Written By: Luke Osteen | Issue: July - 2022

Now that we’re deep into what’s shaping up to be the Plateau’s busiest Busy Season, we’re all invited to enjoy the happy sounds of Groovin’ on the Green – a bangin’ summer-long jam that has visitors and locals swinging all season long to performances by some of the area’s most entertaining bands.“We here at The Village Green love being able to offer free and fun family programming, that’s accessible to everyone in our community, and that can be enjoyed without having to drive down the mountain,” says Ashlie Mitchell-Lanning, the Village Green’s executive director. Every Groovin’ Concert is held rain or shine and there is no admission charge.Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, beverages, snacks, and your boogie shoes – though there are vendors there as well.A new addition to Groovin’ this year is the “Rent a Tent” program that offers ten 10 x 10 tent rentals at $100 per tent per event, and $200 per tent for the Fourth of July Extravaganza. Interested parties can contact [email protected] Here’s a rundown of featured bands and what to look forward to this month: (All events start at 6:30 P.M.)July 4 Extravaganza, sponsored by Landmark Realty: A highlight of the summer season and by far the season’s most attended event, July 4 features an extravagant, fiery, and vibrant fireworks generously provided by Landmark Realty along with spectacular evening entertainment from the R&B band Continental Divide and a special appearance by The Victory Belles. The Fourth of July Extravaganza is free to the public, but donations are greatly appreciated.July 8: Emporium– A six-piece party and dance band from Asheville playing classic rock, disco, funk, beach, and current hits.July 15: Americana Jones – a toe-tappin’, roots-playin’, feel-good band with an eclectic mix of originals and covers that span seven decades of American jazz, pop, country, bluegrass, rock, and R&B. Covering artists from Earl Scruggs to Kenny Chesney, Merle Haggard to The Band, Rolling Stones and Dylan with a little Hank thrown in.

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