Finally Friday Free Concert Series with the band Blyss

The Finally Friday Free Concert Series returns to the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) on Friday, May 27, with the band Blyss. The concert will take place at Shull Pavilion located behind Wood Auditorium on the grounds of the FAC from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The Finally Friday Free Concert Series is sponsored by Duke Energy, NBSC, Alpine Agency, Graham Realty, Gadgets of Camden and City Laundry & Cleaners.

This outdoor concert series provides a casual family atmosphere in which to enjoy a variety of live musical styles. Admission is free, and food and beverages will be available for purchase. Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. No coolers, please.

About the band

Blyss is a four-piece band formed in 2014. Lance Williams (vocals, lead guitar) and Stephen Staley (drums, vocals) are Camden natives and have played together in bands for a number of years. Bradley “Brad” Bolton (vocals and rhythm guitar) and Ken Swartz (vocals, keyboard, and bass) hail from Columbia.

“We came up with the name Blyss by using our names — Brad, Lance, Staley and Swartz,” says band member Stephen Staley. “People ask why we used a ‘Y’ instead of an ‘I’ for the middle letter, and we always respond ‘Y’ not! We each make up a part of the band with our name as well as our musicianship. We play together and blend into a great band just like our names blend into a great band name.

“We are looking forward to playing Finally Friday this month. We play a variety of different genres and styles from old to new. Something for all ages to enjoy. So tell everyone to come follow their Blyss, and they won’t be disappointed with what they hear.”

Modeled after other successful free concert events around the state, this series is produced by musician and sound technician Kevin Taylor, a 1991 graduate of Full Sail in Florida, who was a sound engineer for country music star Vince Gill for almost 10 years. 

For more information, please call (803) 425-7676, ext. 300, or visit www.fineartscenter.org.