arts & entertainment
On the beat • The Johnny Webb Band will perform as part of the Friday Night Live concert series from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 30, at the Highlands Town Square. Free. www.highlandschamber.org or 828.524.5841.
Hank Williams Jr. to perform at Harrah’s
“Sinatra Forever,” a tribute featuring Rick Michel will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin. The concert pays homage to perhaps the greatest singer of all time. This is not an impersonation show, but an interpretation performed by Michel, one of Las Vegas’ premier singers and impersonators, who channels “Old Blue Eyes” through his spot-on vocals of the legendary crooner. Tickets are $20, $23 and $26. 866.273.4615 or www.greatmountainmusic.com.
• Acoustic duo The Two Armadillos play at 6 p.m. Aug. 29-30 at Nick and Nate’s Pizza in Waynesville. Free. 828.452.0027. • The Music in the Mountains concert series continues with The Caribbean Cowboys at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot in Bryson City. The group plays Americana, jazz and modern rock. The free concert series brings together local residents, visitors and musicians for an evening of melodies and mountains. The series is sponsored by the Swain County Chamber of Commerce and the Swain County Tourism Development Authority. www.greatsmokies.com.
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• The Pickin’ On The Square summer concert series continues with country group The J.W. Band at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at the lower level town hall in Franklin. At 6:30 p.m. the stage is opened up for anyone wanting to play a few songs. Free. 828.524.2516 or www.franklinnc.com/pickin.html.
Hank Williams Jr. Legendary outlaw country singer Hank Williams Jr. will play at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center. There are very few music artists who surpass superstar status to become true American icons. Hank Williams Jr. is a founding member of that elite club. Throughout his career, he has helped shape the country’s cultural landscape with his unbridled creativity, honesty and unwavering personal convictions. His music reflects his life, and often the common experiences
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that unite us. His career achievements include five Entertainer of the Year awards, four Emmys, 10 number one singles, 13 number one albums, 20 gold albums and six platinum albums. His hits include “Family Tradition,” “Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound,” “There’s a Tear in My Beer,” “A Country Boy Can Survive,” and “All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight.” Tickets are $44.50, $54.50 and $74.50. 800.745.3000 or www.harrahscherokee.com or www.ticketmaster.com.
Gospel/bluegrass festival to benefit Shriner’s Hospitals
The Shriners in the Smokies gospel/bluegrass festival will be Aug. 30 to Sept. 1 at Happy Holiday Campground in Whittier. No ticket required with a three-day camping reservation. The festival is free, with a $10 donation suggested. All proceeds go to Shriners Hospitals for Children. www.happyholidayrv.com/events/2013/ 08/shriners-in-the-smokies.