Andy Avery to perform in Martinsville
Clint Walker Jul 24, 2018
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MARTINSVILLE -- Andy Avery, who had a short-lived opportunity to be the lead singer for the band Journey, will be giving a concert at the Linn Park Amphitheater in downtown Martinsville at 7 p.m. Saturday.
Members of the public are invited to bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music and be inspired by Avery’s life story, according to a press release.
Avery grew up in Burlington, Iowa, singing in the high school choir.
His talents led him to be lead singer in a number of groups, and ultimately earned the position as lead singer of Journey, one of the biggest rock bands in the country’s history. Unfortunately, due to his dependency on drugs and alcohol, his dream position never came to fruition. He spent time in many rehab centers.
Shortly after joining Journey, he ended up in the hospital with an overdose and the doctors said he would never sing again due to damage to his vocal cords. He also served time in a federal prison.
Today, Avery credits God for saving his soul, mind and body. Today he sings with only one vocal cord but has the ability to cover a five-octave range. He uses his talents to share his story of God’s grace, performing at churches, school assemblies and fairs across the country. He does eight fundraising concerts a year for the Children’s Miracle Network. His goal each day is to inspire others and he continues to use music as his way to connect with his audiences.
Local eateries will have food available for dining in the park before the concert. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy this opportunity to hear Avery’s story and enjoy the music. The concert is free and is being sponsored by Martinsville on the Move.
For additional information, contact Norma Calvert at 713-865-0022
