Genre-Bending Bluegrass Its Best
Fireside Collective has been on a roll since emerging five years ago from the fertile music scene of Asheville, North Carolina. In quick order, the progressive bluegrass group released its debut album, won the 2016 Band Contest at MerleFest, and earned an International Bluegrass Music Association Momentum Band of the Year nomination. Blending the characteristic interplay of bluegrass instrumentation and harmonies with strong original material and exuberant energy, Fireside Collective has drawn on folk, blues, funk and a wide variety of bluegrass sounds to create a distinctive body of work that’s all their own.
Each member—Joe Cicero (guitar); Alex Genova (banjo); Jesse Iaquinto (mandolin); Tommy Maher (resonator guitar) and Carson White (upright bass)— brings a strong, original voice to his instrument, and the unique contributions of different lead and harmony vocalists complement the variety in the group’s many original songs. “Depending on where you come from and your experience with folk music, you may think we’re very traditional, or on the other hand, consider us a progressive act,” says Iaquinto. “We appreciate both ends of the spectrum and may lie on a different end on any given night.” But whether they’re bringing the classic sound of bluegrass or exploring new musical territory, Fireside Collective delivers a fresh, energetic approach and a blast of enthusiastic creativity that’s electrifying audiences across the country.
What Is A Drive-In Concert?
A Bluegrass Spartanburg drive-in concert provides our audience with various seating options to maximize social distancing, prioritize your comfort, and customize your concert experience.
Available Options:
Enjoy the comfort of your car while parked near the stage. The concert will also be broadcast on a low range radio signal to enhance your in-car sound.
Enjoy the concert tail-gate style! Park near the stage, then pop open the back of your SUV, hang out in the bed of your truck, set up your chairs.
Grab a seat in the pavilion. Limited, socially distanced seating is available in and immediately around the pavilion near the stage. Masks will be required if sitting in the pavilion. While chairs are available, we recommend bringing your own in order to maximize your comfort.
What Should I Bring?
For Entry: Either a print out of your ticket confirmation, or be able to show it on your phone.
For Comfort: Bring chairs, blankets, even a picnic - whatever you'd like to make your concert experience even better
For Safety: Please wear a mask for entry, if you plan to sit in the pavilion, or whenever you leave your group (going to the restroom, etc)
Please note that the concert will be held rain or shine. All tickets are non-refundable.