Musical McCain Coming To Suwanee

The City of Suwanee has established itself as an art town, with a constant rotation of free art exhibits, concerts and festivals, and August is no exception. The platinum-selling singer/songwriter Edwin McCain will perform a free concert at Suwanee’s Town Center Park on Saturday, Aug.16.

McCain is currently on tour to promote his just-released album, a collection of vintage R&B cover songs entitled Nobody’s Fault But Mine (Saguaro Road Records. The concert will begin at 8 p.m. with an opening act.

McCain is well-known for his blend of southern soul and acoustic storytelling as well as for his hits: I’ll Be, I Could Not Ask for More, Solitude, Write Me a Song, and Hearts Fall.

His newest original material CD, titled Lost in America, was released in 2006. He expects to begin work on a new album in the fall.

Listening to McCain’s performance of these classics – as well as his own soulful hits – for free in Suwanee’s Town Center Park promises to be an equally enjoyable experience. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, picnic dinners, friends, and neighbors. Food and beverages, including beer and wine, will be available for purchase; however, no alcohol may be brought into Town Center Park.

Off-site parking and free shuttle transportation to Town Center Park will be provided. The shuttle will run from 7:30 p.m. -10:30 p.m. from Shawnee North Business Center, 305 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road.