Asheville announces Downtown After Five line-up

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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Here’s the big news. Line-up looks solid:

2010 Lineup

May 21

Headliner: Asheville indie-pop favorites Stephaniesid – www.stephaniesid.com

Support: Americana, Alt-Country up and comer Jennie Arnau – www.jenniearnau.com

June 18

Headliner: Southern rock legends Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ – www.drivinncryin.com

Support: Classic rock n’ rollers Velvet Truckstop – www.velvettruckstop.com

July 16

Headliner: Genre defying locals Josh Phillips Folk Festival – www.myspace.com/joshphillipsfolk

Support: High-energy all stars Soulgrass Rebellion – www.myspace.com/soulgrassrebellion

August 20

Headliner: Improvisational electronic funk masters Spam Allstars – www.spamallstars.com

Support: Traditional salsa Nuevo Montuno Salsa Orchestra

September 17

Headliner: Powerful and innovative Acoustic Americana ensemble Larry Keel & Natural Bridge – www.larrykeel.com

Support: Southern soul backcountry roots rocker Grayson Capps – www.graysoncapps.com

Each year, the Asheville Downtown Association selects five non-profit organizations to receive proceeds from event wristband sales. This year’s recipients are: YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign, Asheville on Bikes, LEAF in Schools and Streets, Asheville Community Theatre and Moogseum.

DTA5 is committed to continuing reducing its carbon footprint. The concert series features biodegradable food and beverage containers, staffed compost and recycling stations, a solar-powered main stage and a complimentary bike corral.

Downtown After Five is a production of the Asheville Downtown Association, a membership organization committed to being the voice of downtown. For more information, visit ashevilledowntown.org.