PICKENS — The Pickens High School Athletic Department will be hosting the second annual Pickin’ in Pickens bluegrass fundraiser March 4 with Balsam Range the highlight of the evening.

The 2015 International Bluegrass Association’s Vocal Group of the Year, Balsam Range will be the featured performer for the event which begins at 7 p.m. The fundraiser is for the benefit of all Pickens High School student-athletes and the athletic programs the Blue Flame participate in.

Athletics Director Stan Butler is pleased to have such a big name draw for entertainment and the opportunity to benefit the school’s students and athletic programs.

“We are extremely excited to have Balsam Range back at Pickens High School this year for our annual Pickin’ in Pickens Bluegrass fundraiser to support athletics,” Butler said. “Balsam Range is an extremely talented group and we appreciate all that they do for us here at Pickens High School by helping us with this fundraiser. We hope all bluegrass music lovers will attend this tremendous event and help support both our athletes and Balsam Range.”

The show will be held in the PHS auditorium with tickets available for fans now. Purchases may be made on the PHS website for $20 through March 2. Tickets will be available at the door the night of the concert for $25.

Pickens High School is offering a new student ticket for $10 this year but those will only be available at the door and with a paying adult or valid school ID.

Questions should be directed to the Athletics Director’s office at 864-397-3702.

Balsam Range, The International Bluegrass Association’s 2015 Vocal Group of the Year, will headline Pickens High School’s Pickin’ in Pickens on March 4 at 7 p.m.
https://www.theeasleyprogress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web1_balsalm_range-97-1024×623.jpgBalsam Range, The International Bluegrass Association’s 2015 Vocal Group of the Year, will headline Pickens High School’s Pickin’ in Pickens on March 4 at 7 p.m. Courtesy photo

By D. C. Moody

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