The Swingin' Medallions to perform June 1 in Ridgeland

The Swingin' Medallions, one of the greatest party bands to ever play across the Deep South, will make a repeat performance at the Jasper County Farmers Market on June 1.

Made famous by their No. 1 hit, "Double Shot of My Baby's Love," the Swingin' Medallions, are South Carolina bred and their high-energy style has been exciting crowds at colleges, festivals, reunions and beach venues since the 1960s.

"Having the Swingin' Medallions back in Jasper County for the fourth straight year is really great," said Kendall Malphrus, executive director of the Jasper County Chamber of Commerce. "Every year they have drawn enthusiastic crowds. They are terrific entertainers. No true rock and rollers will want to miss this concert!"

Bruce Springsteen calls their "Double Shot" rendition "the greatest fraternity rock song of all time!"

Concert goers can expect to not only hear "Double Shot," but the Swingin' Medallions top singles "Hey Hey Baby" and "She Drives Me Out of My Mind" plus favorites from their album like "Wooly Bully" and "Barefootin" and other great hits from that era.

Malphrus said gates will open at 7 p.m. with the concert starting at 8 p.m. Admission is $15. Tickets purchased at the gate on concert night will be $20. Advance tickets may be purchased by calling the Chamber of Commerce in Ridgeland at 843-726-8126. A portion of each ticket will be donated to The United Way of the Lowcountry.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the concert. There will be "drinking wrist bands" available for purchase at $10 each (for persons age 21 and older). Special VIP "up close" tables are available for advance purchase for $250. The VIP Packages includes tickets for 10 people (but not drinking wristbands). Attendees are asked to bring their own lawn chairs. The event will be held rain or shine and coolers are not permitted.

The Jasper County Farmers Market is located on the south side of Ridgeland which can be accessed from Interstate 95 at Exits 18 or 21.

For more information, go to the county's website at www.jaspercountychamber.com.