Velo Caps Parks Playtime in Suwanee

The chilly weather Saturday night meant no encore, but there still was plenty of warmth for Andy Velo at in Suwanee.

Family members got hugs and pictures with Velo, the country music rising star who came home for the headline event at Parker's Parks Party. He took the stage about 8 p.m. and played about an hour, shorter than intended because the fans who did turn out still were affected by the cold. Also, the event was competing with the LSU-Alabama college football telecast.

"And how 'bout them Bulldogs right up the road?" Velo, 24, said in reference to North Gwinnett High, his alma mater, and its region-clinching football victory the night before.

Velo's set included his newest single, "Southern Thing," as well as some well-known country/rock songs.

Keeping with the evening's emphasis on home-grown talent, Lanier High senior Jordan Humphrey preceded Velo with an impressive performance of well-known songs and his newest single. Humphrey and his band had a "big band" touch.

Among the other parks-related events were a petting zoo at White Street Park and fishing at Sims Lake Park. Photos are attached.

Story and video by Steve Burns; photos by Steve Burns and Melanie Fleury.