River of Life concert is 'a go' for tonight

GAZETTE STAFF


The first concert at the River of Life Amphitheatre will hit the stage tonight, after church officials received a temporary occupancy permit Thursday.

Caedmon's Call and Tree 63 will take the stage during the concert, which begins at 7 p.m.

"It's a go," said Tony Lambert, project manager and minister of youth and children at Chillicothe Baptist Church. "There are some last minute things to finish up here and there, but we will be ready to go."

Work stopped momentarily July 2, after city officials expressed some concerns over a canopy which was not included in the plans originally submitted

Lambert said he believes all concerns will be addressed before tonight's show.

Meanwhile, ticket sales have picked up.

"We sold 300 tickets in the last three days alone," Lambert said.

The amphitheater, which will primarily host Christian music concerts, will also host Summer Jam -- a collection of artists ranging from Rachel Lampa, Newsong and Shaun Groves -- Saturday, Aug. 14.


Originally published Friday, July 16, 2004 in the Chillicothe Gazette