Writing songs since the age of eight, the Nashville native grew up listening to the likes of Creedence Clearwater Revival, Roy Orbison, and Conway Twitty whose influences shaped his musical style as a child. A self-proclaimed "guitar slinger," Heatherly is also known for his retro style, sporting the sideburns, two-tone shoes, and clothes of the era.

Joining Heatherly on the Free Spirit Rec Center Stage will be special guests The Martini Bros. The rockabilly act, one of Harrisburg’s finest rock bands, will be on hand in support of their newest CD, Trans-Mission, which was released June 21.

Eric Heatherly and local favorites The Martini Bros. will perform at the Free Spirit Rec Center in Landisburg on June 23. For more information, tickets, and directions check the website at FreeSpiritRecCenter.com or call 582-4443.

Tickets are $12 advance/general admission and $15 at the gate.

The live hip-hop concert will take place on June 24 at Sunshine Park, Herr and Cameron streets, Harrisburg from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, check World Tribe’s website at www.worldtribemg.com.

The evening is slated to begin with Villafrance, a young Cuban pianist, percussionist, and composer. Known for a style that combines traditional Cuban music, Afroll-Cuban, and American Jazz with touches of funk, Villafrance is a graduate of the Instituto Superior de Arte (The University of Art) Havana, where he studied many forms of music, including classical, which he blends with his Cuban roots and his passion for American jazz.

Headlining the concert is Spur of the Moment, a six-member band with a sound that blends contemporary jazz, R&B, funk, rock, and pop. After receiving great reviews for their 1996 debut album, Spuraddict, the band is releasing its follow-up, Out of the Shadows. Known for their role as sidemen, Spur of the Moment has played with such national acts as Jody Watley and Al Jarreau.

Jazz Under the Stars at Reservoir Park will begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Tickets will be available at ABC, $10 in advance, $15 at the door. For further information, check the CLF website at www.parocks/celebration of life.com.

With the Allman Bros. serving as a seeming common denominator of the group — Johnny Neel was the former keyboardist and vocalist and Duane Betts is the son of Allman Bros.’ Dickey Betts, among other tie-ins — the band performs the music of Pink Floyd in a very Allman Bros.-esque style — a thinking man’s blues if you will, adding more complex lines and a technical twist to the classic tunes.

Joining Blue Floyd on stage will be Star People, a group who definitely comes from a planet of their own. With a style that they describe as, "a blend of progressive heavy rock music and the looks and attitude of the Rat Pack," the band has been compared to such acts as the B-52’s, Blondie, and The Tubes.

Blue Floyd and the Star People will be on stage at the Whitaker Center’s Sunoco Performance Theater on June 27 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information, call THE BOX at 214-ARTS.

In addition to her award winning performance as "Hot Lips" Houlihan on M*A*S*H and other television appearances, Swit is also a veteran of the stage, having performed in national productions of Any Wednesday, The Odd Couple, and Mame; as well as Same Time Next Year and The Mystery of Edwin Drood on Broadway.

Shirley Valentine runs from June 27 through July 18. For more information and tickets, call the box office at 964-3627. The producers of Shirley Valentine warn that the play contains adult situations and some adult language and may not be suitable for persons under 18.

According to Dick Clark, "1964" creates magic with their tribute, making the illusion complete with their "performance, professionalism, and musicianship."

Billed as the #1 Beatles show in the world, "1964" and their opening act, guitarist Mike Rayburn, will take the Whitaker Center stage on July 1 at 8 p.m. For tickets and information, call 214-ARTS. All seats for the show are $20.

On July 1, the Boston Brass will bring their music back to Gretna, presenting an all-jazz concert that will feature their own arrangements of such jazz tunes as Georgia on My Mind and Watermelon Man. In residence at Boston College, the quintet was the winner of the 1992 International Brass Quintet Competition, held in Narbonne, France.

On July 2, the New Zealand String Quartet is hitting the stage, returning to Music at Gretna for their second season. The Quartet will feature an all-Beethoven concert that is slated to include Quartets Op. 18, No. 4, and Op. 59, No. 3. A free presentation, Classical Conversation, Poetry in Music, with Prof. James J. Hill from Towson University will precede the concert at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets for both concerts are $15 and $20 with a special offer of $5 off of one ticket if the tickets are purchased for both concerts; student tickets are half-price and are $1 for children twelve and younger. For more information, check the website at mtgretna.com/music or call 361-1508.

The event, which is sponsored by the York County Heritage Trust and the Central Market House, begins in Cherry Lane Park at 10 a.m. Following a brief introduction of the sponsors, Chef David Albright of The Left Bank will lead a guided tour of the Central Market House. At the market, Chef Albright will pick up his "art supplies", as well as give tips on the selection of fresh produce. Following this, everyone will proceed to the York County Historical Museum at 250 E. Market Street, with Lamar Matthew of the York County Heritage Trust pointing out sites of historical and architectural intrest along the way. It is at the Historical Museum that Chef Albright will create his culinary masterpieces from the items gathered at the market, and you too, can learn what it takes to transform food into art.

So forget that Emeril guy. Come out and see a local chef prepare tantalizing delicacies in your own back yard. Call 848-1587 or e-mail info@centralmarkethouse.com. This event is free.