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Get Some Happy Feet
Written By: Mary Jane McCall | Issue: 2016/05 - May
May and June are spectacular in Highlands for a myriad of reasons, but one of our favorites is that the longer days and warmer temperatures herald the beginning of the outdoor music concerts on Friday and Saturday nights.
Friday Night Live performances take place at the Highlands Town Square from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Saturdays on Pine are at the Kelsey Hutchinson Park on Pine Street and also begin at 6:00 P.M.
This year, Friday Night Live is part of the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina, an initiative led by the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership and the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources. Their vision is to strengthen the cultural heritage of our communities by increasing opportunities for people to hear, learn about, and enjoy the unique music that has been performed and enjoyed in the North Carolina mountains and foothills for generations. Friday Night Live is proud to play a part in keeping these music traditions alive.
The first concert is on May 20 and features Asheville’s Randy Flack, a solo artist who celebrates and performs all types of music from country, classic rock, gospel, bluegrass, and Americana to his original compositions. On May 27, local favorites the versatile Johnny Webb Band, plays country music old and new. The Tallulah River Band, slated for June 3, is sure to have you up and on your feet with their lively bluegrass sounds.
Saturdays on Pine offer a perfect opportunity to gather family, friends, and neighbors and enjoy a rollicking good time on the lawn, listening to music and dancing the night away. Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic, or pick up a to go order at a local restaurant, and join the fun. Starting the season this year is the Wellstrung Band on June 11. No sitting on the sidelines permitted when this bluegrass band takes the stage. Their lively sound and playful banter invite audience participation.
Both concerts are sponsored by the Highlands Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit highlandschamber.org or call (828) 526-2112.
