EC Playhouse Events
Christopher Branch Performs
On March 12 at 8:00PM local singer/songwriter/guitarist Christopher Branch will be performing songs from his third CD, “And If All These Things Are True”, along with a selection of previously released works, to celebrate the release of the album. Christopher was raised in the Foothills of South Carolina and has been a successful songwriter, solo artist and frontman for the extremely talented band, Cedars Of Lebanon. Known for a honest writing style, his work shows his blue-collar, bible-belt upbringing, and the wide assortment of music that he was introduced to at a young age. His knack for mixing introspective and playful lyrics with a percussive guitar style, and his bluesy-gruff voice, has gained him many fans around the Southeast. He has been featured at various events and festivals and has shared the stage with many respected artists such as NeedToBreathe, Jars Of Clay and Tom Conlon. Christopher’s songwriting repertoire is wide-ranging for a young man and his songs have been covered by many regional artists. Christopher currently lives in Seneca, SC with his dogs Bijou and Chantilly, and is engaged to his beautiful fiancée, Keri Rose.
The Christopher Branch concert and CD release party at the Electric City Playhouse follows the sold out performances of Man of Constant Sorrows, A Stanley Brothers Musical, the 9th Annual Clay Ross Reunion Concert and the wildly popular Showtime at First Baptist, and continues to solidify ECP as the one of the most sought-after performing art venues in the Upstate. General admission tickets for March 12th at 8:00PM are $10 and include a free copy of the new album, "And If All These Things Are True." Seating is limited and expected to fill up quickly. For ticket information please call the Electric City Playhouse Box Office at (864) 224-4248 or visit ecplayhouse.com.
EC Playhouse Fundraiser for Upstate Marines
With all branches of the military represented, a packed house for Showtime at First Baptist helped the Electric City Playhouse’s December 17th performance raise $1,450 for the Upstate Marine Corps League Detachment #1106. The Upstate Marines Detachment #1106, located in Anderson, SC, was chartered in 2002 and currently has more than 60 members who live in the Upstate and Northeast GA. It is the first local branch to be established in the Upstate area to serve Anderson County. This is the second year in a row that the Electric City Playhouse donated show proceeds to the Marines.
By representing their diverse talents and commitment to Anderson, the Showtime at First Baptist fundraiser and the Clay Ross 9th Annual Reunion Show were a perfect culmination of the Electric City Playhouse’s 25th Anniversary Year in the community. Throughout all of those years, ECP has continually given back to Anderson and the surrounding areas by providing a variety of entertaining, quality theatre experiences to a diverse audience, and has partnered with other community organizations to promote growth, outreach, and education of the arts.
Pictured is Dave Morrissey of the Upstate Marines presenting a gift of gratitude to Sabrina Robinson. Also pictured from left to right are Paula Doolittle, Tracy Furlong, Rachel Gunby and Jimmy Burdette.
