Three lucky Bay Net readers will be rocking out this Friday night in St. Leonard with classic rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Congratulations to contest winners:
Amy Payne, aka Bay Net reader “slurpeequeen”, who won a pair of tickets AND a pair of backstage passes.
Amy writes in the contest form: “I actually want this for my husband. He has been a fan of Lynyrd Skynyrd well before we got together and we’ve been together since 1988 … There is such gratification when you give something to the man you love that means so much. Meeting the band would be such a memorable experience for him and myself.”
Also winning a pair of tickets was, Vicki Hughes, aka Bay Net member “qbee817”
Vicki writes in The Bay Net’s forums:
“I have been a fan since their first release in 1973. Their music has been there for me thru good times and bad times. I am a die hard fan, not a fly by night fan who would go to the concert and think the singer’s name is Leonard. I would mean the world to me to go see them.”
Out final winner is Kelly Allen, aka Bay Net reader “mulva” who’ll be enjoying a much needed “girl’s night out”
Kelly commented:
“I grew up listening to Skynyrd in high school. In fact, “Freebird” was our theme song at my junior prom !! My friends and I wore that album out playing it over and over again. Aahh, the memories …. This band is timeless, and their music appeals to many genres and age groups (my 64 year old father is a huge fan too). Many entertainers these days claim that they support the troops, certain causes, etc. to promote their own agendas. These guys are the real deal. They don’t need the money, they don’t need the publicity. They do this because they want to give back – very selfless individuals. There are not many people left in this world that can stake that claim. All while putting on one heck of a show !
Original story from Aug. 14 appears below.
The Bay Net readers now have 3 chances to win a pair of tickets to see Lynyrd Skynyrd perform live at Mercantile Pavilion in St. Leonard on Friday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m.
One lucky winner will also receive a pair of Backstage Passes; allowing mingling with the Band after they’re through blowing the roof off of Calvert County with Southern Rock and Roll.
There are currently 3 separate contests Bay Net members can enter.
1- Complete the form in the ‘Contests’ section titled “Lynyrd Skynyrd Contest” to win a pair of tickets with backstage passes.
2- A pair of tickets will be awarded to a Bay Net reader who writes the most thought-provoking “Comment” on a News Story between Aug. 14 and 21.
3- A pair of tickets will be awarded to a Bay Net member (profile picture required) from those who respond to a special “Lynyrd Skynyrd CONTEST” forum topic, between Aug. 14 and 21.
All you have to post is your favorite thing about thebaynet.com, and also the thing you dislike the most.
All winners will be announced on Wednesday, Aug. 22
The concert is part of the St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department’s community concert series, which serves as a fundraiser for the department and many other community organizations.
There will be several for-profit, and non-prof