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Award-winning country duo Thompson Square to perform concert at Destiny USA

Courtesy of Anthony Baker

Keifer and Shawna Thompson make up the country music duo Thompson Square. The two have been married for 15 years and have won at the American Country Awards, the CMT Music Awards and the CMA Music Awards.

For country music lovers, or maybe those who just want a shot at riding the mechanical bull, this weekend provides the perfect opportunity.

The country music duo Thompson Square will be coming to Syracuse this Saturday to perform at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill at Destiny USA as part of its Just Feels Good tour.

“We’re ecstatic to bring Thompson Square to Toby Keith’s in Syracuse,” said John Thomas, vice president of marketing and entertainment of Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill. “The college scene is vibrant with Syracuse University having tons of country music supporters. It’ll be a magical night.”

The doors will open at 9 p.m. Saturday evening and Thompson Square is scheduled to play at 10 p.m.

Thompson Square is comprised of husband and wife Keifer and Shawna Thompson, who signed to Stoney Creek Records in January 2010. The two singer-songwriters met at a singing competition in Nashville, Tennessee. They have since produced several hit singles, including their song “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not,” which was a No. 1 double-platinum-selling single.



The couple has two albums, “Thompson Square” and “Just Feels Good,” and has earned American Country Awards and CMT Music Awards, among others.

Besides singing and songwriting, Thompson Square is known for its long-lasting relationship. Keifer and Shawna Thompson have been married for 15 years, a fact that may be observed by listening closely to their lyrics. The husband and wife manage to balance their marriage and music career, having been the only established married duo in country music to receive the CMA Vocal Duo of the Year honors.

According to a press release, Thompson Square plans on entertaining the crowd with plenty of its hits at Saturday’s performance, including “If I Didn’t Have You” and “I Got You.”

A night out at the famous Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill can be fun for any country music lover, even those unfamiliar with Thompson Square.

What started out in Mesa, Arizona, Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill has spread country-wide, bringing big name artists and concerts to its themed venues. In the past, Chris Cagle, Rodney Atkins and other major artists have performed on the stage.

The restaurant specializes in southern comfort, country-themed food, and features a large bar. Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill is open until midnight, Sunday through Tuesday, until 1 a.m. on Wednesdays and until 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. Besides concerts, the bar offers live music and entertainment most nights of the week.





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