Versatile Sugar Ray Frontman Rocks Indian Ledge With Lifehouse and Gin Blossoms

You’ve got to hand it to Mark McGrath. Somehow the front man for Sugar Ray hasn’t been out of the limelight, even when his band isn’t recording or touring. "Don’t Forget The Lyrics," on VH1, shows McGrath in the role of game show host, coupled with spots on the celebrity gossip show "Extra."  More recently, he was fired off Donald Trump’s "Celebrity Apprentice," losing to the iconic Gary Busey and finishing in 10th place.

Yet whether he’s rocking sold-out arenas or hugging a giggling contestant, McGrath is charismatic and larger than life, and a
likeable guy. We lucky Trumbullites will get to witness McGrath first hand when Sugar Ray performs with Lifehouse and the Gin Blossoms on Sept. 10 at Indian Ledge Park.

Lifehouse has been a favorite in our house since the release
of "Hanging By A Moment" in 2001. Over the last ten years, the band, like our kids, have grown and their 2010 single, "Halfway Gone," is more sophisticated, yet just as appealing.

"Hey Jealousy" and "Found Out About You," by the Gin Blossoms,
date all the way back to 1992, which were followed by "Follow You Down" and "'Till I Hear It From You" in 1996, four of the Blossoms’ best-loved songs. They’re just as fun to listen to now as they were then.

Tickets for the concert are $30 for lawn seating or $45 for reserved seating, which includes parking at . The box office is located at the , 5892 Main
St., at the corner of Church Hill Road.

Box office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and noon through 5 p.m. on Saturday.