38 Special To Close Out Woodstock 2018 Summer Concert Series

WOODSTOCK, GA — The city of Woodstock on Monday made a much-anticipated announcement of which band will close out its 2018 Summer Concert Series.

38 Special will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8 at the Northside Hospital Cherokee Amphitheater at the Park at City Center, the city said.

38 Special is a Southern rock band that has released 15 albums since 1976 and has sold more than 20 million records. According to the band's website, most music lovers associate the group with hits such as "Hold On Loosely," "Rockin’ Into the Night," "Caught Up in You," "Fantasy Girl," "If I’d Been the One," "Back Where You Belong," "Chain Lightnin'" and "Second Chance."

Band members include Don Barnes (guitarist/vocalist), Danny Chauncey (guitarist/vocalist), Barry Dunaway (bassist), Gary Moffatt (drummer) and Bobby Capps (keyboard player vocalist).

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The next installment of Woodstock's Summer Concert Series will feature Departure: The Journey Tribute Band on Saturday, July 14. Departure replicates the look, sound and feel of the 80's iconic group. Hailing from Atlanta, Departure has taken to downtown's Madlife Stage many times, which has allowed the band to develop a large following in Woodstock.

Everclear will take to the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater stage on Saturday, Aug. 11. The popular 90's alternative rock band will take you back with their hits like "Father of Mine" and "Santa Monica," and is sure to be a favorite in this year's lineup.

Attendees should note the city will offer a free shuttle service for the concerts, which are free and open to the public. A total of 6 buses will run two routes:

• Route 1: Northside Hospital Towne Lake Parking Deck (900 Towne Lake Parkway) traveling to and from the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater at 101 Arnold Mill Road.
• Route 2: Woodstock City Church (150 Ridgewalk Parkway) traveling to and from the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater.

The shuttles will run during each summer concert from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Additionally, the city has designated an Uber/Lyft drop-off and pick-up location at the Chambers at City Center at 8534 Main Street. Of course, the city's trolley will run its normal routes during special events. You can check out the destinations and stops by visiting the city's website.

Photo: Musicians Don Barnes (C) and Danny Chauncey (R) of 38 Special perform on the Palomino Stage during day 1 of 2017 Stagecoach California's Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club on April 28, 2017 in Indio, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Stagecoach)