The Sullivan band kicks of Summer Nights concert series

DAYTON — The Sullivan Band kicks off the 2024 Nokian Tyres Summer Nights Concerts Friday, June 7, at the Rhea County Courthouse.

The band combines members from Dayton, Spring City and Chattanooga, and the band plays mainly in Southeast Tennessee.

The band includes Matt Sullivan, vocals And lead guitar, Jeremiah Sullivan, vocals and bass guitar, Bobby Sullivan, vocals and keyboards, Gary Shelton, rhythm guitar, and Chris Gordon on drums. The group blends the broad influences of classic rock, southern rock, rockabilly, country, Motown and blues into their own special sound.

“Last year we had an awesome turnout,” Jeremiah said. “We were really surprised. I hope as many of our fans will come out this Friday to see us, and I hope we made some new fans last year.”

Among the band’s favorite covers are Merle Haggard’s “Working Man’s Blues,” Marvin Gay’s “Let’s Get It On,” Bad Company’s “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love,” and ZZ Top’s LaGrange,” and of course, “Sharp Dressed Man.”

“The Sullivans always put on a great show and offer a great evening of great music for the whole family,” said Rick Dye, Rhea Heritage Preservation Foundation president. “We’re pleased to welcome this great local group back to open this summer’s schedule, and I’d love to see their fans fill the courtyard.”

Music starts at 7 p.m., but food and beverage vendors will be on hand earlier. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy an evening of music under the shade trees on the courthouse lawn in downtown Dayton.

Nokian Tyres sponsors the event as part of its commitment to serving the community where it operates an award-winning production factory. The company employs 500 team members at the Dayton Factory, where it is increasing production of all-season and all-weather tires this year and opening a finished goods warehouse on the factory campus.

Nokian Tyres opened the Dayton Factory in 2019. It won Company of the Year honors from the Chattanooga Regional Manufacturers Association in 2021, and it was the first Rhea County company to earn the prestigious Tennessee Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Award for its environmental efforts. Nokian Tyres recycles or reuses all production waste generated at the factory.

Learn more about the concert series by visiting the Nokian Tyres Summer Nights Facebook page or RheaHeritage.com/Summer-Nights. Read more about Nokian Tyres’ Dayton Factory and apply for jobs there at NokianTires.com/DaytonFactory.