Blues in the Lot scheduled for October 23

At the Apalachicola Board of City Commissioners Oct 5 regular meeting, city officials approved a request from local resident Jerry Garlick to hold his annual Blues in the Lot Concert in historic downtown Apalachicola.

The event scheduled from 12:00PM – 6:00PM on Saturday, October 23, 2010, marks the 10th Annual Blues in the Lot Concert hosted by Garlick.

Garlick asked for permission to block off a portion of Avenue D between Verandas and 4th Street to setup for the concert a stage and seating directly in front of the historic Hays house at 48 Avenue D.

Garlick said that he’s expecting at least 1,000 people to attend the event and that a percentage of the proceeds from the $5 ticket sales will go toward band equipment for the Franklin County School.

Wilbur Smith who attended the meeting and lives a few blocks from the proposed concert site expressed concerns over the decibel level that might emanate from the event.

Commission unanimously approve Garlick’s request with the condition that he be attentive to the noise levels in the neighborhood.