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Happy Sounds
Written By: Luke Osteen | Issue: July 2023
Groovin’ on the Green is just that – an irresistible invitation to cut loose on the emerald Cashiers Village Green. You can find more information atvillagegreencashiersnc.com/concerts.
Now that we’re deep into what’s shaping up to be the Plateau’s busiest Busy Season, we’re all invited to enjoy the happy sounds of Groovin’ on the Green – a bangin’ summer-long jam that has visitors and locals swinging all season long to performances by some of the area’s most entertaining bands.
“We here at The Village Green love being able to offer free and fun family programming, that’s accessible to everyone in our community, and that can be enjoyed without having to drive down the mountain,” says Ashlie Mitchell, the Village Green’s executive director.
Every Groovin’ Concert is held rain or shine and there is no admission charge. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, beverages, snacks, and your boogie shoes – though there are vendors there as well. Groovin’ is also offering its “Rent a Tent” – 10 x 10 tent rentals at $100 per tent per event.
Here is a rundown of featured bands and what to look forward to this month: (All events start at 6:30 P.M.)
July 1: The ninth annual ‘Fireworks Extravaganza on The Green’ will take place on Saturday, July 1 at 6:30 P.M. Entertainment will be provided by rhythm and blues band Continental Divide with a fireworks show to follow. Admission is free; however, donations will be collected to help with the cost of the event. Landmark Realty Group is credited with bringing the Fireworks Extravaganza to The Village Green.
On July 7, McIntosh and The LionHearts will storm the Green with their unique sounds, in a concert sponsored by Rusticks.
Since he started writing songs at 16, Spalding McIntosh said he was looking for a way to play gigs. He traveled to South Asheville, with just a guitar in his hand, to the Red Speakeasy hoping to have his first gig.
“I had no CDs or anything. I just walked up and said, ‘I’m Spalding McIntosh, and I want to play.’ She noticed my guitar and asked me to come out back and play.”
After working a maintenance job in Sapphire Valley, he did the same thing, walking into the Gamekeeper’s Tavern with just a guitar.
“I did that for a couple of summers and then worked my way into playing at Micah’s,” McIntosh said.
Seth and Sara take the stage on July 21 in a concert sponsored by Spinx. A Side project of Seth Brand Music, Seth and Sara have been van-life-ing it across the country performing their originals and songs you love, (Johnny Cash, Tyler Childers, Taylor Swift, etc.), as their American Duo since 2018.
