Alabama performs free weekend concert in Ft. Payne

Country supergroup Alabama will perform a free concert in Fort Payne this Sunday, June 15 - its first for the hometown folks since 1997's final June Jam.  The concert kicks off at 2 p.m. at the group's Fan Club Headquarters, Fan club members will receive a wrist band for food and drinks and VIP seating, but on a first come, first served basis. The Fan Club offices open at 8 a.m. for wrist band pick up, with doors open for the concert at 12 p.m. It is one of several events group members have planned this week. Teddy Gentry and Rockit City will appear at "Singing With the Stars" Thursday at Northeast Alabama Community College. A songwriters session will start at 5 p.m., and talent contest will follow at 6 p.m. The concert begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance, and $15 at the door. Advance tickets may be purchased at Alabama Headquarters, (256) 845-1646.  Jeff Cook and the All-Star Goodtime Band will appear Friday night at the DeKalb Theater. Showtime begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20. For more information, call the box office at (256) 997-0396. Randy Owen will stage a "Fandemonium on the Farm" concert Saturday afternoon at 5 p.m., on County Road 255 in Fort Payne. Admission is $20 plus a Randy Owen fan club membership, which can be purchased at the gate. Gates open at 12 p.m. An autograph session will follow.