A Swannanoa Solstice

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A Swannanoa Solstice

December 19, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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One event on December 19, 2021 at 7:00 pm

- Free – $45.00

In 2020, A Swannanoa Solstice celebrates 18 years of delighting Western North Carolina audiences with a world-class display of folk, ushering in the winter season and drawing in more fans each and every year. A beloved local holiday tradition, A Swannanoa Solstice welcomes renowned multi-instrumentalist Robin Bullock and Grammy-winner David Holt to the stage, along with special guests Ellie Grace, Doug Orr, Phil Jamison, E.J. Jones, and — joining the lineup for the first time — renowned Madison County fiddler, Josh Goforth. These creative, charismatic musicians perform a mix of Celtic, American-roots and world-influenced music to dazzle audiences during the annual event, reflecting the heritage of the hills and spreading a peaceful, united and uplifting message perfect for the holiday season.

Featured Performers:

  • Robin Bullock, Celtic/American string wizard
  • David Holt, Grammy Award-winning musician, storyteller, historian and radio and television host
  • Josh Goforth, renowned fiddler
  • E.J. Jones, Highland bagpiper — and the Piper Jones Band
  • Phil Jamison, nationally acclaimed flatfoot dancer
  • Ellie Grace, percussive dancer, singer and instrumentalist
  • Host Doug Orr, president emeritus of Warren Wilson College and founder of The Swannanoa Gathering

Details

Date:
December 19, 2020
Time:
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost:
45.00 for Live show at 2:00 pm; 35.00 per link for streaming show at 7:00 pm.
Music Styles:
,
Event Tags:
Event Types:
Concert / Performance, Livestream Concert
  • Can Accommodate Groups
  • Family Friendly
  • Handicapped Accessible
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Venue

The Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
18 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801 United States
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Phone:
(828) 257-4530
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Other

Phone
(828) 257-4530
Email
boxoffice@worthamarts.org

Details

Date:
December 19, 2020
Time:
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost:
45.00 for Live show at 2:00 pm; 35.00 per link for streaming show at 7:00 pm.
Music Styles:
,
Event Tags:
Event Types:
Concert / Performance, Livestream Concert
  • Can Accommodate Groups
  • Family Friendly
  • Handicapped Accessible
Visit Website

Venue

The Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
18 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801 United States
+ Google Map
Phone:
(828) 257-4530
View Venue Website

Other

Phone
(828) 257-4530
Email
boxoffice@worthamarts.org