- July 6, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
BRANDON, Miss. (WLBT) – The Brandon amphitheater is making a big comeback after more than a year of being closed to concertgoers.
Harry Connick, Jr. and Earth Wind and Fire are just some of the big names that will grace the stage this year after taking a hit at the start of the pandemic.
Mayor Butch Lee could hardly contain his excitement as he talked about the long list of legendary performers and new acts coming to town.
He says it’s amazing to see a summer boom after a rough start last year because of the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
“The artist and the bands, about the only way they can really earn money these days is through live performances,” he explained. “So, when COVID hit, it all went stop. It was a February, a year ago. In 2020, we had an astounding lineup coming and it all went stop.”
After more than a year of COVID restrictions, the supersized outdoor venue slowly reopened its doors, and there are now almost two dozen…
