Vulcan AfterTunes 2011
Cool Tunes. Fresh Brews. Sweet Views.
Sundays this fall at 3 pm
This fall, enjoy cool tunes, fresh brews and sweet views on Sunday afternoons with your favorite cast iron statue, Vulcan. Chill out in Birmingham’s backyard and end your week with some of the area’s best music while witnessing spectacular views of Birmingham’s city skyline. This three-part series features local and national singer/songwriter acts often heard on Reg’s Coffee House and the new Birmingham Mountain Radio! Now in its 7th year, Vulcan AfterTunes has become a highly anticipated event for music lovers and a unique cultural outing for families to enjoy in a one-of-a-kind city setting!
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Sunday, September 25
3:00 Patrick Davis
4:00 Will Hoge
Hoge has sold quite a few albums on his way to regional and national fame, and he’s been moving people on stage for well over a decade. It’s what he does. He’s an artist people see over and over again, because every show is unique and gripping. His songs, while not cheerful on the surface, have the cathartic power of the blues for their recognizable human situations. And then there’s the voice -like a human Hammond B3 - clear here, rough there and drenched with dynamics and soul. Hoge’s passing resemblance to Bruce Springsteen is fitting for a rocker who is so very of his place and who inspires such fervent loyalty and rapturous praise from his fans. He’s blazed brightly without going off the rails and he’s grown as a songwriter.
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Sunday, October 9
3:40 Scars on 45
Making music was the furthest thing from Scars on 45 co-founder Danny Bemrose's mind until the professional soccer player for England's Huddersfield Town F.C. broke his foot at 21 and his world came crashing down. "I was in limbo, without knowing what to do with myself," he says. Danny put down the soccer ball and picked up his father's guitar. "I'm quite an obsessive person. I became kind of addicted," he says. Those early years led to creation of Scars on 45, a quintet from Leeds, England, that combines the gentle melodic intensity of Snow Patrol or Keane with the added allure of co-ed vocals. Highlights on the group's self-titled, 10-song debut include the gracefully propulsive "Heart on Fire" which will be featured on the Grey’s Anatomy Original Soundtrack this upcoming season.
5:00 Milo Greene ***UPDATE***
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Sunday, October 23
3:00 Doc Dailey
4:00 Diane Birch
Singer-songwriter Diane Birch took half her lifetime, and traveled across the
globe, to get to America, where she literally found her voice and made her
remarkable debut, Bible Belt. Though only in her mid-twenties, Birch likes to
think of herself as an “old soul,” and indeed there is a startling maturity in
her singing and a veteran’s self-assurance in her writing. Hook-driven songs
like “Fools” and “Valentino” offer more than just instant gratification: they’re
like your new best friends – you’ll want to get together with them as frequently
as possible. Birch mixes piano-playing virtuosity with easy-going soul, and she
can strike an uplifting groove on even the most melancholy tune. Her work bears
hints of Laura Nyro (when she was hanging out with LaBelle) and early 70’s Karen
Carpenter (when she was ruling the charts), while effortlessly incorporating New
Orleans second-line rhythms, gospel fervor, doo-wop harmonies, country-blues
guitar and classic AM radio-style melodies.
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Ticket Prices
General Admission - $15
(Includes concert, admission to Vulcan Center Museum and Observation Tower and tax)
Children 12 & under are FREE!
Vulcan Members - $7.50
YP Birmingham Members - $5 off a general admission ticket when you present your card at the gate. 
*VIP Package - $75
(2) General Admission Concert Tickets
(1) Parking Space
(4) Drink Tickets
(1) Autographed Poster
(1) 9” Frisbee
Complimentary afternoon snack for (2) provided by featured concert food vendor
*Proceeds from all ticket sales help support Vulcan Park and Museum’s ongoing mission to preserve and promote Vulcan as the symbol for the Birmingham region, to advance knowledge and understanding of Birmingham’s history and culture, and to encourage exploration of the region.
***Attention Groupon Customers: Please show Groupon upon arrival at the gate. No online redemption necessary.
Event FAQs
1. Where can I buy tickets for Vulcan AfterTunes?
Advanced tickets are available online only! Click the button above to purchase now. Tickets are also available at the gate on the day of each concert. All tickets are general admission and first-come, first-served. ALL SALES FINAL. No refunds, rain checks, or exchanges. Gates open at 1:00 p.m.
2. Will there be food and drinks available?
Yes.
Snacks will be available for purchase during each concert. Check back soon to see a list of our local food vendors! Drinks will also be available for purchase (water, soft drinks, beer and wine.)
3. Can I bring my own alcohol?
No. Outside alcohol may not be brought in. All coolers brought onto the park grounds will be checked for alcohol.
4. Should I bring blankets and/or a chair?
Yes. Blankets and lawn chairs are strongly encouraged. Seating is on the park grounds and is first-come, first-served. Gates open at 1:00 p.m.
5. Are pets allowed?
No. For safety reasons, pets are not allowed on the park grounds during Vulcan AfterTunes.
6. Is there parking and/or shuttles available?
Vulcan Park and Museum provides FREE parking to its visitors everyday, however, our parking is very limited. Once our parking lots are at capacity, there will be a free shuttle service available in the Jefferson County Board of Education parking lot across the street from Vulcan Park and Museum’s main entrance. All parking is FREE.
7. I am driving in from out of town. Where can I find information on nearby restaurants and hotels?
The Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau will be helpful in planning your visit.
Vulcan Park and Museum is a smoke free environment. If you have any additional questions, please contact us at info@visitvulcan.com. We look forward to seeing you soon at Vulcan AfterTunes!
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