Cone Denim to celebrate 125th anniversary with multi-platinum band KANSAS April 6

"Greensboro, NC (January 11, 2016) - As part of their 125th anniversary celebration, Greensboro-based Cone Denim is proud to present a live performance by KANSAS. The multi-million selling band will perform at the Cone Denim Entertainment Center in their only Carolinas appearance on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, having spent more than four decades as a part of the soundtrack of the lives of multiple generations of music lovers.

The band’s first public statement appeared on their self-titled album in 1974. "From the beginning, we considered ourselves and our music different and we hope we will always remain so." Little did this legendary rock group realize that back in the early ‘70's, what seemed to be “different," was actually ahead of its time.

This "garage band" from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold, who worked for Don Kirshner. The band has produced eight gold albums, three sextuple-Platinum albums (Leftoverture, Point of Know Return, Best of KANSAS), one platinum live album (Two for the Show), and two one million-selling gold singles, ‘Carry On Wayward Son’ and ‘Dust in the Wind.’ KANSAS appeared on the Billboard charts for over 200 weeks throughout the ‘70's and ‘80's and played to sold-out arenas and stadiums throughout North America, Europe and Japan. ‘Carry On Wayward Son’ was the #2 most played track on classic rock radio in 1995 and went to #1 in 1997.

Coinciding with the celebration of their 40th anniversary, the band KANSAS, was inducted into both the Kansas Hall of Fame and the Georgia Music Hall of Fame as recognition for their achievements from both their native state and adopted home state.

The band, which is currently comprised of original drummer Phil Ehart, bassist/vocalist Billy Greer, keyboardist David Manion, vocalist/keyboardist Ronnie Platt, violinist/guitarist David Ragsdale, and original guitarist Richard Williams, continues to perform in front of large and enthusiastic audiences around the world.

Along with touring, KANSAS continues to remain a fixture of Classic Rock radio and has reached a whole new audience through their unmistakable presence on the popular video games Rock Band and Guitar Hero, and through their songs inclusion in various television shows such as ‘Supernatural,’ and ‘South Park,’ and with films ‘Old School,’and ‘Anchorman.’

The Cone Denim Entertainment Center is proud to present artists such as KANSAS. Featuring state-of-the-art audio and amenities in an intimate setting, the downtown theater is the ideal venue to enjoy an evening with a music legend. Come experience what everybody is talking about at the newest performance venue in the Triad. With balcony seating that puts the audience virtually right over the stage, the Cone Denim Entertainment Center provides an unforgettable experience.

Tickets for the Kansas performance be on sale Friday January 15 at all TicketMaster outlets, or online at www.cdecgreensboro,com. You may also call the box office at 336-378-9646"

- A Press Release

Gregg Allman Band coming to the Cone Denim Entertainment Center in April for only NC show

"Greensboro, NC (December 8, 2015) - The Gregg Allman Band will perform at the Cone Denim Entertainment Center in his only North Carolina appearance on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 .

As co-founder, with his guitar virtuoso brother Duane, of the Allman Brothers Band in 1969, Gregg Allman has been one of rock's most influential and iconic performers, virtually defining Southern Rock in the process. He is a multiple Grammy Award winner, and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and whose distinctive voice placed him 70th in the Rolling Stones list of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time, with his 2011 album, Low Country Blues, further cementing Allman's legacy as a gifted interpreter of the blues, as well as his status as a performing icon.

The Cone Denim Entertainment Center is proud to present an artist of Mr. Allman's stature, performing a night of hits spanning four decades, including “I'm No Angel”,”Slip Away”, “Melissa”, “Midnight Rider”, and “Ramlbin Man”, to name but a few.

Featuring state-of-the-art audio and amenities in an intimate setting, the downtown theater is the ideal venue to enjoy an evening with a music legend. Come experience what everybody is talking about at the newest performance venue in the Triad. With balcony seating that puts the audience virtually right over the stage, the Cone Denim Entertainment Center provides an unforgettable experience.

Tickets are available at all TicketMaster outlets, or online at www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, go to www.livemusicgso.com"

- A Press Release

Downtown Business Owners Bring Experience and Expertise to new Downtown Venture!

"Area business owners Rocky Scarfone, Paul Talley, Howard Dozier, and Jeffrey Furr are bringing

their experience and expertise together to bring The Great Balls Of Fire Dueling Piano Bar to Downtown Greensboro at 115 South Elm Street.

"Our goal together as a partnership group is to create a synergy on the 100 block of Elm Street that would attract a diverse demographic that would be able to see a show at the Cone Denim Entertainment Center, then after the show go sing along with the piano players at the dueling piano bar or to the multi-faceted nightclub and lounge Limelight, which features Downtown's only rooftop nightclub. There will be no cover at Great Balls of Fire Dueling Piano Bar or Limelight with a ticket stub from Cone Denim Entertainment Center after a show. Great Balls of Fire Dueling Piano Bar will have different touring Piano Players weekly, thus enhancing the customers experience. It will be a fun, laid back atmosphere and one that we believe will become a favorite for bachelorette and birthday parties, or just a night out,” said Scarfone, “as a partnership we wanted to create an affordable night out with a lot of choices and with Great Balls of Fire Dueling Piano Bar situated between the Cone Denim Entertainment Center and Limelight we felt this was a natural to achieve our goal.”

Scarfone is the owner of the local Ham's Restaurants, as well as the Buckhead Saloon, The Underground, and the new Live Nation-affiliated Cone Denim Entertainment Center.

Paul Talley owns the adjoining Limelight Nightclub, Arizona Pete's and the Comedy Zone on Patterson St in Greensboro, as well as the popular Uptown Charlies at N. Church St and Highway 150 in north Greensboro.

According to Talley ,”this is a wonderful opportunity to create an entertainment destination that will appeal to a broad range of people.”

Jeffrey Furr is an Attorney with the law firm King & Spalding and a partner in the Ham's Restaurant in Winston Salem at the Thru Way Shopping Center and a partner in the Cone Denim Entertainment Center. Howard Dozier is a partner in Limelight and the landlord of several downtown locations.

Great Balls of Fire Dueling Piano Bar is set to open on Friday, February 13, with talented and entertaining pianists Joel Randolph and Jerod Brocklehurst, who has opened for and backed up American Idol winners.

Great Balls of Fire Dueling Piano Bar will be open Fridays and Saturdays at 9PM, expanding to Thursdays soon after the grand opening."

- A Press Release

.38 Special coming to the Cone Denim Entertainment Center in December

Southern Rockers, 38 Special will perform Dec. 13 at the brand new Cone Denim Entertainment Center (CDEC), located at 113 South Elm St. in downtown Greensboro.

“We are very pleased to have .38 Special performing at the Cone Denim Entertainment Center", said CDEC President Rocky Scarfone. "Their hits over the past three decades makes them an artist that attracts a wide age group of fans and brings back a lot of memories for their fans.” 

Since their beginnings in Florida, .38 Special has always had a southern flavor, with founding member Donnie Van Zant hailing from the same musical family as the original members of the legendary Lynyrd Skynyrd. Their breakthrough came with “Hold On Loosely”, and was quickly followed by “Caught Up in You” (#1 on Billboard's Popular Music Chart) and “If I'd Been the One” (also #1) which went on to become popular classic radio staples. The band has produced 13 studio albums which have sold over 10 million units to date worldwide and placed seven singles in the Billboard Top 40, such as “Second Chance” (#1), “Back Where You Belong”, “Rockin' Into the Night”, and “Teacher Teacher.”

Tickets for all of the performance will be on sale 10am Fri, Oct. 31 at all TicketMaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone 800-745-3000.

- A Press Release

Ham's at Thruway Center Opening in November!

Greensboro-based Ham's Restaurants has announced it plan to open a new location at the Thruway Center in Winston-Salem in November. It is expected to open around Nov, 18.

Renovations have been on-going at the former Fox & Hound location, 327 Lower Mall Dr., over the past three months.

“We are proud to be a part of the lineup of great shops and restaurants at the Thruway Center, and we look forward to bringing an all new Ham's experience to Winston-Salem" said Ham's Restaurants president Rocky Scarfone. "Since June, we have been putting together some new additions for this Ham's location which are tailored towards ensuring that every guest has a wonderful experience.”

Among the renovations will be an on-demand beer tap wall that guests can operate and serve themselves.

“Our new beer wall will be a unique and fun way to experience the vast variety of craft beers that are rotated frequently,” stated Scarfone.

In addition to a newly renovated exterior and interior, Ham's at Thruway Center features all of Ham's favorite menu offerings plus some new surprises. There will be over 32 draft beers on tap, pool tables, dartboards, a ping-pong table, over 50 high definition televisions, three 110' high definition TVs and the Triad's only Sound Hound_TM system, which will enable guests to listen to whichever game they want right at their own table.

Ham's is committed to fulfilling it's goal of serving great food at great prices, and staying the place where the motto is “It's Always a Good Time.”

- A Press Release