Greenwood,

S.C., is the home of Lander University and in the mid-to-late '60s it

was the home of The Swingin' Medallions.

The group plays

what has been classified as beach music, frat rock, rhythm and blues and

shaggin' music. They will bring their eclectic sound to the Frederick

Brown Jr. Amphitheater this Saturday at 8 p.m.

The Swingin'

Medallions have always been a popular act and are still considered by

many to be the "party band of the South," but they were their

most popular in 1966 when they recorded "Double Shot (Of My Baby's

Love)."

The song, which

is still a party classic today, was a million seller and paved the way

for two other top 40 hits "She Drives Me Out of My Mind" and

"Hey, Hey Baby."

The members

of the group have changed over the past 30-plus years, but one original

member, John McElrath, remains. McElrath was the one who convinced the

group to record "Double Shot" and now he tours with his two

sons, Shawn and Shane, as well as guitarist Wayne Free, drummer Robby

Cox, Chris Crowe on baritone sax, Richard Loper on trumpet, Ashby Stokes

on guitar and Josh Campbell on bass.

The Swingin'

Medallions will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 30. Tickets are $15 and

all seats are general admission. The tables that are usually near the

stage at the amphitheater will be removed so that there will be more room

for dancing. For tickets call 770-631-0630.

The group is

currently working on a live album and video and may be taping at the concert.

They ask that you be on your best, or worst, behavior. For information

on the group, visit www.medallions.com .

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