Editor's pick: DeGraw comes home

Platinum-selling Fallsburg grad to take the stage at Monticello Raceway

WHEN: Saturday, August 16. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., show starts at 8:00 p.m.

WHERE: Monticello Gaming & Raceway in Monticello, NY

COST: General admission $40. Gold seat $60

CONTACT: 866/777-GAME, ext. 494

MONTICELLO, NY — Gavin DeGraw, a native of South Fallsburg and platinum-selling recording artist, will return to his roots on Saturday, August 16 when he performs at the Grandstand at Monticello Gaming & Raceway.

The appearance by DeGraw, a graduate of Fallsburg High School, will be his first at Monticello Gaming & Raceway. Keeping it in the family, Gavin’s brother Joey DeGraw will open the show for him.

DeGraw’s current hit single “In Love With a Girl,” from his recently released self-titled album, “Gavin DeGraw,” has been in the Top 10 on the Hot Adult Contemporary Radio chart for over seven weeks. The latest compilation entered the Billboard album chart at number seven upon release, and debuted at number one on the digital sales chart. DeGraw’s debut album “Chariot” featured the hit singles “Chariot,” “Follow Through” and “I Don’t Want To Be,” which was selected as the theme song for the hit TV show “One Tree Hill.” More information on DeGraw’s career may be found at gavindegraw.com.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the Monticello Gaming & Raceway Gift Shop or by calling 866/777-GAME, ext. 494.