Fund-raising concert set for Jan. 25 at Fox

Monday, January 5, 2009
Jim Salestrom will perform at a Main Street concert at the Fox Theater in downtown McCook on Jan. 25. (Courtesy photo)

McCook's Main Street Program has announced that it will hold a fundraiser concert at the historic Fox Theater on Norris Avenue on Sunday, Jan. 25. The concert will begin at 3 p.m. and will feature recording artist Jim Salestrom.

Main Street Promotions Director Mike O'Dell said, "We hope that area residents will mark their calendars and save the date." O'Dell added, "We feel very fortunate to have booked a performer of Jim Salestrom's caliber and McCook Main Street is proud to play a role in the presentation of quality, family friendly entertainment on Norris Avenue."

Further details regarding the concert, including ticket availability and sponsorship opportunities will be announced in the coming weeks.

About McCook Main Street

McCook's Main Street Program works to make a difference in the lives of all McCook residents and businesses by helping to revitalize the traditional downtown commercial business districts through economic development and historic preservation.

Harnessing the collective experience of thousands of communities like McCook, the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Main Street program (www.main street.org) is helping McCook rediscover the unique character that makes downtown a destination for consumers from both in and out of market. Main Street offers a four-point approach that emphasizes organization, promotion, design and economic restructuring.

About Jim Salestrom

Jim Salestrom (www.jimsale strom.com) has performed on-stage, "sat in" or recorded with such diverse performers as Dolly Parton, John Denver, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Kenny Rogers, Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Pure Prairie League, Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Michael Johnson, Ronny Cox (harmonies with Wendy Waldman), Dave Loggins, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Amazing Rhythm Aces, Tom Rush, John McEuen, Peter Yarrow and Paul Stookey. Top musicians such as Michael Johnson, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Jennifer Warnes, Mollie O'Brien, Tim O'Brien, Richie Furay and members of Dolly Parton's band have performed on his solo albums.

For the last several years, Jim has brought together fellow musicians and friends, including Jim Horn, Pete Huttlinger, Chris Nole and John Sommers to remember and celebrate the music of John Denver in benefit concerts in Colorado and California. He also performs at the annual tribute concerts in Aspen, Colorado, that are held on the anniversary of John's death.

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