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Band Lineup and Schedule:

Fireside Collective
"We hope our audiences get a chance to escape the confines of time and the pressures of modern life" explains Jesse Iaquinto of Fireside Collective, "We prioritize groove so our listeners can dance and let loose. The pinnacle is when we all transcend our individual selves, both onstage and in the audience, and become one entity experiencing the precious nature of life. We are all one, and music allows us to experience that."

Inspired by the burgeoning art scene, close knit community, and natural beauty of Asheville, North Carolina, newgrass turned eclectic jam band Fireside Collective has been spent a decade working towards this very pinnacle.

U.S. Navy Band - Country Current
The United States Navy Band Country Current is the Navy's premier country-bluegrass ensemble. The group is nationally renowned for its versatility and "eye-popping" musicianship, performing a blend of modern country music and cutting-edge bluegrass. This seven-member ensemble employs musicians from diverse backgrounds with extensive high-profile recording and touring experience in the music scenes of Nashville, New York, New Orleans and more. In the tradition of country music, each member is a skilled performer on multiple instruments.

Melissa Wright's Honky Tonk Revue
Back by popular demand! Two-step into the heart of Americana with the Thursday afternoon Honky-Tonk Revue. Featuring honky tonk and classic country tunes performed by Melissa Wright and her hand-picked team of all-star musicians, and a two-step workshop sure to get dancers of all ages tapping their toes. 

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