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Plate Full of Blues
Written By: Mary Jane McCall | Issue: 2017/05 - May
“Groovin’, on a summer afternoon,” has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it?
The Rascals captured that carefree summer feeling in their 60’s hit, and Cashiers hits that same note with the popular Groovin’ on the Green concert series. These concerts, sponsored by the Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Association and the Village Green, kick off for the season on Memorial Day weekend.
The first concert of the series is on Saturday (note the day), May 27, from 6:30 P.M. until 8:30 P.M. with the soulful, blues sound of Mac Arnold & Plate Full of Blues. Born in South Carolina and raised on a sharecropper’s farm, Mac began his musical career when he and his brother Leroy fashioned homemade guitars from a steel trash can, wood, nails and screen wire, and began polishing their sounds. His impressive career has included playing with blues legends James Brown, Muddy Watters and BB King, as well as playing a four-year stint as part of the set band on the popular television series, “Soul Train”. Don’t miss this chance to hear this blues legend.
On Friday, June 2, the concerts move to their regular Friday night slot with “The Voice” contestant Geoff McBride taking the stage. Judge Christina Aguilera declared, “the very first note you hit blew me away” and this evening’s concert promises to deliver that same flawless sound. Though heavily influenced by soul music, Geoff’s powerful vocal range allows him to cover everything from gospel, pop, and R & B, to rock and romantic ballads.
Concerts start at 6:30 P.M. rain or shine and admission is always free (donations are appreciated).
Bring your lawn chairs, kids, dogs, guests, friends and family and join us for a great time! 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, just stop at one of the local eateries and order a to-go meal or choose a variety of food items from our food vendors on site. We’ll see you
on the Green.
For more information or concert sponsorship opportunities, please call GCAMA at (828) 743-8428 or email [email protected].
