The Pitchforks of Duke University Return to the Fine Arts Center
January 26, 2015
February 6th at 8:00 p.m. ~
CAMDEN, SC – The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County welcomes back Camden’s favorite a cappella singers from Duke University, The Pitchforks. Set for Friday, February 6th at 8:00 p.m. in the Wood Auditorium, the harmony of this all-male group will delight audience members with old standards and contemporary favorites. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. The performance is made possible by Bob Sheheen.
About The Pitchforks
Founded in 1979, The Pitchforks are the oldest a cappella group at Duke University. They perform across campus and North Carolina throughout the academic year, appearing in venues ranging from dorm common rooms to professional sports arenas. They have sung the national anthem at Chicago Bulls and Duke Basketball games, showcased themselves before the Queen of Jordan, and even opened for Ben Folds at Duke’s Last Day of Classes in the spring of 2009. The group has twice won the CARA Award for Best Male Collegiate Album in the nation with its 2006 release,” ”Bring It Back,” and its 2008 release, “Disconcert.” The Pitchforks’ most recent album, Refraction, was released in 2012. Their previous album, All In, was awarded runner-up for Best Male Collegiate Album as well as winner of Best Male Collegiate Song and Best Male Collegiate Arrangement for its hit single, “Fireflies.”
For more information or tickets call 803-425-7676 extension 300 or visit the FAC website at www.fineartscenter.org. The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County is located at 810 Lyttleton Street in Camden. Box office hours are Monday through Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Thursday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
The Fine Arts Center is funded in part by the Frederick S. Upton Foundation and the South Carolina Arts Commission, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional funding is provided by the City of Camden, Kershaw County, and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina along with donations from businesses and individuals.
