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Let the Band Play On

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Written by: Donna Rhodes

Issue: 2021, July 2021

If music be the food of love, play on.” – William Shakespeare

There is much to celebrate this summer, and Highlands Weekend Music Performances, hosted by Highlands Chamber of Commerce’s Visit Highlands, N.C., are literally music to the ears of area residents and visitors alike. 

There are upcoming live music options for everyone, from bluegrass and country to gospel to acoustic folk or jazz. And all bands are well known and well followed. For example, the Foxfire Boys band is a versatile, high energy band that grew out of the Foxfire Program in northeast Georgia. The band has been together for over 30 years and has performed at venues such as: Grand Ole Opry, Fire On The Mountain Show (TNN), and much more. 

Johnny Webb’s laid-back yet seasoned and professional performances give audiences a truly exceptional musical experience with a down-home flavor and a line-up of country music songs-both old and new. Their versatility and song selections span over 50 years of music, and they are constantly updating their repertoire of songs.

Sycamore Flats offers an immersive acoustic band sound blending traditional country songs with exciting new energy that will have everyone present on their feet dancing and asking for more. 

The Wobblers present a heavy emphasis on New Orleans-style rhythms and unique instrumentation, and the band pulls from a wide variety of influences. 

In fact, each band has distinction, and all events take place from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M.: 

July 2 – Foxfire Boys, Town Square

July 3 – Blaze the City, Kelsey Hutchinson Park

July 4 – Moon Dance, Kelsey Hutchinson Park

July 9 – Southern Highlands, Town Square

July 10 – Kurt Thomas Band, Kelsey Hutchinson Park

July 16 – Johnny Webb Band, Town Square

July 17 – Shane Meade & The Sound, Kelsey Hutchinson Park

July 23 – Sycamore Flats, Town Square

July 24 – Silly Ridge Roundup, Kelsey Hutchinson Park

July 30 – Byrds and Crows, Town Square

July 31 – The Wobblers, Kelsey Hutchinson Park

by Deena Bouknight

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