Visiting The Smokies Spring 2023

From page 24 sic rock, and originals band out ofHaywood County, North Carolina. They have an award for Songwriter of the Year for New Country through NACMAI and are up for three more awards. They are a five-piece band. Members include Mike Holt, lead singer and guitar, Gerald Scott, harmonies and guitar, Rickie Hudson lead guitar, Nick Gebbia, bass guitar and vocals and Chad Gates, drums. Susan Scott as band manager. to the surrounding areas to create a strong and loyal following of fans. Their high energy stage shows, and fan friendly approach, has created a fan base that keeps coming back for more night after night.

River Town closes out the concert series with a performance on July 27.

Next taking the stage June 15 is fan favorite Jigsaw Jane as they bring their fun exciting energy fourpiece band to the stage playing everything from classic rock, Southern rock and alternative rock to driving, oldschool,newagecountrymusicaswellasoriginal music.Jigsaw Jane is a regional band that originates in Northeast Tennessee / Southwest Virginia. The bandhas been together for fouryears and has played shows in multiple states.

Helping kick off a long holiday weekend June 29 is Grits from Dumplin Valley, who have become a welcomed tradition at ROR. They have been making events memorable since 2006 and are known for being the most versatile band in the area, playing everything from southern rock, classic rock, classic countrybluesanddance.Trulylifeisbetterwithasideof Grits. You will not want to miss them!

July 13 welcomes another new band to ROR, Outlaw Whiskey Band. They are a country, Southern rock, clas-

Ending this year’s concert series, we will be a local favorite for many. River Town will take the stage on July 27. They are a bluegrass band from East Tennessee and Western North Carolina. Artists such as Bill Monroe, Earl Scruggs, Tony Rice and JD Crowe have influenced their sound. Their hard-driving style is always a crowd pleaser. Band members are Robin Crowder –mandolin, dobro and vocals, Jason Bales – banjo and vocals, Chase Nicely – guitar and vocals, and Bryne Hill – upright bass and vocals.

What could be better than bluegrass, mountains, and the City of Newport’s beautiful Riverwalk?

The entertainment starts at 7 p.m. Come on down, find your spot and relax before the concert starts if you like. There will be food and games set up by 6:30 pm. And as an extra treat, local nonprofits that work with children will be at the concert to do activities with the little ones this year.