Garth Brooks tribute ‘The Garth Guy’ will . nish out the 2024 Amphitheater season

Tribute to Garth Brooks September 12 | 7:30 p.m. Amphitheater Stage Sponsored by the Golden Age Foundation

Dean Simmons followed the footsteps of his father, uncle and grandfather to a life of performing country music. At 7 years old, Simmons was strumming his guitar with his father’s band. Later, after playing lead guitar for several projects, he formed the Dean Simmons Band, performing at nightclubs, fairs and festivals and honky-tonks all over the Pacific Northwest.

By 1992, Garth Brooks was dominating the charts, and Simmons found himself loving and learning Garth’s music. After hearing many comments on how remarkably close he sounded on Garth’s songs, Simmons set his sights on building an act to pay tribute to this modern country music icon. After extensive study of Garth’s music, concert footage and music videos, not only could he mimic Garth’s music, but he was also able to emulate his mannerisms; the walk, the talk, the laugh, and most importantly, the ability to engage, connect with and thoroughly entertain an audience. Simmons now celebrates 23 years of performing sincere tributes to Garth Brooks, the man and his music.

Volunteers from the Golden Age Foundation will be stationed at the entrances of the Amphitheater to sign residents up for the GAF Walk & Roll-AThon.

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Al fresco dining will be provided by Koffel’s Food Truck, Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ and Scooter’s Sweet Shack from 5-7 p.m. Together they will provide a wide range of offerings sure to cover every palate: hot dogs, burgers, fries, barbecue, Italian ice, ice cream sundaes, churros, beverages and more.

Minibus transportation is available before and after shows.

GAF tax program chair Diana Lambert (l) and GAF president Anna Derby are among the volunteers that will sign people up for the Walk & Roll-A-Thon at the Amphitheater show.