Most of Second Nature's engagements are for private events. For information on available dates and when the band will be playing in your area, contact Tommie James at (803)432-5834.
PUBLIC EVENTS: (Call TJ at the phone number above for more information about any of these events)
Saturday, October 3, 2009
International House Gala at the Hilton Hotel in Charlotte, NC features Second Nature in the grand ballroom from 8 to midnight. This black-tie dinner & dance is a fun celebration of music, food, costumes, and dances from the multi-national population in the Queen City of Charlotte and will be sold out, so get your tickets early!
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Cocks Corner, at the corner of Shop Rd. and George Rogers Blvd. in Columbia, SC for the home football game between the Univ. of SC and Kentucky. Band performance times are TBA, and this is for the property owners and their guests.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
The Persians band reunion at Doc's Gumbo Grill on Main Street in Columbia, SC will feature many of the players and singers who performed with this great R&B group that began in 1965 and lasted into the 1990's. Three members, Tommie James, Tom Graham, and Charles Stafford from The Persians of 1967 - 68 became original members of Second Nature in 1971. Come join the fun beginning at 3PM.
Friday, October 16, 2009
"Accessibility 2009: Cross Currents" is Sumter, SC's eleventh annual exhibition of public installation art, and exhibitions will feature contemporary art that is installed in and around Main Street businesses, alleys, unoccupied buildings, sidewalks and other "public" area of Sumter's historic downtown area.
Opening night on Friday will include music and entertainment with Second Nature playing "the best in Beach Music" on a Main Street stage. There will also be a classic car show on main street courtesy of Sumter Cruisers. The band plays from 6 to 9PM, and its FREE, so bring the whole family and wear your dancing shoes!
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Carolina Park, beside the “Cockabooses” on Bluff Rd. and next to Williams-BriceStadium in Columbia, SC for the Homecoming game between the Univ. of SC and Vanderbilt. Band performance times are TBA, and this is for the property owners and their guests.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
The SC Chapter of the Sons of Italy present the 2nd annual Italian Festival at Finlay Park in Columbia, SC. The event begins at 10 AM and continues all day with great food, fun games and entertainment for the whole family. Second Nature will entertain with variety dance music from 7 to 10 PM
Friday, November 20, 2009
Goodwill Industries benefit gala at their new facility on Eisenhower Blvd. in Macon, GA. This event will feature a fun theme, great auction items, superb food, and the versatile dance music of Second Nature from 7 to 11 PM.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Stadium Place, across from the NG Armory on Bluff Rd. in Columbia, SC for the final home football game of the season between the Univ. of SC and arch-rival Clemson. Band performance times are TBD, and this is for the property owners and their guests.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
New Year’s Eve gala for the members and guests of Spring Valley Country Club in Columbia, SC. Second Nature performs for this black-tie dinner & dance from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., and it will be sold out so make your reservations early to ring in 2010!
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Carolina Sunshine for Children benefit gala at the Embassy Suites Hotel on Greystone Blvd. in Columbia, SC. Second Nature plays a dinner music set from 7 to 8 p.m. and dance music after the program until midnight. This event is always sold out, so make your reservations early!
Saturday, February 6, 2010
“Cabin Fever” party at the new American Legion on Artillery Dr. in Sumter, SC. Cure your winter doldrums at this annual party which always has a great crowd that has a large time! Second Nature plays from 8 p.m. to midnight.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition “exhibitor’s party” at The Visitor’s Center on Meeting St. in Charleston, SC. Many exhibitors receive an admission badge to this event, and a very limited number of additional tickets will be available. A great variety of food featuring all types of wildlife from both land and water will be available, and Second Nature plays dance music from 7:30 to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
At The Madren Center in Clemson, SC for the annual gala to benefit the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts. This event features a fun theme, great silent auction items, wonderful food, and Second Nature plays great dance music from 7:30 to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
The 35th annual Rites of Spring dance at the Carolina Country Club in Spartanburg, SC will feature Second Nature from 8PM to midnight. This event started in 1976, and Second Nature has played for every one since, and it's always fun. You must be invited by one of the sponsors to attend this event.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
The bi-annual "Pegasus Ball" kicks off the festivities for the biggest event of the year in Camden, SC, "The Carolina Cup" Steeplechase horse race. Proceeds from The Pegasus Ball benefit the Kershaw County Hospital Foundation and is held at one of the historical properties Camden is famous for. The location will be announced in January 2010 and will feature a fun theme, a silent auction, great food, and Second Nature will play great music for dancing from 8PM to midnight. Tickets are limited, and this event will be sold out, so make plans early to include The Pegasus Ball in your 2010 spring "Cup" activities.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
The Friends of Brookgreen Gardens annual gala will be held on the grounds of one of the most beautiful gardens in the USA, and Second Nature will play for dinner and dancing from 8PM to midnight. This Formal event features silent and live auctions, great food, and is the premier benefit gala in all of SC. Brookgreen Gardens is on highway 17 south of Myrtle Beach, and north of Georgetown near Pawleys Island. Make your reservations early because the tickets are limited, and it will be sold out!
Saturday, May 8, 2010
The annual Lower Richland Spring Party will be held at the Cantey Building on the SC State Fairgrounds beginning at 5PM with recorded music, line dance lessons, and a buffet dinner at 6PM. Second Nature plays for dancing from 7 to 11PM and a large crowd is expected.... over 1100 people attended the 2009 event. If you are a current or former resident of the Lower Richland community and did not receive an invitation, you must contact one of the committee members and purchase tickets in advance.