Announcing the Harpeth Springaroo

An All Day Music Benefit Along the Harpeth River in Kingston Springs, TN - Net proceeds to assist five people with mounting medical expenses caused by late stage cancer
 
May 9, 2012 - PRLog -- Kingston Springs, TN… Harpeth Springaroo is a cancer relief benefit scheduled for Saturday, May 19 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. located at Liles River Bottom along the Harpeth River in scenic Kingston Springs, TN. There are multiple genres of music planned including Bluegrass, Country Rock, Old Time Rock/Oldies, Folk, Americana, Blues, and Latin Rock – all local talent that represents some of the very finest artists, session musicians and experienced performers.  Planned music includes: Spontaneous Mountain Boys, Runaway Home, John Stone, RevolFusion, Los Lazy Boys, the Amy Hart Band, Savannah Conley, Amy Bruce, and more. The gate opens at 9:00 a.m.

The venue, a 20 acre field located near 1450 West Kingston Springs Road that borders both the Harpeth River and Turnbull Creek.  Known locally as “Liles River Bottom” there will be access to the event by river or road.  A Paddle Adventures Unlimited Meet-up group has been created especially for this event that will provide the opportunity to paddle to the event as a group by river and stay for the day with take-out in the evening.
In addition to an eclectic mix of music there will be pit bar-b-que, grilled burgers and ribs, an afternoon horseshoe tournament, a silent auction, wine and cheese welcome tent and an inflatable for small children.  

The cost is $10. Children, 12 and under are free. The Springaroo admission price does not cover the cost of food or beverages, however all food and activities will be reasonably priced. Donations also will be accepted the day of the event for this benefit.
Organizer, Leslie Allen says, “The Harpeth Springaroo is a benefit for five people who are currently struggling with the pain and financial hardship caused by this disease.  All net proceeds will be divided equally among five people, ranging in age from 21 to their early fifties who have mounting medical expenses.  We hope this day will be especially memorable and fun for everyone that is able to join us along the river for this excellent cause.”

A silent auction will take place at the Springaroo from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. with all items on display. Highest bidders will be announced by 4:00 p.m.  Items include a painting by Henry Isaacs of the Harpeth River Bottom, canoe rentals, wine, artistic sculpture by Twisted Sisters, jewelry, Lugo’s gift certificate, Karen’s gift certificate and much more. For a full listing of silent auction items email Leslie Allen at leslielallen@comcast.net, or visit the notes on the Springaroo Facebook Community page.

Financial donations in support of this benefit may be made to Community Bank & Trust in the name of Harpeth Springaroo. Heritage Bank in Kingston Springs, TN is accepting silent auction items, and cases of water and colas for this event.  

Sponsors for the event include: Randy and Leslie Liles, Halleen and Tom Liles, Hillard and Teresa Liles, Take Five Group, Devin Norcross, Wildcat Communications, B.J. Mitcham, Kingston Springs United Methodist Women, Community Bank & Trust, Red Tree, Heritage Bank, Blinker Light Port-a-Potty, Cheatham County Republican Committee, Katie Fisher and Friends, Tennessee Contractors, South Side Disposal, Bob and Renee Bussiere, Nashville Tent and Awning, Quiznos, Gina Binkley Graphic Design, South Side Disposal, Cathy and Randy Frisch, Martin & Company Advertising, Phil & Lynn Thune, Fed Ex/Kinkos (Harding Road), Evie and Kevin Sommers and more.  

Directions from Nashville, TN: Take I-40 West from Nashville, to Exit 188, and make a right (NW) onto Luyben Hills Road, turn left at West Kingston Springs Road, turn right at N. Main Street, take left onto West Kingston Springs Road (Audrey Beck Town Hall on right) at stop sign, travel over Turnbull Creek, turn right over the railroad track bridge and make an immediate right onto gravel road that will lead to Liles Bottom.  The venue is less than 3 miles from I-40 and a short distance from White Bluff along Hwy. 70.
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