Fans young and old packed Heritage Park Monday night to hear the American rhythm and blues vocal music group, “The Spinners.” The group first formed in 1954 and today still has one remaining original member, Henry Fambrough.

The Spinners performed tunes ranging from “The Rubberband Man” and “I’ll Be Around” to “Could It Be I’m Falling in Love” and “Games People Play.”

A huge crowd enjoyed a one hour and 20 minute concert as part of Sundown Salute.  The chairman of the organizing committee, Terry Heldstab, said it was the biggest crowd so far during this year’s celebration. “They’re the most common, genuine guys you could ever hope to meet. They’re just very down to earth,” Heldstab added, “They’re just cool guys.”

At the start of their performance the group took time to thank the Ladies of Order Eastern Star from Junction City for the welcome meal they provided to The Spinners following their arrival in Junction City. And then they opened a one hour and twenty minute show that had the fans cheering and clapping to some of the songs that have become familiar to many over the years.

Geary County Commissioner Keith Ascher and Junction City Mayor Pat Landes thanked the Sundown Salute Committee for their work in preparing and hosting Sundown Salute. Ascher reminded the public this celebration is not a six-day event but a year-long event, the committee does the work for free and puts in a lot of hours. Key sponsor Lacer Motors received a big thank you for helping support Sundown Salute as did the City and County for their efforts on behalf of the celebration.