Schedule

Tickets Can be bought at Booksmith and Musician's Den and Sensibly Chic(Ram Cat Alley) in Seneca and Chamber Office, Village Framer and Common Grounds in Walhalla and The Wine Emporium in the Keowee Area

South Carolina's National Guard Army Reserve Band returns Saturday, June 28 at 3:30 pm for an entirely admission free performance at the Walhalla Civic Auditorium.

The Civics stage barely seats this grand military band as the leader takes its members through, pop, nostalgic oldies and, of course, the stirring sounds of all themes of the different branches of service. Veterans will be honored.

This is the second appearance of this band, arrnged for the Board of Directors at Walhalla Civic for the enjoyment of the public.

Blue Highway
Saturday - August 2 - 7PM
Tickets $20
Tickets Can be bought at Booksmith and Musician's Den and Sensibly Chic( Ram Cat Alley) in Seneca and Chamber Office, Village Framer and Common Grounds in Walhalla and The Wine Emporium in the Keowee Area

At the 14-year mark, Blue Highway is indisputably one of the most esteemed and influential groups in contemporary bluegrass. The band's eight exceptional albums and compelling live performances give proof to the stellar reviews, Grammy nominations, and numerous awards earned by the band since it first took the stage on December 31, 1994. With a deep bench of virtuosic songwriters, vocalists and instrumentalists, Blue Highway's hallmark is an unwavering commitment to the ensemble, the “democracy of the band” that makes Blue Highway a powerhouse.

Individually, Jason Burleson (banjo, guitar, mandolin), Rob Ickes (Dobro), Shawn Lane (mandolin, fiddle, vocals), Tim Stafford (guitar, vocals), and Wayne Taylor (bass, vocals) are masters of their respective roles. Together, in Stafford's words, they are “a democracy in the best sense of the word”: five gifted artists selflessly merging their talents into a seamlessly brilliant group sound. As a result, the band moves from strength to strength, more mature and impressive with each new album.

Blue Highway has five gifted writers in its ranks. Rob and Jason turn out the heart-pounding instrumentals, while Shawn, Tim and Wayne give Blue Highway a depth of songwriting talent unprecedented in sixty years of bluegrass bands.

With eight highly-acclaimed albums to its credit, Blue Highway has garnered two Grammy nominations, a Dove Award, topped the Bluegrass Unlimited radio charts, and won numerous International Bluegrass Music Association awards. Refusing to coast on past glories, Blue Highway continues to push its music to new levels of accomplishment. Artfully balanced between tradition and innovation, it remains in the forefront of contemporary bluegrass music.

The Fantastic Shakers
"Not Just A Party - An Event"
Saturday - August 23 - 7PM
Tickets $20
Tickets Can be bought at Booksmith and Musician's Den and Sensibly Chic( Ram Cat Alley) in Seneca and Chamber Office, Village Framer and Common Grounds in Walhalla and The Wine Emporium in the Keowee Area

The third week of September, 1978, was marked the beginning of an era, the formation of THE FANTASTIC SHAKERS, known as the "South's Finest Show Band." Since the inception of the band, the have performed over 6,000 engagements including over 400 wedding receptions, 700 conventions, and clubs too numerous to mention. They have performed from New York to Florida and all throughout the Southeast. South Carolina's Grand Strand has become the band's summer home and their hit single "Myrtle Beach Days" catapulted The Shakers to the top of the Carolinas musical groups.

This combination of experience and longevity has allowed THE FANTASTIC SHAKERS to possess a level of versatility few other groups can match. With five lead vocalists and up to three horns, they can perform almost any style of music from up-tempo dance and rock to the smooth easy listening for the more subdued occasions. The music is GREAT but what sets THE FANTASTIC SHAKERS apart is the personality of the group. From start to finish every performance becomes a PARTY! The fun starts at the first note and doesn’t stop until the last. A performance by THE FANTASTIC SHAKERS is not just a party, it is an EVENT!

Through these years, there have been many memorable engagements, including featured performances at the Grand National Dance Championships in Atlanta, GA on three occasions, the Lincoln Center in New York City (Hot Summer Nights Dance Fest), and the American Bop Association Convention in Cincinnati, OH on two occasions. This exhibits their appeal outside the Carolinas. Also, there have been performances with many national artists including the Beach Boys (for WBT Radio’s 50^th anniversary), the Kingsport, TN Funfest with KC and the Sunshine Band and appearances also with the Four Tops, Jan and Dean and many more. WBTV was proud to host Spring Fest with The Shakers three different years with over 70,000 people in attendance. Forty thousand fans have attended the Carolina Beach Blast in Carolina Beach Festival with THE FANTASTIC SHAKERS as headliners. The Shakers were host to the grand opening of the Men's Apparel Mart in Charlotte with Vice President George Bush as special guest. There have been many other special appearances such as the gubernatorial inauguration with SC Governor Carroll Campbell. The list goes on and on...

The Shakers have won many awards through the various beach music awards associations through the years. This list includes two-time show group of the year, three time album of the year, and lead singer Bo Schronce has been named male vocalist of the year on four different occasions as well as induction into the Hall of Fame.

This Shakers' carry a state of the art JBL P.A. that is powered by over 16,000 watts of QSC amplifiers. The lighting system features 16,000 watts of power controlled by NEL multiplex controllers. An ultraquartz spotlight is used to highlight the floorshow. This flexibility allows them to accommodate any size event from a small reception to a large outdoor event.

So, you say "what makes The Shakers different?" Personality! Fun! Charisma! From start to finish, an engagement with THE FANTASTIC SHAKERS is one big party. Don't misunderstand, the music is great, but The Shakers are here for you to have a good time. The boys will keep you entertained from start to finish.

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ATLANTA BAND - THE RETURN - RECREATES "BEATLEMANIA" HISTORY
FOR A NEW GENERATION OF SOLD OUT AUDIENCES IN AMERICA!

While many lesser known groups have attempted to emulate the Beatles, you won't have to squint your eyes at a Return concert to travel back in time. In fact, you just might believe it's 1964 and you're sitting in the original CBS Ed Sullivan Theatre or even Shea Stadium. Besides an uncanny resemblance, each member has to his original counterpart: the peculiar stance Lennon took in front of a microphone, the way Harrison strapped on his Gretsch Country Gentleman guitar, the famous head bounce Ringo kept time with, and even a left handed McCartney on an original Hofner violin bass. The Return brings exceptional musical and vocal skills to each performance. The look and sound of the group is so impressive that shows are selling out everywhere they perform. Even the hysteria of screaming girls is as deafening as it was during the height of "Beatlemania." Every detail from The Beatles' early live performance years has been studied and carefully recreated. From the mop-top haircuts and English tailored suits, to the actual instruments and stage equipment, The Return's authenticity gives new audiences and many older fans a performance unlike any they have ever witnessed. The Return, recognized as one of the premier Beatles tribute bands in America, currently contains the youngest lineup of superb musicians paying tribute to the legendary group. They are considered by many critics to be the most realistic cast paying tribute to the "Fab Four." So realistic, in fact, that The Return, gaining national recognition, was invited to appear on the ABC network television show Good Morning America.

October 4 - 7 PM
Tickets - $40 In Advance - Call 864-638-5277 for reservations
"One of the real superstars of bluegrass--" Country Weekly.

This hall may be rented by calling Tom Brosnan at 864-944-5762 or Jean Phillips at 864-723-5166 or Barbara Wilson at 864-638-8818. The lobby and old Board Room may be rented for receptions and special occasions, etc.