Tryon’s Summer Tracks concerts kick off June 7 with tribute to Nina Simone
Published 3:36 pm Friday, May 31, 2013
Sponsorships are still available at all levels. To become a sponsor, call 828-290-4316 or email eisenmac@aol.com.)
Summer Tracks is produced by the Town of Tryon in affiliation with Peter Eisenbrown of Blockparty Productions. The well-attended series attracts people from all over the region. Last year, the concerts drew an estimated 2,000 people to downtown Tryon.
For more information about Summer Tracks and the performers, contact Polk County Travel and Tourism at 800-440-7848 or 828-894-2324 and visit www.firstpeaknc.com.
Schedule for 2013 Summer Tracks
June 7—Peggy Ratusz Band
Featuring a tribute of the music of Nina Simone Sponsored by Tryon Downtown Development Association (TDDA)
June 21—Bayou Diesel
Zydeco & Cajun music. Fresh from 3 sets at the Dance Tent at Merlefest. Sponsored by Terry Ackermann
July 5—The Work
Funky, horn-drive, rock & soul band from Greenville, S.C.
July 19—Gigi Dover & The Big Love
Soulful Americana. Gigi’s bringing the full 5-piece band. Sponsored by The Purple Onion & Heartwood Gallery
August 9—Nikki Tally, Letters To Abigail
Singer-songwriter, Americana. Sponsored by Jerry Steele
August 23—The Honeycutters
This rocking Americana from Asheville. Sponsored by Tryon Fine Arts Center