A Grammy winner comes to Penn's Peak

Ziggy Marley, a six-time Grammy winner, and Emmy winner, humanitarian, and singer-songwriter, makes a visit to Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe Thursday.

The Fly Rasta Tour concert begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $24 in advance and $29 at the door.

Ziggy Marley has released 12 albums to much critical acclaim. His early immersion in music came at age 10 when he sat in on recording sessions with his father, Bob Marley.

As front man to Ziggy Marley and The Melody Makers, the group released eight best-selling albums that garnered three Grammys, with such chart-topping hits as "Look Who's Dancing," "Tomorrow People" and "Tumbling Down."

His second solo release, "Love is My Religion," won a Grammy in 2006 for "Best Reggae Album."

His third solo album, "Family Time," scored him a fifth Grammy award for "Best Children's Album."

In 2011, Ziggy released his critically acclaimed fourth studio album "Wild And Free," which earned him a Grammy nomination, as well as his first ever comic book titled "Marijuanaman."

Ziggy Marley Organics, a GMO-free product line including flavored coconut oils and hemp seed snacks, was started in 2012. The products are distributed throughout the U.S. and are available in over 1,000 stores nationwide.

His 2012 live album "Ziggy Marley In Concert," recently earned him his sixth Grammy award for "Best Reggae Album."

To coincide with the release of his latest album "Fly Rasta," Ziggy put out his debut children's book "I Love You,Too" on April 15. The multicultural picture book is based on one of Ziggy's most beloved songs of the same title from his Grammy Award-winning album "Family Time," which explores a child's relationship with parents, nature and the unstoppable force of love.

At the Penn's Peak show, $1 from every ticket sold will be donated to the U.R.G.E foundation.

Coming to Penn's Peak on Aug. 15 are rockers Great White and Vixen.

Great White, formed in Los Angeles in 1977, is best known for the hit "Once Bitten, Twice Shy."

On Sunday, Aug. 17, The Zombies make a return visit to the mountain-top venue. The Zombies had a number one hit with "Time of the Seasons."

Also in August, on the 21, the Yonder Mountain String Band makes a stop at Penn's Peak. This band which has a cult following always attracts a large crowd.

Meanwhile, deck parties are being held weekly during the summer months at the Peak.

Here's a list of coming events:

Deck Parties

• Aug. 2 - Daisy Jug Band, 6:30-9 p.m.

• Aug. 3 - Jigsaw Johnny, 2-5 p.m.

• Aug. 7 - Ostrich Hat, 6:30-9 p.m.

• Aug. 10 - Shellshocked Churchills, 2-5 p.m.

• Aug. 14 - Craig Thatcher Band, 6:30-9 p.m.

• Aug. 22 - Nightwind, 6:30-9 p.m.

• Aug. 24 - James Supra Band, 2-5 p.m.

• Aug. 28 - Jake Kaligis - New Constitution, 6:30-9 p.m.

Concerts

July

• 31 - Ziggy Marley, 8 p.m. Tickets $24 advance, $29 day of show.

August

• 15 - Great White and Vixen, 8 p.m. Tickets $22 advance, $27 day of show.

• 17 - The Zombies, 8 p.m. Tickets $22 advance, $27 day of show.

• 21 - Yonder Mountain String Band, 8 p.m. Tickets $17 advance, $22 day of show.

September

• 5 - Winger and FireHouse, 8 p.m. Tickets $24 advance and $29 day of show.

• 13 - Ana Popovic, 8 p.m. Tickets $22 advance, $27 day of show.

October

• 18 - Tommy James & the Shondells, 8 p.m. Tickets $33 and $38.

• 31 - Robin Trower, 8 p.m. Tickets $27 advance, $32 day of show.

November

• 1 - The Tubes, 8 p.m. Tickets $18 advance, $23 day of show.

Luncheon Shows

• Oct. 7, 8, and 9 - The Swing Dolls- A Musical Tribute to the USO.

• Oct. 14 and 15 - The Four Freshmen.

• Oct. 22 and 23 - Bill Haley's Comets.

• Oct. 28, 29, and 30 - Real Diamond.

• Nov. 5 and 6 - The Glenn Miller Orchestra.