2023 TGIF Summer Concert Series 

The Dancing Fleas will kick of the TGIF Summer Concert Series in downtown Morganton on the historic courthouse square on Friday, May 5th. Food and beverage vendors open at 6pm and the performance starts at 7pm (goes until 10pm). The concert is FREE to attend and open to the public.

Tickets are on sale now! For the Blue Ridge Ukulele Festival

From sultry R&B to bossa bops, jazz lines to rap rhymes, MOOD RING captures, reflects and radiates a full spectrum of sounds and emotions.  Providing fresh takes on old favorites is the driving ethos behind bandleader Cynthia McDermott’s development of this classy, sassy blend.  Their diverse musical offerings include many radio hits from the 90s/2000s as well as classic R&B, soul, and vintage jazz, and an ever-increasing range of styles from Brazil, France, and most recently, Cuba.

Moose & Friends was formed in 2012 as a power trio of Andrew Moose, Kevin Plant and Marty White in Hickory, NC. The trio has exponentially expanded in recent years by adding a revolving group of players from all over North Carolina. Moose & Friends play a collection of original songs written by all members that have influences in jam, jazz, and newgrass. Moose & Friends over the course of its history has played iconic venues and festivals and has shared the stage with regional and national acts.

Brandon Bethel, a Red Dirt artist, was born and raised in Morganton! He sang in church, school functions and to those closest to him considered knee deep in music. Brandon lives to perform as a singer and with the encouragement of his peers, decided to make this his career. Starting with karaoke, he then auditioned for American Idol and The Voice. Brandon learned to play the guitar in 2015 and since has been playing in local bars, venues and casinos all over the state of Oklahoma, Texas and Missouri. Bands influences are Charlie Pride, Darius Rucker & Chris Stapleton, to name a few. Brandon is currently releasing new unique country music, traveling and playing venues in several states, making his way onto the Texas music scene. Brandon is excited to return home to play for his home town!

Thomas Anthony is a multi-instrumentalist/ singer-songwriter originally from Birmingham Alabama now residing in Charlotte, North Carolina. His love for music began at the age of eight while listening to his mother play and sing for their church. Some of Thomas’s biggest influences were Brain McKnight, Stevie Wonder, Boyz II Men and Stevie Ray Vaughn. Thomas joined up with the live house band back in 2017 and they have been an unstoppable force ever since, performing at various events the largest being the Salisbury Cheerwine Festival in front of an audience of 50,000 people where they opened up for the band Smash Mouth. Both Thomas Anthony and The Live House Band specialize in high energy performances so kids and adults alike are sure to have a great time! 

Throwback Collaboration Band has been performing together since 2016. The group shares a passion for smooth jazz and R&B. Several members of TBC have played with national recording artist. While they appreciate the new generation of hip hop, the group’s mission is to keep the old-school funk alive! The band can’t wait to bring their dynamic sound and energy to the Historic Burke County Courthouse Amphitheater Stage, so get ready to collaborate with them on making a spectacular Friday evening