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Highlands Outdoor Concert Series
Written By: Mary Jane McCall | Issue: September 2024
Highlands has set the stage for weekends of live music, a bit of dance, and plenty of elevated moods.
Steel Toe Stiletto
Live music is fabulous any time of the year, but we think there’s something especially sweet about live music during September.
We’re a little less busy, and we’re taking a collective deep breath enjoying the sweet peace of this prelude to leaf season. We’re beginning to feel a nip in the air, and this, my friends, is the perfect time to grab a sweater, your family, and your partners and hit the streets to move to the groove.
The Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC sponsors two events that allow us to do just that – Friday Night Live at Town Square and Saturdays on Pine at the Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park. These events are held each Friday and Saturday night from 6:00 to 8:30 P.M. and are free to attend.
Their September lineup features a lot of returning crowd favorites:
On September 6, it’s The Johnny Webb Band – classic country with a laid-back sound. They’ve played together for over 50 years so they know how to entertain.
Silly Ridge Roundup provides the fun on September 13 – Americana and folk with smooth vocals.
Curtis Blackwell Band is added to the mix on September 20. Since 1960, Curtis Blackwell has embodied traditional bluegrass. This local legend has even performed with Bill Monroe.
Expect robust crowds on September 27, when Nitrograss leads the evening. These bluegrass superheroes feature two-time national champion banjo player Charles Wood, whose blistering banjo lays the foundation of this group’s sound.
Saturdays on Pine mixes things up a bit with musical acts from across the musical sphere.
On September 7, Steel Toe Stiletto will command the park with their supreme musicianship. This group brings the fun!
High Five Band’s been a crowd favorite in this area for over 15 years, and they return to the park on September 14. These musicians mix up their playlist and can play it all including classic rock, top 40, modern country, and more.
Stake your spot in the park on September 21 for The Boomers. This talented group has shared the stage with the likes of Hootie and the Blowfish, Alison Kraus, and Huey Lewis & The News.
Closing out the month of performances on a high note is Kayla McKinney on September 28. She’s a Nashville recording artist and rising star, following in the footsteps of her musical heroes.
