The Coshocton County Beacon April 17, 2019 - Page 14

Casee Allen bringing music festival back to Main Street
By Josie Sellers
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COSHOCTON – Casee Allen is bringing
his No Name Town Music Fest back to
Coshocton.
Th e Coshocton native and Nashville
recording artist will host his festival on
Saturday, June 29 on Main Street in front
of the court house. Music will start at 4
p.m. with a variety of artists taking the
stage including Allen himself.
“So far, I think we are going to end
up with a total of seven or maybe eight
performers,” Allen said. “Th ere will be a
main stage and side stage with acoustic
acts performing in between sets on the
main stage.”
Tickets can be purchased online at
eventbrite.com. General admission
tickets are $10 online or $11 at Shelby
Th eaters. Children 12 and under are free.
A limited number of $30 VIP tickets also
are available. Th ey include extras such
as a meet and greet starting at 5 p.m.
at Coshocton Village Inn & Suites with
food and beverage, roped off seating in
front of the stage, and discounted festival
merchandise.
“I think the VIP tickets are already half
sold out,” Allen said.
Last year’s concert was planned in just
File | Photo
Casee Allen, center is pictured, hanging out with fans prior to performing at last
year’s No Name Town Music Fest. He is bringing the festival back to Coshocton and this
year it will be held on Saturday, June 29 on Main Street. For ticket information, visit
eventbrite.com.
three weeks and nearly 600 tickets were
sold.
“It was remarkable and defi nitely
something we want to continue to do,”
Allen said. “I have to thank Coshocton
for allowing us to shut down Main Street
and Our Town Coshocton for helping us
get the beer permit in such a short time.
To see Coshocton come together with
such a short notice and support this was
incredible.”
Returning from last year’s concert will
be Nick Walker and new to the lineup
are Jutt Huff man and Brian Milson.
Other acts and special guests will be
announced in the near future.
“I’m putting together a list of acts that
I’ve helped and worked with and for the
most part are from Ohio,” Allen said.
In addition to working on his festival,
Allen also is starting a scholarship to
award to a graduating Coshocton County
high school senior.
“I’ve always wanted to do this,” Allen
said. “Th is is something I hold close to my
heart. I want it to really make an impact.”
Th e details of the scholarship haven’t
been fi nalized, but he knows grade point
average and character will be key factors
in determining recipients.
Allen also has been busy touring and
working in his studio on a project that
will come out this summer.
“A lot of supper exciting stuff is going
on this year including being at the Ohio
State Fair on Aug. 1,” he said. “On top
of all that, I’ve also been my son’s t-ball
coach. I’ve really devoted a lot of time
to that and don’t have as many shows in
April.”
To stay up to date on Allen’s career and
details on the music festival, visit his
Facebook page www.facebook.com/ca-
seeallenmusic.
Lawrence signs lett er of intent with West Liberty University
By Jen Jones
Jen Jones | Beacon
Logan Lawrence, River View High School Senior, signed his lett er of intent to study
music at West Liberty University after his piano concert on Friday, April 12. With Law-
rence are Mrs. Hemming, Mr. Turnbull, parents - Joe and Angie Lawrence, Dr. Gerald
Lee, Lawrence, Mr. Snyder, Mr. Wagner, Mrs. Anglin, Mr. Watson and Mrs. Davis.
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WARSAW - For his senior project, River
View student Logan Lawrence performed
a piano concert on Friday, April 12. While
the concert was free, Lawrence did say
that all donations would be given to the
Coshocton County Animal Shelter. To
make the evening more special, Law-
rence signed his letter of intent to study at
West Liberty University.
Lawrence only began playing the piano
three years ago. “I was part of the Cardi-
nal Chorale with Mr. (Chuck) Synder and
decided I wanted to play an instrument.
I felt like I needed to play the piano.” He
also said that playing helps him to relieve
stress and “It allows me to speak without
speaking.”
He chose West Liberty University
because he felt at home as soon as he
stepped onto the campus. “Th e envi-
ronment felt so good.” He is also excited
to study piano performance and music
education with Dr. Gerald Lee. “I’d love
to do what Dr. Lee does – unless I hit it
big playing,” Lawrence said, laughing. “I
want to teach college level so I need my
doctorate for that.”
He is also considering being a band di-
rector because he loves dealing with the
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instruments. Lawrence said he practices
about 10 hours a week, but that varies
depending on what else is going on that
week.
Dr. Gerald Lee spoke after the concert
and congratulated Lawrence on his
concert. “Many of you have no idea that
he had to memorize thousands of notes
for the performance you just heard. He
plays as if he has been practicing for 15
years, not just three. I am thrilled he will
be coming to West Liberty.”
His parents are Joe and Angie Law-
rence. After the concert, Angie said she
was just overwhelmed. “Every mom
thinks their child is great at something –
talented. Until Logan won the Montgom-
ery Competition, I really had no idea just
how talented he was – what his teachers
had been telling us. I’m just so proud!”
Before Logan signed his letter, he
presented the Coshocton County Animal
Shelter with $855.75. Christ Sturtz said
the shelter is so excited and grateful that
Lawrence used his concert to help them.
“We’ll be using it for spaying and neuter-
ing, vet bills, and food. I just can’t believe
how much he raised!”
APRIL 17, 2019