WSPA anchor will sing at library

Tom Crabtree Tom Crabtree will step out from behind his WSPATV news anchor desk to perform a variety of songs from the 50's, 60's and 70's during a lunch-time concert on Thursday, April 20, at the Cherokee County Library in Gaffney. Crabtree will sing and play the acoustic guitar from 12:15-1 p.m.

Crabtree says that if the audience wants to take a "longerlunch" he'll perform longer. He will also be available to sign autographs after his show.

Crabtree is one of the Carolinas' best-known news anchors with nearly 31 years in the broadcast industry. He co-anchors the 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts each day on News Channel 7/WSPA-TV.

But he is also an avid rock 'n' roller. He is a singer and leader of the Spartanburg-based classic rock band "Rock 'n' Roll Reunion," which has performed at a

number of venues in Cherokee County, including the Cherokee County Arts Council, Peach Festival, Ed Brown Rodeo and Prime Outlet.

"Cherokee County residents have always been good to News Channel 7 and to Rock 'n' Roll Reunion," said Crabtree "I'm looking forward to giving them a great lunch-time concert."

During his April 20 performance, Crabtree plans to include songs by the Beatles, Elvis, Dion and many other well-known artists.

"You'll recognize the songs, and they'll be perfect for singing and clapping along. They'll bring back fun memories," promises Crabtree.

Crabtree also enjoys sharing trivia about each song. "I try to make my performances a rock and roll history lesson too," he said.