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Groovin’ on the Green
Written By: Mary Jane McCall | Issue: 2017/07 - July
In 1992 when Al Balestiere, Elizabeth Davenport, and John Lupton donated the 12.5-acre park area now known as The Village Green, their hopes were to keep the village atmosphere of Cashiers alive.
True to their vision, The Village Green has become central to the community; and few events capture the heart, soul, and cohesiveness of community life better than the popular Groovin’ on the Green concerts held on Village Green grounds.
These concerts, sponsored by The Village Green and the Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Association, are held most Friday nights during the summer season and start at 6:30 P.M. rain or shine. Admission is always free but donations are encouraged and appreciated. Bring your lawn chairs, kids, dogs, guests, friends, and family and join in all the fun. Don’t forget to pack a picnic and bring a cooler with your favorite beverages. If you don’t have time to plan ahead and prepare a picnic, choose from a variety of food items from food vendors on site.
On July 7 local favorite Hurricane Creek takes the stage in a concert sponsored by the Tampa Tribe. Band members have been playing together for more than 17 years, polishing their live sound to the delight of audiences who return to see them again and again. Playing powerful classic rock and blues, their very danceable sets will have you dancing the night away.
Emerging country star Joe Lasher Jr. returns to the stage on July 21, in a concert sponsored by Signal Ridge. As one of country’s hottest new artists, Joe is fresh off performances with Tim McGraw and Rascal Flatts, and he has also shared the stage with the likes of Montgomery Gentry, Thomas Rhett, and Cole Swindell.
Rounding the month out on July 28 are The Buchanan Boys, a popular five-piece country-rock band. They have a large following throughout the region and are popular in local music venues such as The Orange Peel in Asheville and the NC Music Factory in Charlotte. This concert is sponsored by the Moskowitz family.
For more information or concert sponsorship opportunities, please call GCAMA at (828) 743-8428 or email [email protected].
