Labor Day Music Festival to offer fun, aide in Rita relief

By Ashley Sanders

The News staff writer

Country music artist Zona Jones said fans should expect a lot of “surprises and secrets” during his set at this Sunday’s Labor Day Music Festival.

“We have a few surprises in store for everyone here in Southeast Texas,” Jones, who is a well-known national talent from Southeast Texas, said. “The only thing I can tell you right now is that we are going to play several songs from our debut CD ‘Harleys & Horses’. We are also going to play some of the music we have cut for our new CD coming out later this fall. “

Jones said that “everything else is a secret.”

“Everyone who comes to the show just needs to be ready to have fun.”

The local boy turned big name singer said he is looking forward to playing once again in his hometown.

“We always love to play at home for our family and friends. There is nothing like it,” Jones said. “Southeast Texas is a special place.”

“The people here have always supported us and been here for us. It is nice to get the chance to be part of the Rita Relief effort and do something to help our friends here at home.”

Joining Jones on the Labor Day Music Festival stage are two more local boys and fan favorites — Mark Chesnutt and Tracy Byrd. Other performers include music sensation Tracy Lawrence, the award-winning local group TruSoul and gospel singer Yolanda Adams.

The concert, sponsored by the Southeast Texas Ford Dealers, will kick off at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, at Ford Park.

Tickets are required for admission to the concert at Ford Pavilion. All seats under cover are reserved and cost $10. These tickets are available at the Ford Park box office, 5115 I-10 South in Beaumont and at all Ticketmaster outlets.

Lawn tickets are free and can be picked up while supplies last at all Southeast Texas Ford Dealer locations and area Exxpress Mart and Tri-Con Convenience Stores.