MacDaddys poised to play for First Friday downtown

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

August is arriving this Friday and with it will come First Friday on the Putnam County Courthouse Square.

Greencastle businesses will continue special First Friday activities on the square, including an appearance by musical guests The MacDaddys from 7-9 p.m. on the north side of the courthouse.

Based in Terre Haute, The MacDaddys have been entertaining since 1996. Starting as an acoustic act, the band has evolved over time into a total live music experience.

Although the band has covered many states over its tenure, the MacDaddys have settled into the

Indiana/Illinois market and are currently booking both nightclub and private events.

Current band members are: Kevin Beel, drums; Jay Carpenter, guitar, and vocals; Dave "Big Love" Amerman, bass and vocals; and David Hunt, vocals, guitar and ukulele.

Other special events planned for First Friday are:

-- 6-7 p.m., Dance routine celebrating National Dance Day by Dance Workshop.

-- 7-9 p.m., Beer tasting at Almost Home with two promo girls passing out keychains and mustaches.

-- 9 p.m.-midnight, War Radio performing inside The Swizzle Stick.

Business specials planned for First Friday this month include:

Almost Home -- Grilling porkburgers and ribeye steak sandwiches (from Myers Market). Almost Home will be open regular hours.

Downtown Cafe -- Pretzel burger, side choice and drink for $6.95. Handmade milkshake, $1.99

Eitel's Florist -- Received 20 percent off in-store purchase (may not be combined with any other discounts). Friday flower special, buy one stem, get one free.

Game Warehouse -- Friday night magic and a 5 percent discount on everything in the store (cannot be used with other discounts).

Mason Jewelers -- Free cleaning and polishing.

Moore's Bar and Grill -- Enjoy live music with Brent Arnold starting at 8 p.m. Dinner specials include ribeyes and seafood along with drink specials.

Myers Market -- Fresh chicken wings, ready for the grill, $1.99 per pound all day long.

Starbucks -- Get any Frappuccino free with the purchase of the same size Frappuccino.

Planned pop-up booth on the square -- Pap's Metal Yard Work.

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