Vulcan Painters Sponsors Vulcan AfterTunes for 9th Year

Birmingham, AL Sept. 1 - For the ninth straight year, Vulcan Painters Inc. will sponsor Vulcan AfterTunes, a three-concert series featuring up and coming artists,outdoors on the grounds of Vulcan Park and Museum. The series will feature rising stars in music and feature craft beers. This year's concerts are:

September 25: Dylan LeBlanc with Duquette Johnston perform; craft brews from Straight to Ale;

October 9: Big Sam's Funky Nation and Tragic City perform; beer selections from Avondale Brewing Company;

October 23: Amanda Shires and Jesse Payne perform the final concert of the series; brews from Good People Brewing Company.

Gates open at 1 p.m., opening acts start at 2:30 p.m. and headliners start at 4 p.m.

Seating outside is first come first served, and people of all ages attend, bringing their own chairs and blankets to sit on. Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for members and 5-12 year-olds, and free for 4 and under. The ticket price also includes admission to Vulcan Park's Museum and the observation tower. Tickets can be purchased at the gate and at visitvulcan.com. Parking is limited and shuttles will bring patrons from overflow parking lots.

Vulcan Painters Inc. supports Vulcan Park and Museum's mission of educating the public about the events of Birmingham's industrial past, and its commitment to telling Birmingham's story through the arts. Vulcan Painters specializes in painting steel structures, industrial plants, pipe for sewer, and fabricated parts.

For more details go to www.visitvulcan.com.