Sun, Dec 21 \u2022 2 pm & 7 pm<\/p>\n
Celebrate the season at the beloved local tradition that has captivated audiences for over 20 years! Experience a dynamic mix of new and returning artists, bringing you a festive variety of Celtic, American roots, and world-influenced music. This winter, join a heartwarming tribute to Appalachian culture, filled with holiday cheer. <\/p>\n
Featured artists:
\nJohn Doyle & Mick McAuley
\nBecky Stone, emcee
\nZoe & Cloyd
\nJosh Goforth
\nEJ Jones & the Piper Jones Band
\nElizabeth McCorvey<\/p>\n
Spotlight on A Swannanoa Solstice:<\/p>\n
John Doyle was a founding member of the Irish-American supergroup Solas where Mick McAuley became a long-standing member of the band
\nElizabeth McCorvey\u2014a musician and mental health therapist\u2014is making her A Swannanoa Solstice debut
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