By Victoria Ewing Ware
Guest Writer
CCCRA’s free Friday Summer Concert Series is the place to be this summer. A record crowd of over 800 folks enjoyed a night on the aquare with Run Katie Run at the last concert. The series continues this Friday at 7 p.m. with the southern rock group Hush Money.
Hush Money’s sound is deeply rooted in vintage rock, blues and outlaw country music. It’s been said that they are at the forefront of new music emerging from the southern region. Originating from Georgia, the band includes brothers Greg and Seth Weaver, cousin Nathaniel Newberry and lead guitarist Caleb Logan. They’ve performed in Canada, Mexico, Europe and Australia and this marks their second gig on the gazebo stage.
Come early and come hungry. Food and beverage service begin at 6 p.m. Papa Kash Food Truck will roll into town with burgers and cheese steaks, Hayesville Q will serve Texas-style BBQ and the American Legion Post 532 will be grilling delicious dogs and chicken skewers. Nocturnal Brewing will pour you a cold brew or you can enjoy tasty local wine from Shooting Creek Vines.
The 2025 Friday Summer Concert Series, hosted by the Clay County Communities Revitalization Association are free concerts that are made possible through sponsorships of local businesses, the hard work of countless volunteers and donations to the “red bucket” on concert nights. This year’s key sponsors are Hwy 69 Storage (Tony Wiegold), Edward Jones – Financial Advisor Jodi Sullivan and RE/MAX Town & Country – The Richard Kelley Group.
Find your favorite spot on the courthouse lawn to plant your camp chairs or blankets. You can plan on a rocking good time.
Free transportation is provided from area parking lots on the “Red Rider” by Historic Hayesville Inc. In the event of inclement weather check the CCCRA website, https://www.cccra-nc.org/, or Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/cccranc for updates.