The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country for a unique fundraising event titled, “Re-Energize Watauga: LIVE from the Appalachian Theatre!” This virtual event will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 20 on stage at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country. Artists performing at the event include Darin and Brooke Aldridge, the Harris Brothers, the Jeff Little Trio, and Todd Wright and Friends.
Proceeds benefit the Re-Energize Watauga Fund, providing a rapid source of financial assistance for our Watauga County based businesses that have been negatively affected by COVID19. The small business loan fund is administered through Mountain BizWorks, a United States Treasury certified non-profit community development financial institution. www.mountainbizworks.org.
Todd Wright & Friends
@5PM
An award winning jazz musician and educator, Todd Wright is director of jazz studies at Appalachian State University and fronts a talented jazz quartet featuring guitarist Andy Page, bassist Zack Page and Rick Cline on drums.
Harris Brothers
@6PM
The intuitive nature of their interaction, in regard to both playing and singing, can only be achieved via the relationship between brothers. Reggie sings and plays guitar, banjo, and a kick-drum suitcase for percussion; Ryan sings and plays the bass.
Darin & Brooke Aldridge
@7PM
IBMA winners! “Darin and Brooke Aldridge’s stunning harmonies, highlighting the somber and poignant beauty of two voices almost effortlessly finding each other and matching each other perfectly note-for-note.”
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Jeff Little Trio
@8PM
“Jeff Little is a remarkable musician, steeped in the tradition of his native Blue Ridge, yet also a virtuosic and eclectic innovator."- National Public Radio
