An Appalachian Summer Festival
July 1 - July 26, 2008
An Appalachian Summer Festival is Appalachian State University’s month long celebration of music, dance, theatre, and film attended by more than 25,000 people. The festival is named one of the “top 20 events in the Southeast” by the Southeast Tourism Society. The 2008 festival features outstanding entertainment including The Charlie Daniels Band, Judy Collins, Ricky Scaggs, and Phoebe Snow.
Your Applause Package includes:
Package prices start at:
Chetola Lodge
Starting at $395 per couple for two nights Sun.-Thurs.
Starting at $459 per couple for two nights on week-ends
Chetola Condominiums
Starting at $419 per couple for two nights Sun.-Thurs.
Starting at $503 per couple for two nights on week-ends
The Bob Timberlake Inn
Starting at $543 per couple for two nights Sun.-Thurs.
Starting at $699 per couple for two nights on week-ends
Choose from any of these Performances:
Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder
Saturday, June 28, 2008
8:00pm
Ricky Skaggs is well on the way to showing the world that "country rocks, but bluegrass rules!" This 13-time Grammy Award winner has been at the forefront of bluegrass music for over 37 years. The all-star lineup of Kentucky Thunder includes Andy Leftwich (fiddle), Cody Kilby (lead guitar), Mark Fain (bass), Darrin Vincent (vocals, rhythm guitar), Paul Brewster (vocals, rhythm guitar) and Jim Mills (banjo). Experience bluegrass music at its best with the legendary Ricky Skaggs.
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Pops
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
8:00pm
"The orchestra... [evokes] life on earth, with its joys, tumult, passion and poetry." - The Charlotte Observer
Under the baton of Albert-George Schram, the Charlotte Symphony presents a pops program celebrating Leonard Bernstein's 90th birthday. Featuring Symphonic pieces from West Side Story, Guys and Dolls and more, the symphony meets Broadway in this one of a kind performance.
Reduced Shakespeare Company: The Complete History of America (Abridged)
Saturday, July 5, 2008
8:00pm
Since its “opening act” in California, the Reduced Shakespeare Company has created six world-renowned stage shows, four TV programs, and numerous radio pieces that have been seen and heard around the world. The Reduced Shakespeare Company takes you on a side-splitting tour of American history from Columbus to Cheney and everything in between.
 
The Eastern Festival Orchestra
David Lockington, conductor, featuring guest artist Midori, violin
Sunday, July 6, 2008
8:00pm
David Lockington has conducted orchestras from Louisiana to Toronto as well as the Orchestra of St. Luke’s at Carnegie Hall. Midori has become one of the world's leading violinists, receiving countless awards and honors. Her performance will feature Brahms' Violin Concerto in D Major.
The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
8:00pm
"If there's a classically trained company of the future, it's Aspen Santa Fe Ballet. This striking group of versatile young dancers prove that classical technique can express the hippest moods and ideas, and that contemporary ballet. It can indeed attract both a young and a mature audience." - Boston Herald
The Company's Performance includes "Sinatra Suite," set to music sung by Frank Sinatra with choreography by Twyla Tharpe.
Phoebe Snow
Thursday, July 10, 2008
8:00pm
Phoebe Snow exploded onto the music scene in the mid 1970’s with her hit “Poetry Man.” Ms. Snow has performed with such musical icons as Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, and Dave Mason. In this performance, Phoebe Snow offers an R&B infused show with a rich catalog of fan favorites and recently written songs.
Cherish the Ladies
Saturday, July 12, 2008
8:00pm
"Cherish the Ladies has been a leading group in the Irish traditional world for more than a decade. It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn't enjoy what they do." - The Boston Globe
Chosen as the Best Musical Group of the Year by the BBC and the Top North American Celtic Act by NPR, Cherish the Ladies is one of the premier traditional Celtic bands in the United States.
Doug Varone and Dancers
Friday, July 18, 2008
8:00pm
This is a company of master dancers performing masterly choreography." - Newsday
Doug Varone and his company members are praised for their Kinetic dexterity, musicality, and acting instincts. Their performance includes the highly acclaimed work "Lux," a 22-minute piece with eight dancers featuring music by Philip Glass (The Light).
An Evening with Judy Collins
Saturday, July 19, 2008
8:00pm
"...Her voice, clear and vibrato free but inflected with delicate little shivers, [creates an] impulse to turn your head up, close your eyes and tune in to messages from far, far away." - The New York Times
Judy Collins is the true definition of a living legend. She has released more than 40 albums and has had numerous Top 10 hits, Grammy nominations, and gold and platinum selling albums. Favorites "Someday Soon," "Who Knows Where the Time Goes," "Chelsea Morning," and "Send in the Clowns" helped solidify her as a musical icon.
 
The Eastern Festival Orchestra
Gerard Schwarz, Conductor, André Watts, Piano
Sunday, July 20, 2008
8:00pm
Gerard Schwarz was the first American to be named Conductor of the Year by Musical America. He has received 11 Grammy nominations, six ASCAP awards, and numerous Stereo Review and Ovation awards. In 2007, he received an Emmy for his performance with The Seattle Symphony. André Watts made his debut with the New York Philharmonic at the age of 16. More than 45 years later, his sold-out recitals and appearances at the most prestigious international festivals bring him to every corner of the globe.
The Count Basie Orchestra
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
8:00pm
The Count Basie Orchestra of today is eighteen performers committed to upholding and advancing the American institution that is jazz. The group is in demand for Royal Command performances and presidential inaugural events. The band has won countless honors worldwide including 18 Grammy Awards.
The Charlie Daniels Band
Finale Fireworks Concert
Saturday, July 26, 2008
7:30pm
Classics include “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” “Uneasy Rider,” and “Long Haired Country Boy.” Raised in Wilmington, North Carolina, Charlie Daniels grew up around a mix of gospel, bluegrass, blues and country music that helped to inspire his eclectic style. His resume´ includes recording with Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger, Ringo Starr, and Johnny Cash.
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