Sails Original Music Series continues with the Mike Strauss Band
The City of Hickory's Sails Original Music Series, presented by Protection Products, Inc., continues with the Mike Strauss Band this week. The free concert begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 23, at Union Square in downtown Hickory.
The Mike Strauss Band, a versatile Charlotte-based group, blends folk, blues, jazz, and rock into a unique sound rooted in classic American music. Fronted by songwriter Mike Strauss, the band features a tight-knit core of drummer David “DK” Kim, trombonist Molly J. Brown, bassist Jon Schigoda, guitarists Randolph Lewis and Troy Conn, along with Donovan Collins on keyboard. In various combinations, this band has played in the region for 20 years.
“Think Dawes meets Dire Straits! Strauss has been writing and playing the region for years,” says Sails Music Coordinator Bob Sinclair. “I predict we’ll all have fun with Mike!”
Started in 2012, the City of Hickory’s Sails Original Music Series showcases well-crafted, live music by bringing original music artists to The Sails on the Square. Original music is defined as music that is written or composed by the artist who performs it.
The Sails Original Music Series offers excellent musical entertainment from national and international touring acts with the help of numerous sponsors. Thanks to presenting sponsor Protection Products, Inc. and additional supporting sponsors Bob Sinclair Music, Larry’s Music & Sound, Pfahlert Creative Labs, Olde Hickory Brewery, and Crowne Plaza for contributing to the series.
In addition to the seating available at Union Square, audience members are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. A variety of bars and restaurants are close by and offer food and beverage choices.
ABC permitted businesses within the Hickory Downtown Social District will sell beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages in specially marked cups that may be consumed on Union Square, sidewalks, and other public areas within the designated boundaries of the social district. No outside alcohol may be brought into the social district. To review additional restrictions and a detailed map of the social district’s coverage area, visit www.hickorync.gov/downtown-social-district.
For more information about the Sails Original Music Series and upcoming bands, please visit www.hickorync.gov/SailsMusic and follow the Sails Original Music Series Facebook page, www.facebook.com/SailsMusic.