Concerts to Highlight Space Coast Key Lime Pie Festival: Lee Greenwood, Pink Spice Band, Frank Rios, Syd Taylor Band, Dave Jones Will Perform
By Space Coast Daily // January 1, 2024
$6 festival admission on Saturday and Sunday and $15 festival admission on Friday.
BREVARD COUNTY, VIERA, FLORIDA – World famous country music legends and some of the best local musical talent that call Brevard home will entertain guests from the Budweiser Stage during the Space Coast Key Lime Pie Festival, set for January 19-21 at Space Coast Daily Park in Viera.
Key Lime Pie Festival hours and admission prices:
Friday, January 19: 5 pm – 10 pm: $15 includes festival and concert.
Saturday, January 20: 10 am – 6 pm: $6 includes festival and all shows
Sunday, January 21: 10 am – 6pm: $6 includes festival and all shows
Lee Greenwood: Friday, January 19, 7:30 pm.
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Music has always been a part of Lee Greenwood’s life. He started playing the piano when he was seven and the saxophone at 12. In junior high, he started his first group called the Moonbeams. His sister Patricia was the piano player in the band. By the time, he finished High School he played most all the instruments in the orchestra and was the Drum Major for the marching band.
Greenwood was born in Los Angeles California & finished high school in Sacramento in June 1960. He passed on track & music scholarships to the College of the Pacific along with a professional baseball career to pursue his passion for music. He also elected to skip his high school graduation ceremony to begin work at the Golden Hotel & Casino in Reno Nevada with his own band, the “Apollos”. That turned out to be a great choice.
The California native was discovered in 1979 by Larry McFaden, who saw him performing in a show at the Nugget Casino in Sparks, Nevada. Larry was the bass player and bandleader for Mel Tillis. He brought the singer to Nashville and got him signed to the Halsey Agency, who booked The Oak Ridge Boys. He began working with producer Jerry Crutchfield who would record with Lee for the next 20 years.
“Choosing songs to record is always exciting,” says Greenwood. “I’m a songwriter as well and I love lyrics that have depth and emotion. I’m thankful for the many writers & artists who have contributed to my career”.
With seven #1 songs & 25 charted singles to his credit, choosing songs proved to be a success for Greenwood. His country hits include: “It Turns Me Inside Out”, “Ring On Her Finger Time On Her Hands”, ”She’s Lying”, “I Don’t Mind the Thorns If You’re The Rose”, “Dixie Road”, “Somebody’s Gonna Love You”, “Going Going Gone”, “You Got A Good Love Comin”, “Fools Gold”, and “Mornin Ride” while he already garnered several crossover hits such as “Touch & Go Crazy”, “IOU” and the duet with Barbara Mandrell, “To Me”.
Lee Greenwood has won numerous industry awards including, Male Vocalist of the Year from the Academy of Country Music in 1983, two Male Vocalist of the Year awards from the Country Music Association in 1983 & 1984 and a Grammy for Top Male Vocal Performance in 1985 for “I.O.U.”. The CMA also named “God Bless The U.S.A.” its Song of the Year in 1985.
“God Bless the USA” went far beyond what Greenwood expected when he wrote it in the back of his tour bus in 1983. The song has been in the top five on the country singles charts three times (1991, 2001 and 2003), giving it the distinction of being the only song in any genre of music to achieve that feat. It was also #1 on the pop charts after 9/11/01. In addition, CBS News voted “God Bless The U.S.A.” the most recognizable patriotic song in America.
In 2011, Beyonce offered her version of “God Bless the U.S.A.” as a download, with the proceeds going to the 9/11 firefighters fund in NYC. It has been performed by contestants on “American Idol” twice & was the winning song in the 2011 “Dancing with the Stars” competition on ABC. It is performed at all military and patriotic events throughout the year all across America. “USA” has also been in several movies and is now part of the film shown by The Department of Homeland Security when new citizens are sworn in to the United States.
Greenwood says, “USA is the song I always felt the need to write. I wanted to have something that would unite Americans from coast to coast and to instill pride back in the United States. The song represents my family, my community and those men and women who have paid the price for the freedoms we all love and enjoy.”
President George W. Bush appointed Greenwood to serve on the National Endowment of the Arts Council and his appointment was U.S. Senate approved. That Presidential Appointment continued under President Obama and still continues under President Trump.
In 2012, Greenwood released a children’s illustrated book, “Does God Still Bless the U.S.A.,” and ranked #1 on many of the notable Best Sellers Lists. It features a 30 day calendar, “Prayers of a Patriot” and includes two songs, written by Greenwood, free for download in the back of the book. One is a new version of “God Bless the U.S.A.,” and the other is a Praise & Worship song, “Show Me The Way”.
Lee and his wife, Kimberly, a former Miss Tennessee, fell in love on his 1989 USO/DOD tour. They were married in Nashville in 1992 and have two sons, Dalton and Parker.
Pink Spice Band: Saturday, January 20, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Pink Spice Band is a band that plays a variety of music, including jazz, blues, rock, Motown, pop, and Latin dance. The Pink Spice Band is a cover music band from Cocoa Beach, Florida. They play a variety of music, including classic rock, blues, motown, pop, and dance music.
Pink Spice is known for their positive energy and they put on a show that is sure to get the crowd engaged. The lead vocalist, Haia was in an international event touring band before moving to FL. Haia is also a doctor of Psychology working with Veterans.
Frank Rios: Saturday, January 20, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Frank Rios is a local musician from Brevard County on Florida’s Space Coast. Rios performs regularly around the Space Coast as a solo acoustic singer, and with his band, The Rios Rockband. Rios has composed, recorded and released an album called “Seven Truths” and over 10 singles that can be heard on all streaming media platforms. You can find his schedule and watch his videos on Instagram, Facebook and You Tube under Frank Rios Music. Frank Rios performs musical hits from bands like U2, AC/DC, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Blink 182, Jimmy Eat World, Motley Crue, Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen and more.
Syd Taylor Band: Sunday, January, 21, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The five piece Syd Taylor Band will perform on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. One of the rising stars on Florida’s Space Coast, Syd Taylor is described by her fans as “having the voice of an angel” and “I am in love with your voice…your voice is a blessing to the planet.” With those growing accolades, be sure to catch Syd Taylor with her awesome band, as they rock the festival guests from the Budwesier Stage.
Dave Jones: Saturday and Sunday, January 20,21, 10 a.m. 1 p.m.
Dave Jones provides a rich variety of classic jazz saxophone music from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s – music made famous by Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Tom Jobim, Duke Ellington, Stan Getz and Frank Sinatra. Dave adds sophistication, romance, and fun to the festival with Big Band swing, Latin bossa novas, and traditional “Dixieland” jazz classics.
“Dave is a gifted musician and has been a fantastic addition to the entertainment lineup in our community. He is friendly, upbeat, and always puts on a fabulous show Our residents always look forward to him coming in to play. We are thankful to have Dave sharing his musical talents with us,” said Kelli, Director.
ABOUT THE SPACE COAST KEY LIME PIE FESTIVAL
The Space Coast Key Lime Pie Festival is a 3-day, outdoor, family festival, designed to create an environment for people to enjoy affordable, healthy and wholesome outdoor fun.
In Florida, we like to celebrate the things that make the Sunshine State unique. Citrus, eccentrics, people & pie. Our outdoor celebrations are fun & unforgettable. Our people are too. Come on down to Florida – the birthplace of Key Lime Pie for a little taste and you’ll see what we mean.
This exciting event will offer a full two days of culinary events for every taste, including favorites like the Key Lime Cocktail Sip & Stroll, Live music, terrific international food court and Florida Key Lime Pie by the slice, bowl or delicious whole pies…and for all kinds of Key Lime delicacies for Key Lime lovers.
The Space Coast Key Lime Pie Festival Arts & Crafts Fair is expected to host over 150 exhibitors, representing all types of art and craft media.
The highly experienced management team at Brevard Productions Inc. that operates the festival has been producing events in Brevard County for more than three decades including signature events like the Space Coast Seafood & Music Festival, Space Coast Strawberry Festival, Space Coast Home Shows, Space Coast State Fair, over 130 concerts, the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame, the Central Florida Humanitarian Awards and much more.
The festival will draw thousands of eager shoppers from across the Southeast to the beautiful, palm tree lined grounds of Space Coast Daily Park, in charming Viera on Florida’s Space Coast. Don’t miss out.
