John Anderson, Sawyer Brown – Apopka

Legendary country artists Sawyer Brown and John Anderson are returning to the Apopka Amphitheater for the highly anticipated 2024 Apopka Proud concert. Join the City of Apopka on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM, for a rare opportunity to see these country stars perform their greatest hits on their hometown stage. These Apopka natives will be joined by opening act Dallas Tyler, another talented local and aspiring country artist.

The high-energy country supergroup Sawyer Brown Band, founded in Apopka, Florida. Known for their blue-collar, grassroots songs reflecting on life, the band features Apopka natives Mark Miller (lead vocals) and Greg Hubbard (keys/piano), along with Joe Smyth (drums/percussion) and Shayne Hill (lead guitar). They rose to fame after winning Star Search in 1983, securing a record deal, and have since released eighteen studio albums and charted over 50 times. The Sawyer Brown Band will be returning to the amphitheater with their new album, “Desperado Troubadours,” their first release in 20 years

Joining Sawyer Brown is country music great and Apopka native John Anderson, a recent inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame, will return to the Apopka Amphitheater with an acoustic set and his newest album, Years. Known for his No. 1 hits “Swingin’” and “Straight Tequila Night,” Anderson is making his comeback after a major health setback. He approached this latest album with the mindset that it might be his last. Now recovered, he continues to deliver the heartfelt storytelling and eloquent love songs that have defined his twenty-two-album career.

Apopka Proud tickets are available on Eventbrite with various purchasing options, including general admission lawn seats ($25), covered amphitheater seating ($50), and reserved tables ($600). When purchasing tickets on Eventbrite, official merchandise and a limited number of preferred parking passes will be available as add-ons (additional fees apply). Free general parking will also be available within the Northwest Recreation Complex, where the Apopka Amphitheater is located.

For general admission lawn seating, one chair will be permitted into the event per ticket. However, tents, umbrellas, tables, outside food, and beverages are prohibited inside the event. Various food and beverage options will be available for purchase inside the venue. Gates open at 4:30 PM for a 5:30 PM show time.