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Wedneday, March 13
SHAG DANCE/ANDERSON, 6-9 p.m., AJ’s Bar & Grill, 101 Destination Boulevard, Anderson, S.C. The Electric City Shag Club will host a shag dance to Carolina beach music.
SHAG DANCE/GREENVILLE, 6-10 p.m., Spare Time Entertainment Center, 822 Congaree Road, Greenville, S.C. The Carolina Shag Club will offer a beginner shag lesson from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by its weekly shag dance — featuring Carolina beach music — from 7 to 10 p.m.
JASON DECRISTOFARO’S JAZZ NIGHT, 7-9 p.m., Southern Appalachian Brewery, 822 Locust St., Hendersonville. The SAB hosts Jason DeCristofaro’s Jazz Night show every Wednesday. DeCristofaro, a multi-instrumentalist, composer and educator based in Asheville, performs on stage with his band. Among the highlights, DeCristofaro, on occasion, will invite from the crowd, a musician (who brings along a guitar or horn) and/or a vocalist (whom he knows) onto the stage to perform with the band — often wowing the audience. Admission is free.
ONE-EYED JACK CONCERT/DANCE, 7 p.m.-closing, The Blind Horse Saloon, 1035 Lowndes Hill Road, Greenville, S.C. Line dance lessons will be held from 7 to 8 p.m., with an open dance starting at 8 p.m. to the band One-Eyed Jack, playing country and top 40 favorites. Attendees must be age 18 or older for admission and be at least age 21 to consume alcohol. Cover charge is $3 for men — and free for women.
SALSA ON 1, 8 p.m.-midnight, One World Brewery West, 520 Haywood Road, West Asheville. The event will begin with Jonathan Villalobos leading a “salsa on 1” dance lesson, with complete beginners welcome. Following the lesson, a salsa dance will be held featuring music by DJ Mtn Vibez. The cover charge is $5.
Thursday, March 14
PAUL LIFORD ACOUSTIC CONCERT/DANCE, 8-10 p.m., The Dugout, 430 N. Main St., downtown Hendersonville. Paul Liford, lead singer of the band Fine Line, and a guest, will perform in an acoustic show for listening and/or dancing.
PLEASURE CHEST CONCERT, 8-10 p.m., 5 Walnut Wine Bar, 5 Walnut St., downtown Asheville. The band Pleasure Chest wil perform.
Friday, March 15
FOOD TRUCK ROLLOUT, 5-8 p.m., Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St., Greer, S.C. The Food Truck Rollout will feature local food trucks, along with the Away Team party band and “refreshing” brews, a promotion noted. The city-hosted program will maintain a smoke-free policy and the presence of pets is not allowed. Children ages 16 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
A CAPPELLA CONCERT, 7 p.m., Weaverville First Baptist Chuch, 63 N. Main St., downtown Weaverville. The Hominy Valley A Cappella Christian Men’s Choir will perform “A Musical Celebration of Yeshua (aka ‘Jesus’).” The concert is being hosted by the Weaverville Music Study Club. Admission is free, but an offering will be taken for the North Buncombe Music Scholarship.
QUIET RIOT CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Newton Performing Arts Center, 60 W. 6th St., Newton. The heavy metal group Quiet Riot will perform. For tickets, which are $50-$60. visit online at www.ncauditorium.com.
ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND TRIBUTE CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 East North Broad Street, Walhalla, S.C. End of the Line: A Tribute to the Allman Brothers Band will perform a musical salute to the ABB. For tickets, visit online at www.WalhallaPAC.com.
Saturday, March 16
AWAY TEAM ST. PATTY’S CONCERT/DANCE, 2 p.m., NOMA Square, 220 N. Main St., Greenville, S.C. The Away Team party band will perform music for listening and/or dancing during a St. Patty’s Day gala.
CELTIC ANGELS IRELAND CONCERT, 3 and 7 p.m., Newton Performing Arts Center, 60 W. 6th St., Newton. Celtic Angels Ireland will perform two shows on March 16. The show is billed as “a theatrical feast for all ages.” For tickets, which are $30-$45. visit online at www.ncauditorium.com.
PEGGY RATUSZ & FRIENDS CONCERT/DANCE, 6-8:30pm, The Buzz, 225 S. Grove St, Hendersonville. Vocalist Peggy Ratusz — with Bill Loftus and Charlie Wilkinson — will perform music for listening and/or dancing.
SUPER ‘60s BAND CONCERT/DANCE, 6-9 p.m., Bold Rock Cidery, 72 School House Road, Mills River. The Super ‘60s band will perform the rock-pop hits of the 1960s for listening and/or dancing.
The Lads AVL CONCERT/DANCE, 6-9 p.m., 6th Floor, Pillar Rooftop Bar, 309 College St., downtown Asheville. The Lads AVL band will perform music for listening and/or dancing.
SHAG CLUB ST. PATTY’S DANCE, 6-10 p.m., Hendersonville Elks Lodge, 546 N. Justice St, Hendersonville. The Asheville-based Mountain Shag Club will hold its St. Patrick’s Day Dance, with Carolina beach provided by DJ Bobby V. Attendees are being urged to “wear your green as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day — or you might get pinched!” a promotion stated. “Please bring a snack to share.” Admission is free for MSC members and $10 for guests.
HENDERSONVILLE BALLROOM DANCE, 7-10 p.m., upstairs, American Legion Post 77, 216 4th Avenue West, Hendersonville. The Hendersonville Ballroom Dance Club will hold a Ballroom Dance Night, with no dance lesson. “Enjoy ballroom dancing to the music of DJ Gary Bills, who plays a variety of dance tunes, including swing (east and west coast), waltz, tango, rumba, chacha and foxtrot,” a promotion noted. “There also will be a dance mixer. Our dances are open to the public & everyone is invited. Casual dress — NO jeans.All dancers please enter through the upstairs front door of the building.” Cost at the door is $10.
Misty MountaiN CONCERT/DANCE, 7-10 p.m, The Old Home Place, 4460 North Mills River Road, Mills River. Misty Mountain will perform music for listening and/or dancing. Cost at the door is $10.
THE EAGLES CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Spectrum Center, 333 E. Trade St., Charlotte. The Eagles, an iconic rock band, will perform in concert. A promotion stated, “Rock out with The Eagles as they bring their final tour, ‘The Long Goodbye,’ back to Charlotte for a second time.” For tickets, which are $149.50, visit online at www.Ticketmaster.com.
SAWYER BROWN CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 212 Tusculum Boulevard, Greeneville, Tenn. The group Sawyer Brown will perform in concert. For tickets, visit online at www.NPACGreeneville.com.
Sunday, March 17
ETHICAL HUMANIST SOCIETY TALK, 2:30-4 p.m., Friends Meeting House, 227 Edgewood Road, Asheville. A presentation, “Instructions for Living a Life,” will be given by Kathy Meacham and Ira Sloan during the a meeting of the Ethical Humanist Society of Asheville. Informal discussion and refreshments will follow the presentation. Regarding the address, an EHSA press release stated, “‘Pay attention. Be Astonished. Tell about it.’ This stanza from Mary Oliver’s poem ‘Sometimes’ is at the core of being aware, living in the ‘now’ and thinking ethically. Kathy and Ira teach medical students about ethical thinking and moral imagination versus risk aversion. Moral imagination means envisioning the full range of possibilities, including new and creative alternatives in a particular situation, in order to solve an ethical challenge. Acting morally requires more than just strength of character; it requires compassion, empathy and the awareness to discern what is morally relevant in a given situation. Join Kathy and Ira to elevate your moral imagination, creativity and moral courage as we seek to act more ethically in society.” All are welcome.
THE BIG THROWBACK ST. PATTY’S DAY PARTY, 7 p.m., Westville Pub, 777 Haywood Road, West Asheville. A St. Patrick’s Day Party will featured The Big Throwback band, which will perform music for listening and/or dancing.
Monday, March 18
CLASSIC RADIO CLUB LISTENING SESSION, 2 p.m., Polk Campus of Isothermal Community College, 1255 W. Mills St., Columbus. The Western North Carolina Classic Radio Club meets on the third Monday to listen to old-time radio shows that aired during the golden-age of radio. All are welcome. Admission is free.
SHAG DANCE, 6-9 p.m., Outdoorsmen Inc. (Event Center), 4535 Highway 11 West, Blountville, Tenn. The Mountain Empire Shag Society will hold a dance. Gate and doors open at 6 p.m., with the dance running from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is $10 for nonmembers.
BLUE MONDAY WITH MR. JIMMY, 7-9 p.m., The Joint Next Door, 1185 Charlotte Hwy., Fairview. “Blue Monday With Mr. Jimmy” will be held, featuring the Chicago-style blues singer-guitarist.
Tuesday, March 19
THE LADS AVL, 6-8:30 p.m., The Joint Next Door, 1185 Charlotte Hwy., Fairview. The Lads AVL will perform music for listening and/or dancing.
SHAG DANCE, 6:30-9 p.m., the Chop House Asheville (at Four Points by Sheraton), 22 Woodfin St., downtown Asheville. The Mountain Shag Club will hold its weekly dance to music provided by rotating DJs. Cost is $7.
THE JOHN HENRYS CONCERT, 8 p.m., 5 Walnut Wine Bar, 5 West Walnut St., Asheville. The John Henrys will perform music for listening and/or dancing.
Wedneday, March 20
SHAG DANCE/ANDERSON, 6-9 p.m., AJ’s Bar & Grill, 101 Destination Boulevard, Anderson, S.C. The Electric City Shag Club will host a shag dance to Carolina beach music.
SHAG DANCE/GREENVILLE, 6-10 p.m., Spare Time Entertainment Center, 822 Congaree Road, Greenville, S.C. The Carolina Shag Club will offer a beginner shag lesson from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by its weekly shag dance — featuring Carolina beach music — from 7 to 10 p.m.
AUTHOR’S TALK, 6:30 p.m., Watkins Room, Trone Student Center, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, S.C. Jesmyn Ward, a two-time National Book Award winner and MacArthur Genius Grant Fellow, will deliver an address titled “Tell It Whole: On Witness and Narrative.” The Crabtree-Stewart Lecture, named for “beloved Furman English professors John H. Crabtree (1925-2019) and James T. Stewart (1923-2001),” an FU press release noted. Ward is author of “Where the Line Bleeds,” “Salvage the Bones,” which won the 2011 National Book Award, and “Sing, Unburied, Sing,” which earned the 2017 National Book Award. Among other works, the Tulane University English professor is editor of the anthology “The Fire This Time” and author of the memoir “Men We Reaped,” a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award. The program is free and open to the public.
JASON DECRISTOFARO’S JAZZ NIGHT, 7-9 p.m., Southern Appalachian Brewery, 822 Locust St., Hendersonville. The SAB hosts Jason DeCristofaro’s Jazz Night show every Wednesday. DeCristofaro, a multi-instrumentalist, composer and educator based in Asheville, performs on stage with his band. Among the highlights, DeCristofaro, on occasion, will invite from the crowd, a musician (who brings along a guitar or horn) and/or a vocalist (whom he knows) onto the stage to perform with the band — often wowing the audience. Admission is free.
ONE-EYED JACK CONCERT/DANCE, 7 p.m.-closing, The Blind Horse Saloon, 1035 Lowndes Hill Road, Greenville, S.C. Line dance lessons will be held from 7 to 8 p.m., with an open dance starting at 8 p.m. to the band One-Eyed Jack, playing country and top 40 favorites. Attendees must be age 18 or older for admission and be at least age 21 to consume alcohol. Cover charge is $3 for men — and free for women.
SALSA ON 1, 8 p.m.-midnight, One World Brewery West, 520 Haywood Road, West Asheville. The event will begin with Jonathan Villalobos leading a “salsa on 1” dance lesson, with complete beginners welcome. Following the lesson, a salsa dance will be held featuring music by DJ Mtn Vibez. The cover charge is $5.
Thursday, March 21
RUSS WILSON “CELLAR SWING” CONCERT/BALLROOM DANCE, 7 p.m., Haywood Park Hotel, 1 Battery Park Avenue, downtown Asheville. Russ Wilson & His Haywood Park Hotel Orchestra will perform in a concert titled “Cellar Swing.” Attendees are urged to take the elevator or stairs to the “lower level” of the hotel for access to The Cellar. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Ballroom dancing will start at 7. “ Full bar and small bits available,” a promotion noted. Entry is $5.
GROUP BALLROOM DANCE CLASS/PUBLIC BALLROOM DAnce, 7:15-9:20 p.m., Carolina Ballroom, 134 Halton Road, Greenville, S.C. The Carolina Ballroom Dance Studio will host a group dance class and a public dance. From 7:15 to 8 p.m. a cha-cha group dance class will be offered. From 8 to 9:20 p.m., a public ballroom dane will be held. Cost is $20.
UPTOWN: THE MUSIC OF MOTOWN TRIBUTE CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. Uptown: The Music of Motown — running March 21-24 — will perform a musical tribute to the hits and hitmakers at Motown Records. The show will continue at 7:30 p.m. March 22, at 2 and 7:30 p.m. March 23 and at 2 p.m. March 24. As for the concert, the FRP noted, “Motown remixed! From New York City, the epicenter of soul and R&B (rhythm and blues), these young men of ‘UPTOWN’ will sing and dance their way into your hearts, and out of your seats in STYLE. With the class of young Temptations, moves like the Jackson 5, vocals like Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, and the contemporary feel of Bruno Mars … ‘Everybody’s Going UPTOWN!’ It’s old school soul for a new generation!” For tickets, which are $45, $55 and $65 (and with child pricing available for ages 17 and under), visit online at www.FlatRockPlayhouse.org.
BOB DYLAN CONCERT, 8 p.m., 87 Haywood St., Harrah’s Cherokee Center, downtown Asheville. Iconic singer-songwriter Bob Dylan will perform in concert during a stop in his “Rough and Rowdy Ways” tour. “Generally regarded as one of the greatest songwriters ever, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture over his 60-year career,” Wikipedia stated. For tickets, visit online at www.TicketsOnSale.com.
Friday, March 22
BEE GEES TRIBUTE CONCERT, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 212 Tusculum Boulevard, Greeneville, Tenn. Stayin’ Alive — World’s #1 Tribute to the Bee Gees will perform a musical salute to the Bee Gees. Regarding the tribute group, a promotion stated, “Billed as the world’s No. 1 Bee Gees tribute band, Stayin’ Alive is the largest and most definitive bands of its kind. Not only do they go through the Bee Gees’ hit songs like ‘Night Fever’ and ‘Jive Talkin’,’ they do it with all the excitement, power, style and disco fever of the Bee Gees.” For tickets, visit online at www.NPACGreeneville.com.
Saturday, March 23
SOUL LEGIT CONCERT/DANCE, 6-9 p.m., Parkway Grill & Bar,1083 South Batesville Road, Greer, S.C. A “Let’s Groove” gala will feature the Soul Legit Band, which will play music for listening and/or dancing.
COUNTRY DANCE, 6-9 p.m., gymnasium, Francis Asbury United Methodist Church, 725 Asbury Road, Candler. The Smokey Mountain Dance Club will host a country dance. Cost is $10 for non-members and $5 for club members.
JERICHO HILL CONCERT DANCE, 7-10 p.m., The Old Home Place, 4460 North Mills River Road, Mills River. The band Jericho Hill will perform music for listening and/or dancing. Admission is $10.
LATIN NIGHT DANCE, 7-11 p.m., Clock Tower Taproom, 120 S. Main St., downtown Simpsonville, S.C. Latin Night will feature Latin-style dancing to a DJ. “Join us for the hottest Latin Dance Party in Simpsonville!” a promotion stated, “Host DJ Jerry and DJ Ositoo will be playing your favorite salsa, bachata, merengue and so much more!”
KINGS RETURN CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Veh Stage, Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Avenue, Tryon. The Kings Return, a Grammy-nominated a cappella group, will perform in concert. Regarding the show, the TFAC noted, “Kings Return’s tagline is simple: ‘We sing in stairwells.’ The unique-harmonizing-group-turned-internet-sensation captures the essence of an old-school a cappella quartet, with sounds inspired by gospel and R&B, and has a reputation for performing diverse arrangements from ‘Ave Maria’ to ‘How Deep is Your Love’ and “God Bless America.” Kings Return has been featured on NPR and has performed on stages (and stairwells) nationwide.” Further, a promotion stated, “Avoiding the confines of a single genre, the Grammy-nominated a capella group derives its inspiration from gospel, jazz, R&B, soul and classical music to deliver a memorable evening.” For tickets, which are $38 to $48 for the general public, and $20 to $25 for students, visit online at www.TryonArts.org.
ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA TRIBUTE CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 East North Broad Street, Walhalla, S.C. Tribute to the Moon: Tribute to ELO will perform a musical salute to the Electric Light Orchestra. For tickets, visit online at www.WalhallaPAC.com.
BEE GEES TRIBUTE CONCERT, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Newton Performing Arts Center, 60 West Sixth St., Newton. Stayin’ Alive — World’s #1 Tribute to the Bee Gees will perform a musical salute to the Bee Gees. Regarding the tribute group, a promotion stated, “Billed as the world’s No. 1 Bee Gees tribute band, Stayin’ Alive is the largest and most definitive bands of its kind. Not only do they go through the Bee Gees’ hit songs like ‘Night Fever’ and ‘Jive Talkin’,’ they do it with all the excitement, power, style and disco fever of the Bee Gees.” Also, the promotion stated, “Stayin’ Alive is the quintessential tribute band to the Bee Gees, capturing the excitement of live performance and the tender subtleties of the human voice!” For tickets, visit online at www.ncauditorium.com.
Sunday, March 24
NEIL DIAMOND TRIBUTE CONCERT, 7 p.m., Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 East North Broad Street, Walhalla, S.C. DIAMOND: The Legacy Concert, Starring Jay White w ill offer a musical salute to the music of Neil Diamond. For tickets, visit online at www.WalhallaPAC.com.
Monday, March 25
SHAG DANCE, 6-9 p.m., Outdoorsmen Inc. (Event Center), 4535 Highway 11 West, Blountville, Tenn. The Mountain Empire Shag Society will hold a dance. Gate and doors open at 6 p.m., with the dance running from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is $10 for nonmembers.
BLUE MONDAY WITH JIMMY, 7-9 p.m., The Joint Next Door, 1185 Charlotte Hwy., Fairview. “Blue Monday With Mr. Jimmy” will be held, featuring the Chicago-style blues singer-guitarist.
Tuesday, March 26
THE LADS AVL, 6-8:30 p.m., The Joint Next Door, 1185 Charlotte Hwy., Fairview. The Lads AVL will perform music for listening and/or dancing.
SHAG DANCE, 6:30-9 p.m., the Chop House Asheville (at Four Points by Sheraton), 22 Woodfin St., downtown Asheville. The Mountain Shag Club will hold its weekly dance to music provided by rotating DJs. Cost is $7.
THE JOHN HENRYS CONCERT, 8 p.m., 5 Walnut Wine Bar, 5 West Walnut St., Asheville. The John Henrys will perform music for listening and/or dancing.
Thursday, March 28
MAUNDY THURSDAY WORSHIP, 6 p.m., Greer First Baptist Church, 201 W. Poinsett St., Greer, S.C. The church will hold a Maundy Thursday worship. Child care will be available for children ages 5 and younger.
Friday, March 29
“OLD-TIME VINYL PARTY” (PRESENTED BY FIVE GUYS AND A GIRL), 6-10 p.m., Shelby VFW, 855 W. Sumter St., Shelby. A gala billed as “‘Old-Time Vinyl Party’ (Presented by Five Guys and A Girl)” will feature music from DJs for listening and/or dancing. The featured DJs will be Bobby Vaughn, Terry Hopper, Buck Crumption, Mike Swords, Norman Mills and Lisa Caveny. No coolers or outside beverages will be allowed. “You may bring food for your table,” a promotion stated. For tickets, which are $10, text Lisa Caveny at (803) 984-4144.
POUNDSTONE CONCERT, 7 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg, S.C. Paula Poundstone, an American stand-up comedian, author, actress, interviewer and commentator, will perform her comedy show.
REO SPEEDWAGON CONCERT, 7 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg, S.C. The group REO Speedwagon will perform in concert. “REO Speedwagon, or simply REO, is an American rock band from Champaign, Illinois,” Wikipedia stated. “Formed in 1967, the band cultivated a following during the 1970s and achieved significant commercial success throughout the 1980s. Its best-selling album, ‘Hi Infidelity,’ contained four U.S. Top 40 hits and sold more than 10 million copies.”
GARRISON KEILLOR CONCERT, 8 p.m., Newberry Opera House, 1201 McKibben St., Newberry, S.C. Garrison Keillor Tonight will offer an evening of stand-up, storytelling, audience song and poetry. An event promotion added, “One man, one microphone. There are sung sonnets, limericks and musical jokes; the thread that runs through it is the beauty of growing old.” Regarding the concert, Chris Barton of the Los Angeles Times stated, “His shows can, for a couple of hours, transform an audience of even so-called coastal elites into a small-town community with an intimacy (that) only radio and its podcast descendants can achieve.” For tickets, visit www.NewberryOperaHouse.com.
CIRCUITBREAKERS CONCERT/DANCE, 8 p.m., Oklawaha Brewery, 147 1st Avenue East, Hendersonville. The CircuitBreakers will perform music for listening and/or dancing.
WESTSOUND CONCERT/DANCE, 9 p.m., The Social, 1078 Tunnel Road, East Asheville.The band Westsound will perform music for listening and/or dancing.
Saturday, March 30
PEGGY RATUSZ & DADDY LONGLEGS BAND CONCERT, 2-5 p.m., Sierra Nevada Brewery, 100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River. Peggy Ratusz & Daddy Longlegs Band will perform music for listening and/or dancing.
CRAIG ST. JOHN CONCERT/DANCE, 5:30- 7:30 p.m., Stage Coach Pizza Kitchen, 339 Main St., Chimney Rock. Craig St John will play music for listening and/or dancing.
SOUL BLUE CONCERT/DANCE, 6-9 p.m., 6th Floor, Pillar Rooftop Bar, 309 College St., downtown Asheville. The band Soul Blue will perform music for listening and/or dancing.
THE VINYL JUNKIES CONCERT/DANCE, 6:30 p.m., The Younts Center for Performing Arts, 315 N. Main St., Fountain Inn, S.C. The Vinyl Junkies band will perform music for listening and/or dancing. Attendees are urged to bring lawnchairs. Admission is free.
THE LONESOME ROAD BAND CONCERT, 7-10 p.m., South Rock Sports Grill, 830 Greenville Highway, Hendersonville. The Lonesome Road Band will perform music for listening and/or dancing.
VIRGINIA & THE SLIMS CONCERT/DANCE, 7-9 p.m., The Joint Next Door, 1185 Charlotte Highway, Fairview. The Asheville-based jump blues band Virginia & The Slims will perform music for listening and/or dancing.
MISTY MOUNTAIN CONCERT/DANCE, 7-10 p.m., The Old Home Place, 4460 North Mills River Road, Mills River. The band Misty Mountain will perform music for listening and/or dancing. Admission is $10.
Sunday, March 31
CRAIG ST. JOHN CONCERT/DANCE, 2-5 p.m., Packa’s Place, 4210 Brevard Road, Horse Shoe. Craig St. John will perform music for listening and/or dancing.
PEGGY RATUSZ & FRIENDS CONCERT/DANCE, 4 p.m., Southern Appalachian Brewery, 822 Locust St., Hendersonville. Vocalist Peggy Ratusz — and Adam Rose (guitarist) Bob Songster (bassist) — will perform music for listening and/or dancing.
Thursday, April 4
BEACH BOYS TRIBUTE CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock. Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute will perform a musical salute — running April 4-6 — to the Beach Boys. The show will continue with the showtimes at 7:30 p.m. April 5 and at 2 and 7:30 p.m. April 6. As for the show, the FRP noted, “‘Let’s Go Surfin’ Now’… you get it! At over 80 shows a year, Sail On is the most-booked Beach Boys tribute band in the world! Sail On plays all of the Beach Boys’ classic hits, plus some treasures from the band’s brilliant extended catalog, re-creating the soundtrack to an ‘Endless Summer’ completely live and in rich detail. If you are looking for an authentic Beach Boys concert experience, you won’t find one better than Sail On! It’s all ‘Good Vibrations’!” For tickets, which are $45, $55 and $65 (and with child pricing available for ages 17 and under), visit online at www.FlatRockPlayhouse.org.
Friday, April 5
ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA TRIBUTE SHOW, 7:30 p.m., Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 212 Tusculum Boulevard, Greeneville, Tenn. Evil Woman: The American ELO will perform a musical — and multimedia — salute to the Electric Light Orchestra. For tickets, visit online at www.npacgreeneville.com.
Saturday, April 6
ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA TRIBUTE SHOW, 7:30 p.m., Newton Performing Arts Center, 60 W. 6th St., Newton. Evil Woman: The American ELO will perform a musical — and multimedia — salute to the Electric Light Orchestra. For tickets, which ar $35-$45. visit online at www.ncauditorium.com.
Saturday, April 6
ELO TRIBUTE SHOW, 7:30 p.m., Newton Performing Arts Center, 60 W. 6th St., Newton. Evil Woman: The American ELO will perform a musical/multimedia salute to the Electric Light Orchestra. For tickets, which are $35-$45. visit online at www.ncauditorium.com.
Saturday, April 13
HSO CONCERT, 3 p.m., Conference Hall, Blue Ridge Community College, 180 W. Campus Drive, Flat Rock. The Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra will perform in concert.
AMY GRANT CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Newton Performing Arts Center, 60 W. 6th St., Newton. Evil Woman: The iconic pop star Amy Grant will perform in concert. A promotion stated, “Amy Grant’s career spans more than 40 years and stretches from her roots in gospel into becoming an iconic pop star, songwriter, television personality and philanthropist. With three multi-platinum albums, six platinum albums and four gold albums, her total career album sales have exceeded 30 million and over 1 billion global streams....” For tickets, which ar $90-$125. visit online at www.ncauditorium.com.
CONWAY TWITTY/LORETTA LYNN TRIBUTE SHOW BY GRANDKIDS, 7:30 p.m., Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 East North Broad Street, Walhalla, S.C. Twitty & Lynn — Tre Twitty and Tayla Lynn will perform a musical salute to their grandparents, respectively, country music icons Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn. For tickets, visit online at www.WalhallaPAC.com.
Monday, April 15
CLASSIC RADIO CLUB LISTENING SESSION, 2 p.m., Polk Campus of Isothermal Community College, 1255 W. Mills St., Columbus. The Western North Carolina Classic Radio Club meets on the third Monday to listen to old-time radio shows that aired during the golden-age of radio. All are welcome. Admission is free.
YALE UNIVERSITY “WHIFFENPOOFS” CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., St. Lawrence Basilica, 97 Haywood Road, downtown Asheville. The oldest and most familiar university a cappella singing group, Yale’s century-old “Whiffenpoofs,” will perform a single concert in Western North Carolina. Composed of 14 Yale College seniors each year, one of the current “Whiffenpoof” members, soloist and the program’s emcee, is from Charlotte, where the famed group will appear later in the week. “Founded in 1909 by soloist members of the renowned Yale Glee Club, prominent former members of ‘The Whiffs’ include famed composer Cole Porter (Yale College, class of 1913) and former U.S. Senator Prescott Bush, father and grandfather of past U.S. presidents (all Yale alums),” an event promotion stated. “Their program consists of traditional Yale tunes, classic jazz standards, and other hit music from across the decades. Their physical hijinks and vocal gymnastics have become legendary. And now they come to Asheville, where they will enjoy the splendid acoustics of the Basilica, thanks to architect Raphael Guastavino’s unsupported elliptical dome!” Tickets may be purchased at the door — or online at www.whiffenpoofs.com/concerts.
Friday, April 19
ARETHA FRANKLIN TRIBUTE CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Comma Performing Arts Center, 401 S. College St., Morganton. Alfreda Sings Aretha Starring Alfreda Gerald will perform a musical salute to soul music icon Aretha Franklin. For tickets, visit online at www.CommaOnline.org.
Saturday, April 20
WEBBSTOCK ‘24 CONCERT, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Main Street Stage or Brinkley Amphitheater Stage, Gardner-Webb University, 110 S. Main St, Boiling Springs. GWU and the Town of Boiling Springs will host four bands on two stages at the third annual Webbstock ‘24. Main Street will be closed to traffic during the event — from College Avenue to Branch Street. In addition to live music, activities will include a free kids’ zone on the lawn in front of GWU’s Noel Hall, unique items for sale by local artisans and other vendors — and a range of specialty food options. For attendees ages 21 and older, the Broad River Greenwill will host a beverage garden in the parking lot that serves downtown beverages. On the Main Street Stage, the first group to perform, the Java Band, will play at 1 p.m., followed at 5 p.m. by the band Exit 180. On the Brinkley Amphitheater Stage, the group Cassette Rewind will perform at 3 p.m., followed at 7 p.m. by Landslide, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band that is billed as the event’s highlight. As for the four bands’ musical genres, Java Band is billed as featuring “a versatile style that includes jazz standards, rock, Motown/beach, R&B and country.” The band Exit 180 claims it plays “authentic rock, classic and Southern rock, as well as familiar country songs that inspire people to dance and sing-along.” The group Cassette Rewind is billed as being “born in the ‘80s and raised on radio” and offers “the ultimate authentic ‘80s experience with dynamic performances of Prince, George Michael, Journey, Whitney Houston and other ‘80s pop icons.” As for Landslide (a Fleetwood Mac tribute band), a promotion stated, “This group takes audiences back in time to an era when the greatest music in rock was being made and the careers of the legends were born. Landslide re-creates the hits from yester-year, taking fans on an electrifying journey through Fleetwood Mac’s incredible catalog of music, incuding the hits from their solo careers.” Admission to Webbstock ‘24 is free.
VICKI LAWRENCE AND MAMA SHOW, 3 and 7 p.m., Newton Performing Arts Center, 60 W. 6th St., Newton. Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two-Woman Show will be performed. For tickets, visit online at www.ncauditorium.com.
Sunday, April 21
EMILY DICKENSON SHOW, 4-5 p.m., Parish Hall, the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness. A special spring performance is in store when North Carolina actor Susan King portrays legendary writer Emily Dickinson in a one-hour version of “The Belle of Amherst” by William Luce. In an event promotion, King, a graduate of Mars Hill University, termed Dickenson as “one of the world’s masters of the short lyric poem.” The promotion added, “‘The Belle of Amherst’ remains the defining artistic experience of Susan’s professional career. She is retired from Appalachian State University and resides in Boone.” As for Emily Elizabeth Dickenson, a promotion noted that she “was born Dec. 10, 1830 to Squire Edward and Emily Norcross Dickinson of Amherst, Mass. She is remembered from her school days as being clever, charming and outstanding among her peers in literary composition. Denied most of the comforts and satisfactions that sustain humanity, particularly love, marriage, and a secure religious faith, Emily lived intensely, finding in her books, her garden and friends with whom she corresponded the possibilities of rich experience and fulfillment. To the few people who really knew her, she was a fascinating woman who always wore white, never married, and was known amongst the Amherst townsfolk as ‘Squire Edward Dickinson’s half-cracked daughter.’ Playwright Luce has dramatically woven poems, letters, lines and phrases of Dickinson’s in a conversational style that is both humorous and deeply moving. We meet in ‘The Belle of Amherst’ a shy, funny woman who was a co-conspirator with children, who loved animals, nature, and words, and who lived her solitary life in a rich and deliberate way.” The show is being hosted by St. John in the Wilderness Friends of Music. The performance is free and open to the public.
Thursday, April 24
RAIN — A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg, S.C. The group RAIN — A Tribute to the Beatles will perform a musical salute to the Beatles. Regarding the show, an event promotion stated, “RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles is an electrifying concert experience celebrating the timeless music of the legendary Fab Four. With note-for-note precision, this mind-blowing performance transports you back to the iconic eras of ‘Sgt. Pepper’ and ‘Magical Mystery Tour,’ along with all your favorite hits. From energetic classics to reflective favorites, the band delivers an unforgettable performance that appeals to fans old and new. With vibrant costumes and psychedelic visuals, RAIN creates a stunning concert full of nostalgia and good vibes. RAIN — A Tribute to the Beatles promises an extraordinary journey through the eras that captivates hearts and inspires all generations.” For tickets, which start at $39.50 plus fees, visit online at www.CrowdPleaser.com/
Friday, April 19
ARETHA FRANKLIN TRIBUTE CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Comma Performing Arts Center, 401 S. College St., Morganton. Alfreda Sings Aretha Starring Alfreda Gerald will perform a musical salute to soul music icon Aretha Franklin. For tickets, visit online at www.CommaOnline.org.
Saturday, April 20
WEBBSTOCK ‘24 CONCERT, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Main Street Stage or Brinkley Amphitheater Stage, Gardner-Webb University, 110 S. Main St, Boiling Springs. GWU and the Town of Boiling Springs will host four bands on two stages at the third annual Webbstock ‘24. Main Street will be closed to traffic during the event — from College Avenue to Branch Street. In addition to live music, activities will include a free kids’ zone on the lawn in front of GWU’s Noel Hall, unique items for sale by local artisans and other vendors — and a range of specialty food options. For attendees ages 21 and older, the Broad River Greenwill will host a beverage garden in the parking lot that serves downtown beverages. On the Main Street Stage, the first group to perform, the Java Band, will play at 1 p.m., followed at 5 p.m. by the band Exit 180. On the Brinkley Amphitheater Stage, the group Cassette Rewind will perform at 3 p.m., followed at 7 p.m. by Landslide, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band that is billed as the event’s highlight. As for the four bands’ musical genres, Java Band is billed as featuring “a versatile style that includes jazz standards, rock, Motown/beach, R&B and country.” The band Exit 180 claims it plays “authentic rock, classic and Southern rock, as well as familiar country songs that inspire people to dance and sing-along.” The group Cassette Rewind is billed as being “born in the ‘80s and raised on radio” and offers “the ultimate authentic ‘80s experience with dynamic performances of Prince, George Michael, Journey, Whitney Houston and other ‘80s pop icons.” As for Landslide (a Fleetwood Mac tribute band), a promotion stated, “This group takes audiences back in time to an era when the greatest music in rock was being made and the careers of the legends were born. Landslide re-creates the hits from yester-year, taking fans on an electrifying journey through Fleetwood Mac’s incredible catalog of music, incuding the hits from their solo careers.” Admission to Webbstock ‘24 is free.
VICKI LAWRENCE AND MAMA SHOW, 3 and 7 p.m., Newton Performing Arts Center, 60 W. 6th St., Newton. Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two-Woman Show will be performed. For tickets, visit online at www.ncauditorium.com.
Sunday, April 21
AN AFTERNOON WITH EMILY DICKENSON SHOW, 4-5 p.m., Parish Hall, the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness. A special spring performance is in store when North Carolina actor Susan King portrays legendary writer Emily Dickinson in a one-hour version of “The Belle of Amherst” by William Luce. In an event promotion, King, a graduate of Mars Hill University, termed Dickenson as “one of the world’s masters of the short lyric poem.” The promotion added, “‘The Belle of Amherst’ remains the defining artistic experience of Susan’s professional career. She is retired from Appalachian State University and resides in Boone.” As for Emily Elizabeth Dickenson, a promotion noted that she “was born Dec. 10, 1830 to Squire Edward and Emily Norcross Dickinson of Amherst, Mass. She is remembered from her school days as being clever, charming and outstanding among her peers in literary composition. Denied most of the comforts and satisfactions that sustain humanity, particularly love, marriage, and a secure religious faith, Emily lived intensely, finding in her books, her garden and friends with whom she corresponded the possibilities of rich experience and fulfillment. To the few people who really knew her, she was a fascinating woman who always wore white, never married, and was known amongst the Amherst townsfolk as ‘Squire Edward Dickinson’s half-cracked daughter.’ Playwright Luce has dramatically woven poems, letters, lines and phrases of Dickinson’s in a conversational style that is both humorous and deeply moving. We meet in ‘The Belle of Amherst’ a shy, funny woman who was a co-conspirator with children, who loved animals, nature, and words, and who lived her solitary life in a rich and deliberate way.” The show is being hosted by St. John in the Wilderness Friends of Music. The performance is free and open to the public.
Thursday, April 24
RAIN — A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg, S.C. The group RAIN — A Tribute to the Beatles will perform a musical salute to the Beatles. Regarding the show, an event promotion stated, “RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles is an electrifying concert experience celebrating the timeless music of the legendary Fab Four. With note-for-note precision, this mind-blowing performance transports you back to the iconic eras of ‘Sgt. Pepper’ and ‘Magical Mystery Tour,’ along with all your favorite hits. From energetic classics to reflective favorites, the band delivers an unforgettable performance that appeals to fans old and new. With vibrant costumes and psychedelic visuals, RAIN creates a stunning concert full of nostalgia and good vibes. RAIN — A Tribute to the Beatles promises an extraordinary journey through the eras that captivates hearts and inspires all generations.” For tickets, which start at $39.50 plus fees, visit online at www.CrowdPleaser.com/
Saturday, April 27
OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN TRIBUTE SHOW, 7:30 p.m., Newton Performing Arts Center, 60 W. 6th St., The show Always Olivia — Tribute to Olivia Newton John will be performed. For tickets, visit online at www.ncauditorium.com.
Saturday, May 11
ELVIS TRIBUTE SHOW, 8 p.m., Newton Performing Arts Center, 60 W. 6th St., Stephen Freeman — Tribute to Elvis will perform a musical salute to Elvis Presley. For tickets, which are $25-40, visit online at www.ncauditorium.com.
Saturday, May 18
FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS TRIBUTE SHOW, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Newton Performing Arts Center, 60 W. 6th St., Let’s Hang ON — #1 Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will perform a musical salute Valli and his group. “Performers respectfully pay tribute to all these classic ‘Seasons’ details, while also saluting the Broadway show, ‘The Jersey Boys.’ This powerhouse group will perform all of the Frankie Valli mega-hits, including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,” “Decemenber of 1963” and “Who Loves You.” For tickets, which are $40-$55, visit online at www.ncauditorium.com.
Monday, May 20
CLASSIC RADIO CLUB LISTENING SESSION, 2 p.m., Polk Campus of Isothermal Community College, 1255 W. Mills St., Columbus. The Western North Carolina Classic Radio Club meets on the third Monday to listen to old-time radio shows that aired during the golden-age of radio. All are welcome. Admission is free.
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