As an action-packed summer gets underway, Tioga Downs prepares its stage on Saturday, July 1 at 8 p.m. for a special benefit concert by 38 Special to raise money for the Southern Tier Veterans Support Group.<\/p>\n
After more than three decades together, 38 Special continues to bring their signature blast of Southern Rock to over 100 cities a year. And at each and every show, thousands of audience members are amazed by the explosive power of the band’s performance. Their many Gold and Platinum album awards stand in testament to the endurance of a legendary powerhouse. <\/p>\n
With sales in excess of 20 million, most associate the band with their arena-rock pop smashes, \u201cHold On Loosely,\u201d \u201cRockin\u2019 Into the Night,\u201d \u201cCaught Up in You,\u201d \u201cFantasy Girl,\u201d \u201cIf I\u2019d Been the One,\u201d \u201cBack Where You Belong,\u201d \u201cChain Lightnin\u2019,\u201d \u201cSecond Chance,\u201d and more \u2013 Timeless hits that remain a staple at radio, immediately recognizable from the first opening chord, and paving the way to their present-day touring regimen. <\/p>\n
Tickets for the concert are now available at all Ticketmaster locations and the Tioga Downs gift shop. One hundred percent of ticket sales will benefit the Southern Tier Veterans Support Group and American Racing and Entertainment Chairman Jeff Gural will also personally match all ticket proceeds as an additional donation to the group.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are honored to help raise money for a special charity like the Southern Tier Veterans Support Group,\u201d Jeff Gural said. \u201cTheir mission is to help provide a network of resources for our local veterans, service members and their families. We have always had a big heart for our veterans and are eternally grateful for their dedicated service to our country.\u201d<\/p>\n