WHY SUNBURY? WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

Our story begins in 1982.

Our current generation sometimes forgets that the Ohio settlers were a distinctive breed of men and women – brave, courageous, resourceful, and self-reliant. They were hardy souls who left security, comfort and safety behind them because they wanted more of the American dream for themselves and their families. When something didn’t work, our ancestors devoted their energies to another project in search of a better way of life. They were the very definition of “grass roots.”

An old road can tell many stories of our history. The old Sunbury-Galena Road was first the Walhonding Indian Trail that evolved into a rough wagon trace for early settlers that eventually saw the first creaking and lumbering stagecoaches establish the stagecoach era in our still-young country, lasting from 1820 to 1873. The first route, from Columbus to Mt. Vernon, continued up the Old Sunbury Road through Galena and Sunbury.

Over a century later, in 1982, that same Sunbury Road, still scenic and rustic, but now paved for modern motorized traffic, sat an old, stately brick house, which was once a welcome stagecoach stop for weary travelers in the 19th. century. Converted into an 8-track recording studio, the upper floor of this house became the welcome home of the founder of Sunbury Entertainment. Welcome, because he had become virtually homeless after experiencing the loss of a professional comedy club business in Columbus and Cincinnati.

There must have been an enduring spirit of those early “gumption-filled” forefathers in the walls and foundation of that old converted stagecoach stop. The inspiration to embody that same brevity, courage, resourcefulness and self-reliance of those early stagecoach riders and drivers undeniably compelled the founder of Sunbury Entertainment to adapt that philosophy of life that has made America great. Sunbury Entertainment is now a glowing example of the “bootstrap” philosophy in the promotion of the “American dream.” It has brought the joy of music and entertainment to thousands of individuals for over two decades now with quality, integrity, perseverance and the promise to always satisfy their clients in every way.

At Sunbury Entertainment, our credo is somewhat summed up in the words of our 28th. President, Woodrow Wilson, when he said …."You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand." We intend to remain true to our task of making the world richer through the provision of our exceptionally gifted artists.

Why Sunbury? It’s the constant reminder for us and our clients of the spirit that sustains us and keeps us working for you and your entertainment satisfaction deep into the 21st. century. We appreciate your business.