LUMBERTON — Downtown will welcome music fans Thursday when The Fantastic Shakers perform at Alive After 5.

The second edition of this year’s free concert series will be held from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in the downtown plaza located at the corner of Third and Chestnut streets.

Formed in September 1978, The Fantastic Shakers has played beach music in more than 6,000 engagements, including 700 conventions, more than 400 wedding receptions and numerous clubs. Although best known in the Carolinas, the band has performed from New York to Florida. The band’s signature song is “Myrtle Beach Days.”

Bring chairs but no coolers. Beer, wine and food will be on sale, with proceeds going to efforts to revitalize the downtown area.

Staff Report