Edge of the End at Music on Market Square

Durant Main Street announced this week’s Music on Market Square will feature the rock band Edge of the End. They recently won 1st place in the Battle of the Bands in Ada. They will be performing at the Oklahoma State Fair in Oklahoma City, September 17, 2009 at 4pm. The evening will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday night. The public is invited to the outdoor stage at First and Evergreen in Downtown Durant to hear good music in a relaxed atmosphere. Original members of the band are Jed Sallee--lead guitar, Tommy Robson--drums, new members are Jalan Garner--lead vocals and guitar, and Jon Romano--Bass. The band members are now ages 16, 17, and 18. Edge of the End formed 3 1/2 years ago for a Talent Show at Coalgate High School. Four friends got together and started practicing every night for the competition, but the show never got past the planning stages. The members of the band at that time, were 14, 15, and 16 years old. They started playing at the local festivities, such as the 4th of July, Car Shows, Birthday parties, pep rallies, and entered several Battle of the Bands. They then started playing at rock venues, at Liberty Theater, The Crush Lounge, and The Dawg House, and numerous others. They have played at Bricktown Live and Bricktown Ballroom in Oklahoma City, and at Lake Texoma for the 4th of July. The lineup for the remainder of the season has also been set. Grandpa’s Neighbors will be on hand August 20. August 27 will feature Larry Whaley who will return on September 17. Morris McCann is proud to be back on Market Square for September 3, and Mikayla Lee will perform on September 10. Of course, Country Explosion will end the season on September 24. “I’ve heard a lot of good things about this band, and I’m certain the youngsters will enjoy hearing them,” shared Donna Dow, Durant Main Street Program Manager. For more information, contact Durant Main Street at 924-1550. The concerts are free, and attendees are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs.