Join for the 2023 Cooper Ford Concert Series, presented by Vision 4 Moore. The Pines Times is proud to be a Platinum sponsor of the Concert Series! This a family-friendly event and fun for all ages.

Departure-The Journey Tribute Band takes place on Friday, September 22. The concert benefits The Companion Animal Clinic Foundation (for the Sandhills Spay Neuter Veterinary Clinic in Vass) and The Moore County Citizens’ Pet Responsibility Committee.

In their 15th year together, DEPARTURE is the most respected Journey tribute band in the nation. DEPARTURE replicates the look, sound and feel of the original 80’s rock super group; Journey. These veteran musicians love what they do and have developed an amazing on-stage chemistry. They pride themselves on giving their audience an incredible high-energy, qualitative stage show from start to finish. Dressed in the iconic tuxedo jacket, Departure lead vocalist, Brian Williams, has an amazing singing voice, flawlessly matching Steve Perry’s vocal range and on-stage movements. Departure plays all the hit songs that everyone knows and loves. Their performance is professional and highly engaging for their audience. Everything heard during their performance is live with no pre-recorded tracks used. Performing over one hundred shows nationally per year, Departure brings the very best of Journey to audiences of all ages.

The concert takes place outdoors at Cooper Ford (located 10 minutes from the Pinehurst traffic circle) in Carthage. Please bring chairs or blankets for your own comfort. Beer/wine sales and food trucks will be on-site. No outside food/beverage/coolers permitted and no pets please. A valid form of ID IS REQUIRED to purchase alcohol-no exceptions.

The event will be held rain (if safe for the audience and the Band to perform) or shine-no refunds will be issued. The gates open at 6:00pm with the show beginning at 7:00pm. In case of inclement weather, please visit our website www.vision4moore.com or call 910-365-9890 for updates.

Tickets $27 in advance ~ $35 at door ~ $12 Students (13-17 with ID) ~ 12 & under are free. To purchase tickets, CLICK HERE.