Music part of Outdoor Expo in Placerville

By Kristi Buffo

PLACERVILLE -– What’s the perfect cap to a day spent celebrating the abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation in El Dorado County? How about music, dancing and food.

On Oct. 2 as part of the first Gateway to the Sierra Sportsman’s & Outdoor Expo, regional band Hired Guns will perform a concert on the green at the fairgrounds in Placerville. Those attending the expo receive free admission. Or, attend the concert only for $5. Food and spirits will be available for purchase.

Hired Guns, based out of Sacramento and featuring vocalist Shawna Lea of Shingle Springs, primarily covers country band but also features a danceable blend of music ranging from new country (think Jason Aldean) to the Southern rock of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Don’t be surprised to find the music of the Rolling Stones and Pat Benatar showing up on the set list either.

With recent concerts at the El Dorado Hills Town Center weekly music series and the center’s inaugural July Fourth fireworks celebration, Hired Guns is quickly making a name for itself and gaining fans in El Dorado County.

Who/What: Concert on the Green featuring Hired Guns

Where: El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive in Placerville

When: Oct. 2 beginning at 7pm

Tickets: $5 concert only; free with admission to Saturday’s Sportsman’s & Outdoor Expo.