Rhythm & Brews Kicks Off with a June – October Series in 2024!
HENDERSONVILLE, NC (April 2, 2024) – Summer is fast approaching, and so too is the Rhythm & Brews Concert Series, presented by Horizon Heating & Air! New this year – we will be starting the concert series in June and running through October. These free outdoor shows will bring all the excitement downtown on the third Thursday of each month, complete with craft beverages, food trucks and a fun filled Kids Zone. Each concert will take place at the south end of Main Street, closing off the blocks between Allen and Caswell streets. Also contributing to the presentation of this concert series are Norm’s Minit Mart, Yoga and Massage, We Sell WNC Realty, Parks Ford, Van Winkle Law Firm, Joyce Windows, Sunrooms & Baths and BGW CPA.
As the premier live music series of Hendersonville, Rhythm & Brews brings in a variety of established acts as well as up-and-coming artists from around the region. Whether you love blues, rock, bluegrass or funky stuff, Rhythm & Brews will put a smile on your face and broaden your musical horizons.
2024 Rhythm & Brews Concert Series Lineup:
June 20: Queen Bee And The Honeylovers [[Swing/Blues/Jazz]] with Peggy Ratusz & Daddy LongLegs [[Blues/Swing]]
July 18: The Fritz [[Funk/Soul/Rock]] with The Big Hungry [[Blues/Rock/Funk]]
August 15: Empire Strikes Brass [[Brass/Funk/Rock]] with Zydeco Ya Ya [[Zydeco/Cajun Swing]]
September 19: Vaden Landers [[Country Blues]] with The Mattocks-Johnson Band [[Blues/Rock]]
October 17: Darren Nicholson [[Bluegrass]] with The Wilder Flower [[Folk/Americana/Bluegrass]]
Opening acts will kick off each evening at 5:30 p.m. followed by the headliner performance from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:15 p.m.
For the youngsters, the Hendersonville Honeycrisps & Hendersonville Toy Company Kid Zone will provide kid-friendly fun. Activities will include hula-hooping, activities, and games. Meanwhile, adults can enjoy downtown Hendersonville’s first fully integrated beer and wine garden featuring locally crafted drinks from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Bold Rock Hard Cider, Guidon Brewing Co., Oklawaha Brewing Co., Dry Falls Brewery, Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards, and Flat Rock Cider Company.
All net proceeds from adult beverage sales will benefit the Friends of Downtown Hendersonville 501c3 nonprofit, whose mission is to identify, preserve and enhance the key factors that contribute to the authentic small town urban character of historic downtown Hendersonville. In recent years, the Friends of Downtown Hendersonville has supported downtown businesses with over $35,000 in direct business support through the façade and pivot grant programs.
The Rhythm & Brews Super Fan Tent, sponsored by We Sell WNC Realty, provides an enhanced experience with a shaded viewing area including beer, wine and catering by Chef Alex of Feta Flav Greek Taverna. You can become an R&B Super Fan by purchasing a season package sponsorship for $300 for two people, LIMITED quantities remain! The package includes two tent tickets to each show, four beverage tickets for each show and two R&B season t-shirts. Becoming a R&B Super Fan sponsor will not only help sustain R&B, but other Downtown Program events including the Hendersonville Farmers Market, the Bearfootin' Art Walk, and more. Visit the event website for more information on how to become a Super Fan.
Looking to get involved? Volunteer opportunities abound at Rhythm & Brews, offering a fantastic way to connect with others and contribute to a vibrant community event. Complete the Volunteer Interest Form to join the team.
Established in 2013 by Friends of Downtown Hendersonville, a 501c3 nonprofit under the Downtown Division of the City of Hendersonville, the Rhythm & Brews Concert Series continues to be a cornerstone of Hendersonville's downtown landscape. For further information, please visit downtownhendersonville.org.