The Troubadours to reunite for benefit concert for Washington State Foundation
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The Troubadours, a Marietta band, will reunite for a one-night-only benefit for the Washington State College of Ohio Foundation.
The Troubadours Reunion Party will be held April 6 at the Adelphia Music Hall in Marietta where Troubadours John Walsh, Jeff George, Dave Tenney, Andrew Colvin and Bill White will perform vintage rock and roll songs by The Rolling Stones, The Eagles, The Beatles, Steely Dan, Peter Frampton, Hall & Oates, Bob Seger, Steve Miller Band, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jackson Browne, Steely Dan and Tom Petty, among others.
"The band hasn't performed together for more than a year, but they've decided to give their fans what they've been asking for and get together one more time," Foundation Director Megan
Marion said. "We are excited that they are doing this to help raise money to support our student emergency fund."
While the band will lead the party, it shouldn't overshadow the reason for the show, to benefit students through the Washington State Foundation, Walsh said.
"We just provide the soundtrack for it," he said.
Members of The Troubadours have connections to the college.
Walsh, the lead singer, is a 1984 graduate of Washington State and was selected as a Distinguished Alumni in 2009. Tenney, bass guitarist, was on the college Board of Trustees from 2014 to 2019 when he served in several roles including vice chairman and chairman.
The five musicians have played together as a band for more than 15 years, formerly known as The Fossils and Apollo Sinatra.
Walsh and George have played music together since 1977 in junior high in a garage garage band, Scenario. White and Walsh have performed together since 1983.
"We've been playing together as the Troubadours for more than a decade, and before that with The Fossils," White, who plays keyboards, said. "Our music is selected for fun and lots of dancing. We hope we can help the Washington State College of Ohio Foundation by drawing a crowd of friends and fans who have followed us for years."
The band will play three sets in a three-hour span, Walsh said. Maybe more, he said.
"It depends on how the party is going," he said.
Vicky Wood, the president of Washington State, also is a fan of the band, Walsh said.
"How wonderful it is that these talented musicians are willing to give their time and talent to support our students," Wood said. "Amid their busy lives and demanding careers, it's meaningful that they generously donate their talents to Washington State."
Doors will open at 8 p.m. and The Troubadours will take the stage at 9 p.m.
Tickets are available through Eventbrite at www.theadelphia.com. For sponsorship information or to purchase a table, go to www.wscc.edu/community/foundation/.
Event and ticket information also is available on Adelphia’s Facebook page.