. That shirt will get you in to this concert, and ALL of our future concerts, for free. The best part? Each shirt is only $20. That's right, cheap entertainment for life. Pretty sweet, right?

For the less adventurous types, you can pay at the gate. It's still going to cost you $20. And you won't have an awesome shirt. And you'll be sad. (But… you can trade your admission proof for a shirt later, if you’d like.)

Children 10 and Under are FREE with a paid parent or guardian. 

PREFERRED ACCESS

Preferred Access will provide front row area access during the concert, as well as separate restrooms during the show. You can purchase preferred access passes here or in store.

PREFERRED ADMISSION INCLUDES

• FRONT-ROW-AREA ACCESS TO THE STAGE

• SEPARATE RESTROOM

• SEPARATE, PREFERRED ACCESS BAR AREA*

* Same prices, just less walking to concessions. 

Note: While chairs are permitted in the preferred access area, they must be set up in the back of the area. Due to limited space, we cannot allow chair placement in the front. 

PREFERRED ACCESS PRICE SCHEDULE

Preferred access for this event is $50 per person.

CONCESSIONS & MORE

• No outside food or beverage. 

• Per local and state regulations, absolutely no outside alcohol is permitted.

• We will have food trucks on site for eatin'.

• We will be serving beer at The Snak Shak, and at various beer tents and carts.

• We'll also have a couple of liquor carts.

• You MUST provide ID to be served any alcoholic beverage. We will have a one or more stations where you'll be able to show your ID to receive a wristband for alcohol consumption.

• No coolers.

• No backpacks.

• Uniformed and plainclothes officers will be on site, patrolling.

• No untoward shenanigans. 

Join us on Saturday, April 24th for a special concert event with Justin Moore and Confederate Railroad. We'll have food trucks, music, and lots of fun right here on The Farm at Fredricks Outdoor!

EVENT SCHEDULE

GENERAL ADMISSION

Getting in is easy, come to Fredricks Outdoor in advance of the show, or visit our online apparel shop, and purchase one of our branded t-shirts. That shirt will get you in to this concert, and ALL of our future concerts, for free. The best part? Each shirt is only $20. That's right, cheap entertainment for life. Pretty sweet, right?

For the less adventurous types, you can pay at the gate. It's still going to cost you $20. And you won't have an awesome shirt. And you'll be sad. (But… you can trade your admission proof for a shirt later, if you’d like.)

Children 10 and Under are FREE with a paid parent or guardian. 

PREFERRED ACCESS

Preferred Access will provide front row area access during the concert, as well as separate restrooms during the show. You can purchase preferred access passes here or in store.

PREFERRED ADMISSION INCLUDES

• FRONT-ROW-AREA ACCESS TO THE STAGE

• SEPARATE RESTROOM

• SEPARATE, PREFERRED ACCESS BAR AREA*

* Same prices, just less walking to concessions. 

Note: While chairs are permitted in the preferred access area, they must be set up in the back of the area. Due to limited space, we cannot allow chair placement in the front. 

PREFERRED ACCESS PRICE SCHEDULE

Preferred access for this event is $75 per person, but from now through Valentine's Day, you can get it for only $50!

CONCESSIONS & MORE

• No outside food or beverage. 

• Per local and state regulations, absolutely no outside alcohol is permitted.

• We will have food trucks on site for eatin'.

• We will be serving beer at The Snak Shak, and at various beer tents and carts.

• We'll also have a couple of liquor carts.

• You MUST provide ID to be served any alcoholic beverage. We will have a one or more stations where you'll be able to show your ID to receive a wristband for alcohol consumption.

• No coolers.

• No backpacks.

• Uniformed officers will be on site, patrolling.

• No untoward shenanigans. 

ROCK THE BOAT 2020

Fredricks Outdoor is proud to welcome Parmalee and Lee Gibson to our Fifth Annual Rock the Boat concert on beautiful, scenic Lewis Smith Lake. This is a FREE on-the-water event. No admission necessary. Come see the show from the comfort of your boat!

DETAILS

• WHO: Parmalee & Lee Gibson

• WHEN: Saturday, July 4, 2020 // Music will start around 6PM

• WHERE: Devil's Branch on Smith Lake
  (Just North-Northwest of Duncan Bridge)

• COST: FREE!

• Fireworks to follow the music!

Please be mindful of the ADPH Safer at Home order. You can read more here: https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/legal/assets/order-adph-cov-gatherings-052120.pdf

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OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

Fredricks Outdoor Presents Paul Thorn

Join us for an evening of fun and music, featuring special guest Paul Thorn! 

• WHO: Paul Thorn, Lee Gibson, You, and Us

• WHAT: A Rockin' Good Time

• WHEN: October 27th, 2018, 5:00 PM

• WHERE: Fredricks Outdoor, Priceville, Alabama

• WHY: Because it's fun.

Admission

Getting in is easy, come to Fredricks Outdoor in advance of the show, or visit our online apparel shop, and purchase one of our branded t-shirts. That shirt will get you in to this concert, and ALL of our future concerts, for free. The best part? Each shirt is only $20. That's right, cheap entertainment for life. Awesome.

For the less adventurous types (wusses), you can pay at the gate. It's still going to cost you $20. And you won't get the awesome shirt. And you'll be sad.

Children 10 and Under are FREE with a paid parent or guardian. 

Concessions & Other Stuff

• No outside food or beverage.

• Per local and state regulations, absolutely no outside alcohol is permitted.

• We will have food trucks on site for eatin'.

• We will be serving beer at The Snak Shak, and at various beer tents and carts.

• We'll also have a couple of liquor carts.

• You MUST provide ID to be served any alcoholic beverage. We will have a few stations where you'll be able to show your ID to receive a wristband for alcohol consumption.

• No coolers.

• No backpacks.

• Uniformed officers will be on site, patrolling.

• No untoward shenanigans.

About Paul Thorn

Paul Thorn has created an innovative and impressive career, pleasing crowds with his muscular brand of roots music – bluesy, rocking and thoroughly Southern American, yet also speaking universal truths. Among those who value originality, inspiration, eccentricity and character – as well as talent that hovers somewhere on the outskirts of genius, the story of Paul Thorn is already familiar. Raised in Tupelo, Mississippi, among the same spirits (and some of the actual people) who nurtured the young Elvis generations before, Paul Thorn has rambled down back roads and jumped out of airplanes, worked for years in a furniture factory, battled four-time world champion boxer Roberto Duran on national television, signed with and been dropped by a major label, performed [on stages with Bonnie Raitt, Mark Knopfler, Sting, and John Prine among many others, and made some of the most emotionally restless yet fully accessible music of our time. He’s also appeared on major television shows such as Late Night with Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Kimmel Live, been the subject of numerous National Public Radio (NPR) features and charted multiple times on the Billboard Top 100 and Americana Radio Charts. This year, Paul released an album titled Don’t Let the Devil Ride, which he describes as “the culmination of my whole life in music, coming back to my roots.” It marks his first time recording gospel music - featuring guests such as the Blind Boys of Alabama, the McCrary Sisters, and Preservation Hall Horns - and his creation of a body of strikingly original songs that address the foibles of human relationships without necessarily favoring the sacred over the profane.

About Lee Gibson

Southern roots run deep in Lee Gibson’s veins and you see that on stage when he performs. Nashville-born but he was raised in the small town of Winchester, Tennessee, giving Gibson the humbleness that comes across on stage and his love for country music. Having been compared to Dwight Yoakam and Ronnie Dunn, Lee Gibson’s voice is powerful, clear and definitely country. With his influence, from these artists and so many more, Gibson pursued writing with some of the top Nashville songwriters. In 2001 he landed his first record deal and this put him on the stage with Randy Houser, Anthony Smith, Darryl Worley, T. Graham Brown, and even the late George Jones. As Lee Gibson steps on stage he does so with the experience he has gained over the years of working in the music business. His 6 foot 4 inch stature carries the deep richness in his voice as he sings to his audiences. As you walk into the venue you look on stage and Lee Gibson is performing. His voice carries through the sound system and you know you are about to see a great country singer on stage. His experience and talent shows through and the friendliness in his voice welcomes you to a seat. This is a Lee Gibson show. Quality, talent and pure country. Artists with whom Lee has performed: George Jones Randy Houser Darryl Worley Ronnie McDowell Rhett Akins Daryle Singletary T Graham Brown Steve Wariner Venues of interest where Lee Gibson has performed: Graceland Wildhorse Saloon CMA Fest Von Braun Civic Center Knuckleheads(KC,MO)

ROCK THE BOAT 2018

Fredricks Outdoor is proud to welcome The LACS back to our turf for our Third Annual Rock the Boat concert on beautiful, scenic Lewis Smith Lake. This is a FREE on-the-water event. No admission necessary. Just our way of adding a little extra fun to Smith Lake.

DETAILS

• WHO: The LACS
• WHEN: July 1st, 2018 // Music will start around 4PM
• WHERE: Devil's Branch on Smith Lake
  (Just North-Northwest of Duncan Bridge)
• COST: FREE!
• Fireworks to follow the music!

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2017 FALL CONCERT: SAWYER BROWN

Here we go again, folks! Come on out to Fredricks Outdoor's 2017 Fall Concert for a night of music, food, beer, and fun with Sawyer Brown taking the stage.

SCHEDULE

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM  —  Store Hours
4:00 PM - Close —  Parking Opens
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Political Rally featuring Roy Moore
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM —  Sound Check & Opening Act(s)
8:00 PM - CLOSE —  Sawyer Brown

EVENT ADMISSION

You folks that have been to our events before know the routine, here's the rundown for the rookies.

GENERAL ADMISSION

• If you're wearing FREDRICKS OUTDOOR APPAREL: FREE General Admission

  • Now you can buy your shirts and hats online!

• Kids aged 10 or under: FREE Admission (with a guardian that's paid for admission).

• Everyone Else: $20 per person, General Admission

PREFERRED ACCESS

Preferred Access includes front-row-area access to the stage* and a chance to win a meet & greet with the artists. Limited quantity available (500 max).

(*Because of limited space, Preferred Access is standing room only. No chairs are permitted in the Preferred Access Area.)

Preferred admission is in lieu of Fredricks Outdoor Apparel Admission. Your shirt still gets you into our concerts for free, forever. Now, though, there's a way to make a small purchase to get some extra access (and possibly more) during each concert.

ROCK THE BOAT 2017

Fredricks Outdoor is proud to welcome Grammy Award winning band The Kentucky Headhunters back to our turf for our 2nd Annual Rock the Boat 2017 concert on beautiful, scenic Lewis Smith Lake. This is a FREE on-the-water event. No admission necessary. Just our way of adding a little extra fun to Smith Lake.

DETAILS

• WHO: Kentucky Headhunters [Opening Act TBD]
• WHEN: July 2nd, 2017 // Music will start around 4PM
• WHERE: Devil's Branch on Smith Lake
  (Just North-Northwest of Duncan Bridge)
• COST: FREE!

MAP

Just in case you need help finding us, here's a map to the location. When you see Devil's Branch, you won't be able to miss it. Just look for our giant LED sign and concert pavilion.

If you need help finding us, please feel free to call our store in Priceville, AL at 256-340-8899.

MUSIC & FUN: COUNTRY STYLE

On April 15th, 2017, come see country music legend Travis Tritt, with special guest (and long-time Fredricks pal) Ryan Couron at Fredricks Outdoor. 

As usual, it's going to be an entire day of music, food, fun, and shenanigans. Check out all the details and whatnot below and be sure to bookmark this page, and follow us on Facebook, to get updates on the regular.

OPEN HOUSE

This year, we're adding an open house event to the mix. In the week leading up to the show, come by for some special deals on boats, tractors, RVs, and more. MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE OPEN HOUSE IS COMING SOON!

PREFERRED ADMISSION

We're trying something new for this event. Instead of an all-out general admission or VIP-only experience, we're going a little more toward the middle of the road.

INTRODUCING: PREFERRED ACCESS PASSES

Preferred Access includes front-row-area access to the stage* and a chance to win a meet & greet with the artists. Limited quantity available (500 max).

(*Because of limited space, Preferred Access is standing room only. No chairs are permitted in the Preferred Access Area.)

Preferred admission is in lieu of Fredricks Outdoor Apparel Admission. Your shirt still gets you into our concerts for free, forever. Now, though, there's a way to make a small purchase to get some extra access (and possibly more) during each concert.

You can purchase your preferred access passes in-store, online using the following link, or by calling our retail store at 256-340-8899. 

TRAVIS TRITT

More than 25 years after Travis Tritt launched his music career, the Grammy award-winning artist continues to sell- out shows, top sales charts and stay true and relevant to Country music fans across the globe. On the heels of sold-out shows throughout his solo acoustic tour and amid a heavy tour schedule that takes Tritt and his band across the country to play for packed out crowds, the Southern-rock influenced Country artist topped the SoundScan Top 200 Catalog Country Albums chart for 50 consecutive weeks. A Marietta, Ga. native, Travis Tritt is dubbed one of “The Class of ‘89,” which included Country music superstars Garth Brooks, Clint Black and Alan Jackson; all of whom dominated the charts in the early ‘90s. Among his eleven studio albums and numerous charted singles are nineteen Top 10 hits, including “Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde,” “Here’s A Quarter” and “It’s A Great Day To Be Alive.” His 25 year career has produced millions in album sales, two Grammy award wins and multiple No. 1 singles on the Country radio charts. On Nov. 18, Tritt is set to release a special live 2-disc CD and DVD, titled A Man and His Guitar – Live From The Franklin Theatre. For more information on Travis Tritt, visit his website TravisTritt.com and follow him on Twitter and Facebook.

RYAN COURON

Born in California, Ryan Couron is a natural country boy by God’s grace. When on stage, this 26-year-old melts his influences into a sound mixed with traditional country and southern-rock with a healthy twist of the new country music as well, contributing to the establishment of his strong fan base in the entire Arkansas area. Combined with his original songs, including the debut CD “Play What I Feel Like,” a comfortable and confident stage presence and strides toward a new direction, 2011 has been an outstanding year that has produced great progress in Ryan’s young career.

Ryan still resides in Benton, AR to take advantage of the resources country life has to offer. His musical style was influenced by such greats as: Chris LeDoux, Randy Travis, Travis Tritt, Alan Jackson and Hank Williams, Jr. He discovered his vocal talent in a peculiar month long experience at age 16, while attending a Catholic seminary for Gregorian chant classes in Pennsylvania. Ryan is a charismatic, raw talent dedicated to his musical career and his passion can be seen in how he meets and greets with his crowds, fans and friends.

FREDRICKS OUTDOOR HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL 2016

On October 29th, Fredricks Outdoor will have a PILE of awesome stuff for you to do, eat, drink, and listen to. Seriously, this event's gonna be a big one, so put your game face on. We've got it all: A BBQ cookoff competition (with all sorts of delicious stuff for you to eat), games and recreational stuff for the kids, a concert featuring Chris Janson with special guests Donica Knight and Brandon Henson, and a costume contest! If you can't find something to do during this event... well... we don't know what to tell you.

Please bookmark and check in on this page frequently as we will have quite a few updates in the coming weeks.

EVENT SCHEDULE

EVENT ADMISSION

You folks that have been to our events before know the routine, here's the rundown for the rookies.

CONCERT ADMISSION

• If you're wearing FREDRICKS OUTDOOR APPAREL: FREE Admission
• If you're wearing a FULL COSTUME: FREE Admission
• Kids aged 10 or under: FREE Admission (with a guardian that's paid for admission).
• Everyone Else: $20 at the Gate

As we have many times, we will also be offering VIP passes for this event. The VIP pass includes:

• VIP Parking Area

• Indoor Restroom Access

• VIP Side-Stage Lounge Area with Private Bar and Exclusive drink options.

• Exclusive Fredricks Outdoor VIP Shirt

• Mix & mingle with Donica Knight and Brandon Henson

• Finger Foods & Snacks

PLUS you’ll be entered to win one of a limited number of passes to meet, and take your picture with, Chris Janson.

BBQ COOKOFF ADMISSION

• An all-you-can-eat Taster's Pass for the competition is $20 per person.
• Kids 12 and under are free.

Admission to the Cook Off is separate. Now, before you get your feathers all ruffled, bear in mind that you get to eat barbecue. Lots of it. Also, approximately 88 cents of every dollar is going to a good cause. Chill. Eat. Be merry. Read more about the BBQ Cook Off below.

UNITED WAY BBQ COOKOFF

We'll start the day off with a BBQ Cook Off Competition with United Way of Morgan County. With a small, separate admission fee of $20, you'll get to eat all the barbecue that your innards can hold. You'll feel good on the inside, not only because you've eaten some lip-smacking barbecue, but also because about 88% off all proceeds will go back to the Morgan County community. That's right folks, you can help the local community while helping yourself to some excellent food. Pretty sweet, right? You'll even get the opportunity to vote on your favorite BBQ for the People's Choice Award.

If you're more of the competitive type, you can even enter the competition for a modest $100 entry fee. In addition to the People’s Choice Award, there will be Team Winners selected by a Panel of Judges.  Prize categories and prize dollars will be determined by how many teams are entered and what they plan to cook. 

To participate in the competition, or for more information, contact Rhonda Wingenter at 256-552-1722 or by email at rhonda.wingenter@ipaper.com. 

Click here to learn more about United Way and their mission.

CHAINSAW CARVING with CUTTIN' THRU

Roark Phillips of Cuttin' Thru will be doing a live chainsaw carving here at the shop during the day. You wouldn't believe what this man can do with a saw! Come on by and check it out! Be sure to check out his site!

PLAY TIME: ACTIVITIES FOR THE KIDS

We've got a lot of fun activities lined up for the kiddos throughout the day!

• Test your marksmanship (safely) in "Tin Can Alley"
• Give our home-made Skee Ball machine a shot.
• Face painting
• Candy & Prizes
• Quarterback Toss game.
• Play areas and more!

LISTEN UP: THE CONCERT

No tricks folks, just treats! We've got rising star Chris Janson ("Buy me a Boat") taking the stage with special guests Donica Knight and local sensation Brandon Henson. It's a packed show that you don't wanna miss!

Starting at Calhoun Community College the following fall, Brandon studied the Basic Subjects of Business, before becoming a father to his son, Cayden Lane, in 2009. With the duties of juggling being a father, work-life and school, Brandon decided to post-pone his education and enter the industrial workforce full time. Shortly after the decision was made, Brandon welcomed his second child into the world, his daughter, Barkley Rae, whom was born in 2011. As life went about it's ways, Brandon was happy, full of joy and excitement, and loved being a father to his children. [READ MORE]

Millions of people are victimized by crime every year. Don't be one of them! Safety experts agree that the single most important step to ensuring your personal safety is making a conscious decision to Refuse to be a Victim.

That's why leading experts and the National Rifle Association have developed the Refuse to be a Victim program. This FREE seminar teaches easy-to-understand methods for increasing your situational awareness and will help you develop your own personal safety strategy. 

TOPICS COVERED WILL INCLUDE

The Psychology of the Criminal Mind
Home & Phone Security
Automobile & Travel Security
Personal & Technological Security
Self-Defense Devices and Training Options

Rock the Boat 2016

Fredricks Outdoor is excited to announce our very first on-the-water concert event! I mean, it makes sense, right? We do sell boats; we like being on the water... Why not have a concert on the water? Done and done.

Confederate Railroad will be returning to the stage at our Fredricks Outdoor Smith Lake compound to send some slick soundwaves over the water. All you have to do is show up, tie off and have a good time.

Opening for Confederate Railroad will be... well... whoever wins our first ever Battle of the Bands. If you think your band has what it takes, head on over there and sign up! Not only will you get to open for CRR, you'll get $1,000 prize money to share (or fight over... that's up to you guys).

TO RECAP...

Entire Weekend
Lots and lots of fun. Seriously.
For free...

DIRECTIONS AND STUFF

The actual concert is on the water. Come by boat. If you don't have a boat, come buy one. We have lots of them. Our slough is in Devil's Branch on beautiful Lewis Smith Lake in Arley, Alabama. We're including the address as an approximate location to help you navigate to the show.

Fredricks Outdoor Smith Lake
257 County Rd. 3968
Arley, AL 35541

QUESTIONS?

If you've still got questions, that's ok! Just fill out the form and one of our helpful internet people will get back with you to help you out!

THINK YOU'VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES?
PROVE IT... 

This summer, Fredricks Outdoor will be hosting our first ever Battle of the Bands in Devil's Branch on Beautiful Smith Lake. The winner will receive $1,000 and the opportunity to open for Confederate Railroad the next day. 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

We'll keep this part simple. We like simple. 

• You apply to participate using the form on this page. Application is not a guarantee for participation.
• You must completely fill all required fields on the form. 
• Inability to provide links to music or video samples will disqualify you from participating.
• Our staff will make the determination whether you may participate. 
• Once the decision is made, we will let you know via email.
• You must... 
  • ...have a setlist prepared prior to the event.
  • ...be prepared to provide your own equipment.
  • ...be prepared to roll with the punches and use house PA or other amplification where necessary.
• You should prepare three songs to play, however, you must consider time constraints and that you may have to shorten your setlist as needed.

MORE INFO

Come on out to our lake house, unwind, have some fun, and try out the all new Vortex jet boats from Chaparral. We'll have free food and drinks for the family and we'll be giving away some sweet apparel and merch too.

Plus, Chaparral is sweetening the deal for any deals closed that day with a FREE extended warranty: FIVE YEAR Component Coverage and TWO YEAR Engine Warranty. Awesome? Yes... yes it is.

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

Fredricks Outdoor is excited to announce our 2016 Spring Concert featuring Trace Adkins, with special guest Aaron Lewis. 

This is going to be a huge event, and you WON'T want miss it! 

Stay tuned as details become available and don't forget to head on over to Facebook to like us, share us, and invite all your friends.

ADMISSION

Getting in is easy, come to Fredricks Outdoor in advance of the show and purchase one of our branded t-shirts. That shirt will get you in to this concert, and ALL of our future concerts, for free. We have a big selection of sizes, colors, and designs. There's something for everyone. The best part? Each shirt is only $20. That's right, cheap entertainment for life. Awesome.

For the less adventerous types (wusses), you can pay at the gate. It's still going to cost you $20. And you won't get the awesome shirt. And you'll be sad.

Can't make it to the store? Give us a call and we'll take your order over the phone and ship it to your door (shipping charges apply). 

VIP ADMISSION

For this very special event, we will be offering a limited number of VIP passes to this event. VIP Access will include:

• VIP Parking Area.
• Exclusive VIP Lounge:
  • Beat the lines with access to VIP-Only Bar
  • Unlimited Chips and Salsa in Lounge
• VIP Viewing area at Front of Stage.
• Gift Package (with VIP-only t-shirt and more).

VIP Access costs $125 per person. You can purchase your VIP packages online! Just select your shirt size(s) for each package and add them to your cart!

SNACKS AND DRINKS AND STUFF

As always, the trusty Snak Shak will be open for all your food and beverage needs. We'll have beer too, which I'm sure you're excited about. We are too.

Outside food and beverages are strictly prohibited. Violators will be hurled into space, as is tradition.

ABOUT TRACE ADKINS

Trace Adkins’ trademark baritone has powered countless hits to the top of the charts and sold over 10 million albums, cumulatively. His hit list includes “You're Gonna Miss This,” “Ladies Love Country Boys,” “Songs About Me,” “Every Light In The House,” “Hillbilly Bone (Blake Shelton & Trace Adkins),” and “Just Fishin’,” to name a few. The Grammy-nominated member of the Grand Ole Opry is a TV personality, actor, author, spokesman for the Wounded Warrior Program and the American Red Cross, for whom he raised over $1.5 million dollars as winner of NBC’s All-Star Celebrity Apprentice. In recent years, Adkins has performed 10 USO Tours.

In his 2007 autobiography, A Personal Stand: Observations and Opinions from a Freethinking Roughneck, the former oil-rigger recounted his rise to fame, brushes with death, and battles with personal demons. Trace has played a tough as nails biker in The Lincoln Lawyer (starring Matthew McConaughey), and a wise oracle of a tattoo artist in the family-friendly film Moms' Night Out (starring Patricia Heaton, Sean Astin, Sarah Drew). He also developed and hosted GAC’s “Great American Heroes” honoring every-day heroes.

ABOUT AARON LEWIS

If you want to get to know AARON LEWIS, just listen to The Road. On his first full-length album, the Grammy Award-nominated, multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and guitarist tells one story after another. Echoing traditional country, some of those tales are hilarious and heartwarming, while others are pensive and personal. Nevertheless, they're all equally powerful, vibrant, and unforgettable.  For Lewis, The Road continues to wind and surprise like it always has.

In 2011, the Staind frontman formally arrived in the country world with the release of his debut EP, Town Line. Highlighted by the success of gold-selling single "Country Boy" featuring the legendary George Jones and Charlie Daniels, the seven-song EP reached #1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart and #7 on the Billboard Top 200 upon release. Critical praise followed: PEOPLE’s Chuck Arnold said, "He proves to be a natural on nostalgic ballads like 'The Story Never Ends,’ (3/14/11)," while the ASSOCIATED PRESS’ Michael McCall wrote, “He injects a flavor of his own into a polished, commercial country sound in a way that could win over country fans who've never heard of Staind (2/28/11).”

Lewis also received two Academy of Country Music nominations for "Vocal Event of the Year" for "Country Boy" (for his work as artist and as co-producer) as well as two CMT nominations--one for "USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year" and another for "Collaborative Video of the Year."  Simultaneously, the music video for the single stirred similar fan fervor, surpassing 12 million views on YouTube and 3 million on CMT.com. After a whirlwind year, Lewis began working on what would become The Road in the fall of 2011.

In many ways, The Road brings things full circle for Lewis. In Staind, he has made an indelible mark on hard rock. The group has sold 13 million albums worldwide, yielding four consecutive top 3 debuts on the Billboard Top 200 as well as numerous radio hits. Their single "It's Been Awhile" also remains the most-played rock song of the decade. Still, this new chapter proves cyclical for Lewis, actually bringing him back to the first style of music he'd heard: country music.

Now, he's carrying on a tradition of storytelling and songwriting himself. "I'm really hoping the songs speak for themselves," he concludes. "I hope people hear the record and realize that this is all me. There's nothing more to say. I'm just writing songs like I have been for my whole career."

That's all he really has to do. For Aaron Lewis, The Road looks brighter than ever.

We're very excited to announce our 2015 Fall Event! This year, it's all going down on the spookiest of all holidays: Halloween! 

Join us for an action packed day of fun, food, and music for the whole family with, Mustang Sally, Kevin Sport, Judge Talford and the legendary Shenandoah!

TICKETS AND ADMISSION

• Wearing Fredricks Apparel? FREE
• Wearing a FULL Costume? FREE
• Fredricks Outdoor T-Shirts can be purchased at our retail store for $20.
• If you're not the adventurous type, you can pay $20 per person at the gate.
• Kids 10 and under are free.
   

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

When country music lovers talk about the greatest groups in the genre, Shenandoah is always at the forefront of any discussion. Fueled by Marty Raybon’s distinctive vocals and the band’s skilled musicianship, Shenandoah became well known for delivering such hits as “Two Dozen Roses”, “Church on Cumberland Road” and “Next to You, Next to Me” as well as such achingly beautiful classics as “I Want to be Loved Like That” and the Grammy winning “Somewhere in the Vicinity of the Heart” duet with Alison Krauss.

Today that legacy continues as original members Raybon and Mike McGuire reunite to launch a new chapter in Shenandoah’s storied career. It all began when the guys got back together to perform a benefit concert for a friend battling cancer. “We saw how folks reacted,” Raybon says of the response to their reunion. “And then Jerry Phillips, son of legendary Sun Records producer Sam Phillips, said ‘You guys need to make a run at this. People still love what you do. You can tell by the reaction. There’s a lot of excitement in the air.’” [read more here].

We are very excited to welcome back the unbeatable energy that is Mustang Sally!

When you attend a Mustang Sally show, you are transported away from everyday life and into the world that Mustang Sally inhabits: a world where dancing on the bar is encouraged, and spontaneity is king. People are transformed from spectators into participants through interactive songs both edgy and poignant. Mustang Sally has performed alongside high profile names such as Montgomery Gentry, Gretchen Wilson, Big & Rich, and Blake Shelton, in addition to being demanded worldwide as fair and festival headliners, receiving a standing ovation at the Kickin' up Kountry Festival in Thief River Falls, MN, and playing to sold out crowds at the Havelock Country Jamboree in Havelock, Ontario. 

They routinely perform over 200 dates a year, and have toured the U.S. from coast to coast, as well as Europe and Asia. The ladies have also been featured in Country Weekly Magazine and gave the magazine staff a private concert. “We enjoyed the hell out of the girls,” were the words of Larry Holden, Editor in Chief of Country Weekly. “What great gals—to go along with amazing vocals, outstanding lyrics and one of the tightest bands on the planet.” While the music of Mustang Sally appeals to all ages and walks of life, the girls take particular pride in writing songs that “tell it like it is” for women. 

Mustang Sally's dedication to their fans can be seen at every show; post-show autograph lines often look more like family reunions as the ladies joke and catch up with returning audience members.

Lead singer Tobi Lee puts it best: “We have the best job in the world, and without our fans, we wouldn’t work!”

Kevin Sport grew up in the small town of Greenville, Al and started singing and performing when he was in grammar school. His love for music and entertaining lead him to Nashville, TN where he worked as a songwriter and demo singer for two different publishing companies. Kevin experienced performing not only in Nashville but New York City and was on his way to seeing where his dream would take him. As life unfolded Kevin’s first attempt at chasing his dream didn’t turn out like he’d hoped. The stresses of life took a toll and he quit. He threw his guitar under the bed, stopped singing, and stopped writing and pursued another path. What Kevin realized later is at the heart of what he’s doing now. As life moved forward many events lead Kevin right back to the dream that was put in his heart from the beginning. Only this time, he wasn’t turning back. He was going to see it through because he was seeing it through a different set of eyes. Being in the right place is not a destination, it is a journey. It’s all about doing what was put in your heart to do in order to be a part of a bigger story as well as making the world around you better. Kevin is doing this through music and entertainment, and just like you, he’s seeing where his journey will take him.

Kevin wanted to produce a brand with this simple message. “The Right Place with Kevin Sport” has on guest who share their talent and/or story in a way that connects. The conversations and moments they share engage the viewer to think about themselves and the people in their life. Through our musical guest or special guest, or live performance, our passion is to not only to leave people entertained but
touched, inspired, and encouraged….Because, “When you are following your Dream, Your God given Dream, You are Always in The Right Place”.

See Kevin on RFDtv every Saturday at 4:00pm on his hit show, The Right Place with Kevin Sport. 

JUDGE TALFORD Progressive Americana Music

Every once in a while, a group of musicians will come together and the chemistry will just fall into place. Such is the case with this band from Bell Buckle, TN, Judge Talford Band (JTB). It is the collective goal of the band to make good music that they enjoy playing and that people enjoy listening to. The band takes the listener on a musical journey through time without leaving one’s seat. This is done with instruments that are traditionally considered bluegrass instruments, rich vocal harmonies with influences that span multiple genres, and an entertaining stage show. They have already received favorable reviews from the most important people in the industry, the audience.

The musical style of JTB is a product of the guys’ varied musical influences. With influences including Alabama, Alison Krauss, Dan Tyminski, James Taylor, Delbert McClinton, Dr. John, Jimmy Buffett, Dire Straits, George Strait and The Eagles, it’s no wonder that this band sounds so much different than most traditional bluegrass bands. Although the band does perform several crossover songs, they should not be mistaken for a cover band. Each song is treated to the band’s ecclectic musical interpretation. They have a way of taking any song and making it their own. They also perform several originals written by members of the band, as well as others.

JTB has appeared on several nationally televised shows. The first, “Song of the Mountain,” is viewed in over 190 markets nationwide on the PBS network of stations. Another notable television appearance was on the “Shotgun Red” television show, which is seen on RFD Television. In 2010, the band opened the SPBGMA Awards show. The band was also selected as showcase alternates at the NACA (National Association for Campus Activities) convention. This is voted on and awarded by a panel of college students. 2013 marks the band’s first appearance at Dollywood’s Celebrity Theater, 2014 at Silver Dollar City and Eddie’s Attic and the band released a new album in June 2014.

Judge Talford Band is a perfect fit for your next event. Whether it is a Fair, music festival, corporate function, college or university function, music hall, theater, church, cruise ship or private party, JTB will tailor their stage show to meet your specific needs. Visit www.judgetalfordband.com for more information on JTB. Also, be sure to visit their website (www.judgetalford.com), Facebook and YouTube pages.