Don Campbell & Tonya Shevenell & Andy Happel Trio
Can lightning strike twice? Last summer, Don Campbell and Tonya Shevenell set a new FRA record, drawing the largest crowd ever for a music event — 115 members and guests! Thursday August 6th they’re back as a trio with violinist Andy Happel—ready to deliver another unforgettable evening.
5:00 - 6:00 pm: bring your beach chair, favortie beverage and food to mingle with friends
6:00 - 8:00 pm: get ready to rock and roll and sign along
Don Campbell has shared stages with country greats like Keith Urban and Toby Keith, but at FRA he creates something even more special: an intimate night of heartfelt music. Expect timeless favorites like Dan Fogelberg’s Leader of the Band and Neil Young’s Heart of Gold, woven together with Don’s original songs from albums like The Dust Never Settles. Between numbers, Don’s warm storytelling makes the performance feel like sitting around a campfire with an old friend.
Tonya Shevenell, Don’s longtime collaborator, joins on bass and harmonies. In addition to her musical talents, Tonya is also a beloved children’s book author—many members cherished the chance to have their copies of The Maine Birthday Book signed at last year’s show.
Andy Happel is a concert violinist and fiddler, who has shared the stage with symphonies, pop stars and country music luminaries alike. As bandleader for 90s rock group Thanks to Gravity, Andy was signed to Capitol Records and EMI Publishing and toured extensively with the likes of Guster, Train, Matchbox 20 and the Dave Matthews Band. He opened for country legends Willie Nelson, Randy Travis, George Jones and Charlie Daniels as part of Don Campbell Band.
Their trio performances bring a unique blend of original tunes, folk, country, and classic covers from artists like Dan Fogelberg, Eddie Rabbitt, and John Denver. The result is a sound that bridges generations and genres while feeling deeply personal.
✨ Highlights from last year:
A record-breaking crowd and standing ovations
Music that had everyone singing along and asking for more
Spontaneous book signing and conversations with the artists
The reviews were unanimous: “Two thumbs up!” “Let’s do more like this!” “What a vibe!”
Save the date: Thursday August 6 at FRA Pavilion.
Don’t miss the return of a duo that has already made FRA history!