Concerts and Live Music

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Cabaret

Book by Joe Masteroff

Based on the play by John Van Druten

and Stories by Christopher Isherwood

Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb

Willkommen to the Kit Kat Klub! A Berlin Nightclub at the end of the 1920s. Hitler’s totalitarian regime and the Nazi Party are on the rise. Be transported back in time and welcome for the first time at Flat Rock Playhouse, Kander and Ebb’s Broadway sensation, Cabaret! Dark and sensual, it will break your heart and lift your spirits more wildly than anything else you’ll see this season.  “Cabaret is one of the great Broadway musicals and musical scores of all time–an exhilarating, harrowing masterpiece.” –Time Out New York

*Adult language and content. Parental discretion is advised.

Based on the classic novel, which inspired the 1955 movie starring Fred Astaire, Daddy Long Legs is a beloved tale in the spirit of Jane Austen, The Brontë Sisters and “Downton Abbey.” Daddy Long Legs features music and lyrics by Tony Award-nominated composer/lyricist, Paul Gordon (Jane Eyre), and Tony-winning librettist/director, John Caird (Les Misérables), and is a “rags-to-riches” tale of newfound self-love and determination.

Set in turn-of-the-century New England, the musical tells the story of orphan Jerusha Abbott of the John Grier Home and her mysterious benefactor who agrees to send her to college. With a sweeping score and heartwarming story, this musical is suitable for all ages.

Head to www.avlmt.org or @avlmusicals for more information.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on May 1. To receive early access to tickets for this event, become a donor today! Donor presale begins March 25.

Relax and unwind to the rhythm and charm of Antler Hill Village as accomplished jazz, blues, rock, pop, swing, bluegrass, and rock duos, trios, and bands deliver fantastic 45-minute sets! Grab a sandwich, a cool drink, or an ice cream cone to enjoy against a backdrop of excellent musicianship, dynamic vocals, and the beauty of Biltmore Estate. Included with admission

Sets begin on the half hour at 4:30 until 8:15 p.m. (last set starts at 7:30)

July Schedule:

Thur. 7/4 – SPEAK EZ, Jazz, R&B and Motown

Fri. 7/5 – FLASHBACK, Classic Rock

Sat. 7/6 – MICHAEL STEVENS QUARTET, Jazz

Sun. 7/7 – STORMY WEATHER, Swing and Rock

Fri. 7/12 – CLAY LUNSFORD BAND, Americana

Sat. 7/13 – FREEPORT JAZZ, Jazz

Sun. 7/14 – FIRECRACKER JAZZ, Jazz

Fri. 7/19 – MICHAEL STEVENS QUARTET, Jazz

Sat. 7/20 – EMPORIUM, Variety 1950’s-Today

Sun. 7/21 – DRAYTON AND THE DREAMBOATS, Swing Jazz and Early Rock

Fri. 7/26 – ANNE COOMBS AND COMPANY SWING, Swing, Jazz, Blues and Pop

Sat. 7/27 – JOSEPH HASTY AND CENTERPIECE JAZZ, Jazz

Sun. 7/28 – MARK GUEST QUINTET, Jazz

To enjoy this complimentary event, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties. Space is limited; seating available on first-come, first-served basis. Dates and live performance schedule subject to change. Outside food and beverage not permitted on Village Green. Outside alcohol not permitted on Biltmore property.

Perpetual Groove was founded in Savannah, GA, in 1997 before relocating in 2005 to

Athens, Georgia, a town long renowned for its thriving music scene. PGroove comprises

1904 and current members: Brock Butler on guitar and lead vocals; Adam Perry on bass

guitar; and Matthew McDonald on keyboards and vocals. Drummer Albert Suttle joined

the band in 2001 but has announced his departure culminating with this year’s NYE show.

Replacing him on drums will be Darren Stanley (Jimmy Herring, Col. Bruce Hampton).

PGroove, a band categorized by fans as “Trance Arena Rock,” is an amalgamation of rock

and indie electronica, with a touch of metal thrown in for good measure. With their intelligent

light show and experimental stage set up, PGroove continues to create a cultivated, unique

experience for each live show. Since their inception, the band has toured the U.S., and

performed in Japan and Amsterdam and Jam Cruise. In 2013, PGroove went on 2 year

hiatus but caught everyone by surprise in 2015 when they returned to the stage. In 2019,

they released a new recording, the eponymous Perpetual Groove, delighting fans with a

new sound by the reinvigorated group.

PGroove’s latest release, “C’mon. Covers?” EP, was recorded at Chase Park

Transduction (R.E.M, Drive-By Truckers, Bettye Lavette) in Athens and includes songs

by Peter Gabriel, The Cars, The Go-Go’s, and Johnny Cash. It was produced by Jason

Kingsland (Band of Horses, Belle and Sebastian). The recording ensemble included

Butler, Perry, McDonald and Stanley. It was released on all major digital formats on

September 17, 2021.

Locals and visitors alike come together at downtown’s Pack Square Park “along about sundown,” or at 7:00 pm for those who wear a watch, and continues until 10:00 pm. Concessions are available!

The stage show takes place on the Bascom Lamar Lunsford stage, named for the founder of the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival. Since the outdoor event’s inception in 1967, hundreds of thousands of individuals from across the region and throughout the world have shared and enjoyed the rich traditional music and dance heritage of the Southern Appalachian Mountains in this outdoor setting.

Shindig on the Green remains a free event due in part to net proceeds from ticket sales to the nation’s longest continually running festival, the granddaddy of all festivals, the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival.

DOORS

6:30pm

SHOW

8:00pm

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
1-Day and 3-Day passes are available. IMPORTANT: 3-Day passes are not able to be split.

Brevard, North Carolina—“You must feel the Force around you …” On Saturday, July 27 at 8:30 PM, the Brevard Music Center (BMC) is pleased to present Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert at its lakeside, open-air WhittingtonPfohl Auditorium (WPA), located at 349 Andante Lane in Brevard. Lawn seats for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert start at only $32; students (with a valid ID) and children (17 and under with a paying adult) may sit on the lawn free of charge. For all BMC Summer Festival tickets, visit brevardmusic.org/tickets or call the BMC Box Office at 828.862.2105. “Get ready to be fully immersed in the enchanting world of this intergalactic epic like never before,” said Jason Posnock, President & CEO of Brevard Music Center. “Our Brevard Sinfonia, under the baton of Damon Gupton, will breathe life into John Williams’s Oscar-winning score, performed live in perfect sync with the full feature-length film. This is not just an event; it’s a one-of-a-kind experience that Star Wars fans and families who appreciate the magic of live music and great cinema should not miss!” Part of the Star Wars Film Concert Series, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, and Anthony Daniels. Co-starring roles include David Prowse (Darth Vader), Kenny Baker (R2-D2), Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), and Frank Oz (Yoda).

Tickets go on sale to the general public on May 1. To receive early access to tickets for this event, become a donor today! Donor presale begins March 25.

Jack’s Bluegrass Brunch kicks off every Sunday at 12 noon — with lively bluegrass tunes courtesy of The Jack of the Wood Bluegrass Brunch Boys from 1-3pm. Sip a Bloody Mary or Mimosa or a warm Irish coffee. Tasty brunch specials alongside our regular menu and 18 taps of rotating craft brews! Sláinte, y’all!

Cabaret

Book by Joe Masteroff

Based on the play by John Van Druten

and Stories by Christopher Isherwood

Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb

Willkommen to the Kit Kat Klub! A Berlin Nightclub at the end of the 1920s. Hitler’s totalitarian regime and the Nazi Party are on the rise. Be transported back in time and welcome for the first time at Flat Rock Playhouse, Kander and Ebb’s Broadway sensation, Cabaret! Dark and sensual, it will break your heart and lift your spirits more wildly than anything else you’ll see this season.  “Cabaret is one of the great Broadway musicals and musical scores of all time–an exhilarating, harrowing masterpiece.” –Time Out New York

*Adult language and content. Parental discretion is advised.

Based on the classic novel, which inspired the 1955 movie starring Fred Astaire, Daddy Long Legs is a beloved tale in the spirit of Jane Austen, The Brontë Sisters and “Downton Abbey.” Daddy Long Legs features music and lyrics by Tony Award-nominated composer/lyricist, Paul Gordon (Jane Eyre), and Tony-winning librettist/director, John Caird (Les Misérables), and is a “rags-to-riches” tale of newfound self-love and determination.

Set in turn-of-the-century New England, the musical tells the story of orphan Jerusha Abbott of the John Grier Home and her mysterious benefactor who agrees to send her to college. With a sweeping score and heartwarming story, this musical is suitable for all ages.

Head to www.avlmt.org or @avlmusicals for more information.

Brevard Music Center Orchestra
Ken Lam, conductor

MARK CONTRERAS WAISS MIXTURA III
Concerto Competition winners
CLAUDE DEBUSSY La Mer

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Tickets go on sale to the general public on May 1. To receive early access to tickets for this event, become a donor today! Donor presale begins March 25.

Jack’s long-running Traditional Irish Music Session is the perfect way to enjoy the Celtic-influenced sounds of talented pluckers from all over WNC & further afield! Stop in to enjoy a pint or afternoon Irish coffee with the music! Sláinte!

Relax and unwind to the rhythm and charm of Antler Hill Village as accomplished jazz, blues, rock, pop, swing, bluegrass, and rock duos, trios, and bands deliver fantastic 45-minute sets! Grab a sandwich, a cool drink, or an ice cream cone to enjoy against a backdrop of excellent musicianship, dynamic vocals, and the beauty of Biltmore Estate. Included with admission

Sets begin on the half hour at 4:30 until 8:15 p.m. (last set starts at 7:30)

July Schedule:

Thur. 7/4 – SPEAK EZ, Jazz, R&B and Motown

Fri. 7/5 – FLASHBACK, Classic Rock

Sat. 7/6 – MICHAEL STEVENS QUARTET, Jazz

Sun. 7/7 – STORMY WEATHER, Swing and Rock

Fri. 7/12 – CLAY LUNSFORD BAND, Americana

Sat. 7/13 – FREEPORT JAZZ, Jazz

Sun. 7/14 – FIRECRACKER JAZZ, Jazz

Fri. 7/19 – MICHAEL STEVENS QUARTET, Jazz

Sat. 7/20 – EMPORIUM, Variety 1950’s-Today

Sun. 7/21 – DRAYTON AND THE DREAMBOATS, Swing Jazz and Early Rock

Fri. 7/26 – ANNE COOMBS AND COMPANY SWING, Swing, Jazz, Blues and Pop

Sat. 7/27 – JOSEPH HASTY AND CENTERPIECE JAZZ, Jazz

Sun. 7/28 – MARK GUEST QUINTET, Jazz

To enjoy this complimentary event, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties. Space is limited; seating available on first-come, first-served basis. Dates and live performance schedule subject to change. Outside food and beverage not permitted on Village Green. Outside alcohol not permitted on Biltmore property.

music by the lake

Each summer, Blue Ridge Community College offers summer concerts beside the College lake as a gift to the community. These free concerts feature a wide range of musical and vocal groups. Bring a lawn chairs and picnic to enjoy the music by the lake. Organized by Blue Ridge Community College.

In the event of inclement weather, the concert will take place in the Technology, Education & Development Center (TEDC) Building.