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The Factory Line to Make Debut Performance at PAC Close to Home Community Series

The Factory Line to Make Debut Performance at PAC Close to Home Community Series

July 23, 2021

The Clark State Performing Arts Center (PAC) will continue the Close to Home Community performance series on Wednesday, July 28 at 6 p.m. with The Factory Line.

“Last summer’s ‘Close to Home’ series exceeded our expectations, so we brought it back for this summer,” said Adkins. “We expanded the name of the series to ‘Close to Home Community Series’ because this is a series for the community with all the performers from the community.”

The Factory Line features: Patrick Dawson on guitar/fiddle/lead vocals; Jared Oder and Bryan Beekman on guitar; Ben Miller on bass, and Chris Wilke on drums.

The Factory Line will perform a mix of Americana and folk rock.

“(We are) Looking forward to telling our story through songs that reflect on where we’ve been and where we are now. Everyone has a story to tell; and we will tell ours,” said Dawson. “This is a new project for all of us in this band and this will actually be our first performance as ‘The Factory Line.’”

Dawson said the Close to Home Community series provides additional opportunities for the community to enjoy and develop an appreciation for live performances. Dawson also said it is an opportunity to showcase the fact that the Springfield community is home to many talented performers.

“We are honored to be a part of it,” he said.

The Close to Home Community Series events are free of charge will be held in the outdoor courtyard between the PAC and HBC, 300 South Fountain Avenue. Food trucks will be on site and a cash bar will be available.

Patrons attending the Close to Home Community Series are encouraged to bring their own seating and follow current state health directives for physical distancing and face coverings. Outdoor events may be moved indoors if inclement weather poses a hazard.

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Lori Common Communications Coordinator

937.328.6086 commonl@clarkstate.edu