Sails Original Music Series returns in September
The City of Hickory's Sails Original Music Series, presented by Protection Products, Inc., returns this fall to offer free concerts of live original music every weekend in September.
Performances on Friday, Sept. 5, 12, and 26 will begin at 7 p.m. on Union Square in downtown Hickory.
Music fans will also enjoy a change of venue on Saturday, Sept. 20, for a special Festival on the Field starting at 5 p.m. and Sails Original Music Series concert at 6 p.m. at the Samuel William Davis Sr. Multipurpose Field in Taft Broome Park.
The fall band lineup includes:
Friday, Sept. 5 – Psychedelic Surf Country
You may know Joel Timmons as a leader of the beloved low-country band, Sol Driven Train. He also tours constantly with multiple other high caliber ensembles. But we asked him to put together a band to showcase his brand-new solo project. The result is Psychedelic Surf Country. He calls them his super group! It’ll be surfy, rocky, funny…
Friday, Sept. 12 – Tobacco Road
Tobacco Road is the Southern spark the folk rock scene’s been waiting for—raw soul, tight grooves, and a live show that’ll leave you breathless and begging for more.
Saturday, Sept. 20 – Selwyn Birchwood
Selwyn calls his style of music “Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues.” He’s a unique and powerful writer and blues guitarist playing and singing with his signature power and room-filling charisma. Let’s welcome him back to Hickory. He’ll be playing the Sam Davis Field on a special Saturday evening event!
Friday, Sept. 26 – New Translations
When this band was first at the Sails Original Music Series, they were called Jive Talk. But they got signed to Warner Brothers and they changed their name. But they still have that quirky pop intensity that made us love them before. A young, exciting band comes back for more!
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.
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.