By Jesse Wood
April 4, 2013. Once again, the lineup for the summer Concerts at the Jones House is stellar. Acclaimed regional performers such as Michael Reno Harrell, David Childers, The Kruger Brothers and Wayne Henderson are scheduled as well as local favorites that include the Major Sevens, Carolina Crossing, Trevor McKenzie and the Lazy Birds.
“I am definitely looking forward to this summer’s series,” said Mark Freed, cultural programs coordinator with the Town of Boone. “There will be lots of great music, some storytelling, and some poetry too. There will be something for everyone, from jazz to country, from rock to bluegrass, from world folk sounds to contemporary songwriters. Those who love it all should plan to be in downtown Boone on Fridays.”
Freed added that the First Friday (of the month) concerts have been extended to later in the evening with an extra performer scheduled.
While the schedule is pretty much finalized, Freed said, “We have a surprise or two still under development.”
The Town of Boone presents the 2013 Concerts at the Jones House with support from season sponsors, including Downtown Boone Development Association, Mast General Store, MPrints, Stickboy Bread and Melanie’s.
Concerts take place every Friday starting at 5:00 p.m. at the Jones House Cultural and Community Center at 604 W. King St. in downtown Boone. Patrons are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket to these free concerts.
For more information call 828-262-4576 or visit www.joneshousecommunitycenter.org.
Check out the 2013 lineup below:
June
- 6/7 – Forget-Me-Nots – and – Michael Reno Harrell – and – Williams & Company
- 6/14 – Major Sevens – and – Swing Guitars
- 6/21 – Doc Watson Celebration w/ Sheets Family – and – Charles Welch – and – The Kruger Brothers
- 6/28 – Matthew Weaver – and – Amantha Mill
July
- 7/5 – Soul Benefactor – and – Native Sons Band
- 7/12 – David Childers – and – New River Boys
- 7/19 – The Mercury Dames – and – Todd Wright
- 7/26 – Strictly Clean and Decent – and – A Tribute to Les Paul and Mary Ford with Tom and Sandy Doyle
August
- 8/2 – Keith Ward – and – Elkville Stringband with Wayne Henderson – and – Barefoot Movement
- 8/9 – Shane Chalke BE Jazz Band – and – Lucky Strikes
- 8/16 – Mountain Laurels – and – Steve and Ruth
- 8/23 – Bluegrass showcase with Sigmon Stringers – and – Creekside Grass – and – Carolina Crossing
- 8/30 – Songwriter showcase with Rod Farthing – and – Tom Shirley – and – Worthless Son-In-Laws
September
- 9/6 – Dashboard Hula Boys – and- Lazybirds – and – Kim France and Jon Davis
- 9/13 – Trevor McKenzie– and – Buck Haggard Band
- 9/20 – Traditional Music and Storytelling Showcase
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