RiverMusic Kicks Off on May 1st

RiverMusic returns on May 1st to the River Arts District for its fourth big year!

RiverLink has put together another exciting lineup of music, food and beer for 2015. Gates at the RiverLink Sculpture and Performance Plaza (144 Riverside Drive in the River Arts District) open at 5. The music starts at 5:30, with our second band at 6:45 and our headliner at 8:15.

On the Prestige Subaru stage, grooves rule with headlining reggae-rockers The Movement. Former Washington Post music critic Joe Sasfy says of the evening, “Led by singer-songwriter Josh Swain, this Columbia, S.C. trio has been a fixture on the reggae album charts, churning out an infectious, danceable brand of reggae that is nothing but positive vibrations. Expect more grooves, jams and riddims as Asheville’s own Satta Roots and jamsters Franklin’s Kite start the party.”

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Read what Sasfy has to say about the evening’s entertainment as well as the rest of the RiverMusic lineup by clicking here.

For May 1, they’ll be serving New Belgium and Catawba brews, and will have a variety of foodtrucks serving up eclectic delectables.

Also on May 1, outdoor clothing makers Patagonia will bring their Worn Wear Tour to the event, bringing repair staff from their repair facility in Reno, Nevada, to offer free repairs on busted zippers, rips, tears, buttons, pulls and more. Used Patagonia items will be for sale.

Make RiverMusic the cherry on top of a day in the River Arts District. Visit some of the 180 working studios in 22 former factories and historical buildings nestled along the French Broad River. Have lunch at one of the 14 restaurants in the RAD, get some Christmas shopping done and come to RiverMusic to dance by the River and have dinner and a few beverages.

Our sponsors so far this year include Prestige Subaru, the Chaddick Foundation, Pisgah Investments, New Belgium Brewing, Catawba Brewing,Highland Brewing and Twin Leaf Brewery. We would love to feature you and your company as a sponsor too so call Dave Russell at 828-252-8474, ext 11 to request a sponsorship package or email him at [email protected].

Check out the Frequently Asked Questions page to get the scoop on parking, etc.

We’re recruiting volunteers for the May 1 event now. Sign up by clicking here!