MOORESVILLE CONCERTS – SEASON THREE

Mooresville Concerts is celebrating its third season with six concerts in Historic Downtown Mooresville.  This series focuses primarily on local performing groups, playing in the Joe Knox Theater at the Charles Mack Citizen’s Center.   Following each performance there will be a complimentary performers’ reception, with refreshments, to give the audience an opportunity to meet the performers, or just socialize.  Tickets are $10, $5 for students, children under 10 free, or season passes at $45. Tickets may be purchased starting two weeks prior to each performance, at the Mack Center or at the Mooresville Recreation Department office, or by calling (704) 662-3334. 

THE 2009/2010 SCHEDULE

Saturday,  October 10, 2009 – 7:30 p.m.  -  Big Ron Hunter and his Band

Carolina bluesman Big Ron Hunter sings his story while he plays an acoustic guitar. He uses the guitar like a drum and bass while creating almost a second voice. Ron calls himself an ''Overcomer.'' Handed over to an adoptive couple at a young age. His adopted father taught him how to make his guitar talk and promised him he’d go places if he learned to play it right. After years of playing, mostly behind the scenes as he raised a family he’s finally got the chance to get out there and make a name for himself. He’s made a lot of fans playing acoustic sets at the Blues Bash in Charleston where he did double duty playing electric with the King Bees and Nappy Brown. The songs he writes have been pouring out for years. He has stories to tell and messages to deliver. Ron pours his heart out when he sings and plays.

Saturday,  November 14, 2009 – 7:30 p.m.  -  Revonda Roberts and Harvest Wind


Revonda Roberts & Harvest Wind is a six member North Carolina based bluegrass gospel group that performs all original material written by lead singer Revonda and guitarist/banjo player, Justin Bowles. They have received two Dove Award nominations, one for Special Event Album of The Year and one for the most coveted bluegrass award, Bluegrass Album of The Year. They perform at a wide variety of venues and have been booked at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri, The Lincoln Center in New York City and also played at The White House this past year. Their music has landed on many well-respected charts and have had songs to peak at number one and recently won an award for The Most Requested Bluegrass Group on Radio.

Saturday,  December 12, 2009 – 7:30 p.m.  -  The Beggar Boys

Get ready for a dose of Christmas spirit, Celtic style courtesy of Boston-based band The Beggar Boys. Performing traditional and new carols and foot-stomping dance tunes from Ireland, Scotland, and England, The Beggar Boys were founded in 2001 and have released two CDs highlighting their versatility and eclecticism. The Boys have played across the country, bringing their energetic mix of Celtic traditional music styles to audiences young and old.  They will be joined by Irish step dancers from Charlotte’s Rince na h’Eireann school of Irish dance.
Saturday,  February 13, 2010 – 7:30 p.m.  -  Bayou Diesel

Bayou Diesel, the only working Cajun/zydeco/Louisiana style dance band in the Asheville/Western North Carolina area, will play in Mooresville for the first time on February 13, 2010.  They play all types of highly charged Mardi Gras music, performing both traditional and progressive Cajun and zydeco music.  Bayou Diesel is a complete "Louisiana BBQ" act that brings the best of the bayou to the beat on Bourbon St., with a heavy dose of gumbo.


Saturday,  March 13, 2010 – 7:30 p.m.  -   The New Dixie Pharaohs New Dixie Pharaohs have bund , NC for the last

The New Dixie Pharaohs have been performing in and around Charlotte, NC for the last fifteen years. Their blend of traditional and progressive bluegrass has created an ever growing fan base and they can be found performing regularly at local venues and clubs. Originally the brainchild of Bassist Larry Perrel and Guitarman Don Smart, they bring a diverse background of musical tastes and influences together with a sincere love of what they call "Just Good Pickin." The Pharaohs have shared the stage with some of the top Bluegrass acts in the country, including the likes of, Blue Highway, Lonesome River Band and Thryd Time Out.

 

Sunday, April 18, 2010 – 3:00 p.m. MATINEE  -  The Cockman Family

The Cockmans have a unique gospel style. Their harmonies, original songs and original arrangements of the old gospel songs have been immensely popular with their audiences. Fans love their family-style entertainment as well. As the family continues to grow, they are writing more of their own music and coming into a style all of their own. Their family ties are strong, and the warmth of that is conveyed in their performances.  The Cockman Family has been nominated for Bluegrass Artists of the Year, Instrumentalist of the Year and Bluegrass Band of the Year by the Country Gospel Music Association (CGMA), and for Gold Cross Bluegrass Group of the Year by the International Country Gospel Music Association. The Cockman Family was selected as one of "The 12 Most Creative Families In America" by American Greetings Cards and USA Today Weekend.