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Chimney Rock’s New Concert Series Aug. 12 and Sept. 16 Features Balsam Range, Town Mountain and Darin & Brooke Aldridge
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park’s Music on the Mountain 2012 concert series will feature some of Western North Carolina’s most talented bluegrass and string musicians on August 12 and September 16, 3:30-7:30 p.m. The family-friendly concerts will be held at the Pavilion, an intimate covered venue in the Meadows and limited to only 300 tickets per event. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to the Friends of Chimney Rock State Park. Event will be held rain or shine. Advance concert tickets for non-passholders are on sale now at Music City Asheville. All tickets are on sale at the Old Rock Café, Chimney Rock’s Ticket Plaza, by phone at (800) 277-9611 and online at chimneyrockpark.com.
“Music on the Mountain is an opportunity to enjoy great music with friends and family in a beautiful outdoor setting like Chimney Rock. We’re sticking to our roots in the Southern Appalachian Mountains by featuring some of the best local bluegrass musicians in WNC,” said Matt Popowski, PR & Events Manager at Chimney Rock.
Sunday, August 12, 3:30-7:30pm– Balsam Range, The Harris Brothers Features headliner Balsam Range from Haywood County, IBMA Emerging Artist of the Year nominees in 2010 & 2011, with special guests The Harris Brothers from Lenoir, N.C., and Ken Potter from Bat Cave, N.C.
Since bursting onto the scene, Balsam Range has made a definite mark in the bluegrass and acoustic music world. From deep in the Appalachians where the Great Smoky Mountains meet the Blue Ridge comes Balsam Range, creatively blending bluegrass, folk, gospel and jazz into a new American acoustic music experience. Visit www.balsamrange.com.
Sunday, Sept. 16, 3:30-7:30pm – Darin & Brooke Aldridge, Town Mountain Features Asheville’s Town Mountain, 2011 Official Showcase Artists at IBMA, and Darin & Brooke Aldridge, the “Sweethearts of Bluegrass” from Cherryville, N.C. The Aldridge duo was nominated IBMA Emerging Artist of the Year and SPBGMA gospel group, album, song and female vocalist of the year.
Ticket Prices: Adults: $22 advance, $25 at gate; Youth (ages 6-15): $12 advance, $15 at gate. Both concerts (adults): $40. Non-passholder tickets include a complimentary one-day Park admission. Annual Passholders: $12 advance, $15 at gate; $7 Grady’s Kids Club Members. Both concerts (adults): $20.
Info: 828-669-5162 or visit www.acoustic-corner.com.
