Summer Concert Series in Burnet continues with the versatile Dysfunkshun Junkshun
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
BURNET — Music lovers are invited to celebrate the Fourth of July a few days after the holiday when Dysfunkshun Junkshun takes the stage at the Haley Nelson Park amphitheater.
It’s the second installment of the Summer Music Series sponsored by KBEY 103.9 FM Radio Picayune, The Picayune, Double Eagle Entertainment and the city of Burnet. It takes place July 6 at 8 p.m.
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WHAT: Summer Music Series
WHERE: Haley Nelson Park amphitheater, Texas 29 West in Burnet
CONCERTS: Dysfunkshun Junkshun on July 6, free; Granger Smith on July 13, $12 per person; Steve Raby and True Grit on Aug. 3, free; Deryl Dodd on Aug. 31, $12 per person; Jake Hooker and the Outsiders on Sept. 7, $10 admission; all from 8-11:30 p.m.
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Dysfunkshun Junkshun is already familiar to employees of the city of Burnet because the band was the entertainment during the Christmas party, said Double Eagle Entertainment producer Damon Beierle.
And the band was such a hit, Beierle said it was a no-brainer to include it in the music series.
“They go from country to Bon Jovi,” he said. “They have Big Bopper-type stuff. Their range goes from every type of music.”
The producer said people of all ages will recognize songs the group sings. In addition, the band encourages concert-goers to participate.
“Everybody will have fun and enjoy the music,” Beierle said. “They make you get in the show. They don’t just stand and play instruments and sing. They put on a show.”
Ryan Beaver began the series in May, drawing about 300 people, the producer said.
“We’d like to see a few more people,” he said. “We want more than the, but we were happy. We feel like more people will come out and come back.”
The concert series has expanded to include two more country music artists. Granger Smith will play July 13, and Deryl Dodd on Aug. 31. Admission for each event is $12.
The series is at Haley Nelson Park amphitheater, which gives the city of Burnet a chance to showcase the venue, Beierle said. The park is located off Texas 29 West.
A concession stand will be on site, and concert-goers can bring their own coolers, blankets and lawn chairs.
Admission is free.
jfierro@thepicayune.com