The Southern Highland Reader

SYLVA–Landscaping crews are wrapping up the placement of sod at Sylva’s Bridge Park this week, just in the nick of time for the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural “Concerts on the Creek” series, to take place each Saturday in August.

The 2009 series will feature five top-notch regional bands.

“All the bands have regional recognition and we hope people will visit Sylva for a nice evening and maybe dine out or shop around,” says Chamber representative Mary Kelley. “We’ll have information available for local restaurants, as well as arts and crafts exhibits.”

Music fans are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for the free shows, which run from 6-9 p.m. each Saturday in August.

Aug. 1–Chris Cates and the Master Plan
Asheville band with an eclectic sound that blends rock and roll, funk and R&B, with a dash of beach music.

“Well take everyone on a journey through the history of rock, R&B and beach music, playing a lot of favorites, as well as a few from our latest CD,” said Cates.

Aug. 8–Angi West

A Jackson County native returns home with her Asheville-based band having just released her second CD, “Love is a Special Way of Feeling.” Her avant-garde folk rock music has been described as “Appalachian anti-pop.” In addition to possessing an unforgettable voice, West is also an accomplished pianist.

Aug. 15–The Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet

This unique group serves as quintet in residence at Western Carolina University and has performed nationally in such venues as Carnegie Hall. Their unique music ranges from early renaissance to rock.

Aug. 22–High Windy Band
The future of bluegrass music is showcased by this band from Asheville. This award-winning group brings a modern spin to bluegrass with a high-energy mix that prompted WNC Magazine to name the band one of the top regional acts for 2009.

Aug. 29–Dehlia Low

A critically-acclaimed band from Asheville, this bluegrass group focuses on songwriting that draws from the sounds of early roots country, with instrumentation influenced by early and modern bluegrass. The five band members hail from all points of the bluegrass nation: Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia and Mississippi. Their self-titled EP was named No. 16 in the top 100 releases in 2008 by WNCW.

Tags: Appalachia, bridge park, jackson county chamber of commerce, Music, Regional, Sylva

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