RiverLink's RiverMusic series
continues on Friday, July 11, featuring progressive Bluegrass and rythmic
beats with headliners The Billy Sea and opening act Grammy Award winning
artist River Guerguerian appearing with the Jeff Sipe Global Percussion Ensemble, Robert Mangum and
Parrish Ellis. Former Washington Post music critic Joe Safsy says of the
evening, "Call night three (July 11) an evening of cosmic musical
exploration as The Billy Sea present their virtuosic expansion of Appalachian
tradition into the territory called 'world music.'"
Gates open at 5 p.m. and the
music goes until 10 at the RiverLink Sculpture and Performance Plaza, 144
Riverside Drive in the River Arts District (map). RiverMusic offers local beer, food trucks, and the
waters of the beautiful French Broad flowing right by the stage.
There will be beer service from
two local breweries -- New Belgium Brewing and Sierra Nevada.
These events have always been
solar powered by long-time partner Sundance Power Systems, Inc. None of this
would be possible without the support of sponsors, including The Chaddick
Foundation, Prestige Subaru, Pisgah Investments, Heira Productions, Oskar Blues,
New Belgium Brewing, Sierra Nevada and Catawba Brewing, along with media
sponsors Mountain Xpress and WNCW.
RiverMusic is WNC's most
multi-modal event offering a bike corral, a new boat access allows attendees
to arrive by boat and three non-stop trollies operating from 5 to 10
for each concert.
Trolley service is available
for this concert with pickups in three locations:
Each RiverMusic event will
feature different breweries and foodtrucks. The July 11 food selections
include The Lowdown, Pho Ya Belly, Melt Your Heart, Smashbox, Gypsy Queen,
non-alcoholic beverages from Ursa Minor and Buchi Kombucha, and ice cream
from The Hop. New this year is food pairings -- matching foodtruck offerings
with selected brews. Ask at the foodtruck what's special for this event, and
look out for posts on our web site and blog the River Whisperer for more
information about special food-beer offerings for each concert.
Dogs, outside food and
beverages are not allowed on the festival grounds, but attendees are
encouraged to bring picnic blankets and lawnchairs. There will be an ATM
onsite, and credit card capability as well.
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Tuesday, July 8, 2014
RiverMusic continues July 11 with The Billy Sea
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