A Sure Bet – There Will be ‘Strings Attached’ at the 27th Annual Caldwell Musicians Showcase

LENOIR, N.C. – The 27th Annual Caldwell Musicians Showcase will be held Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir, N.C. The event will feature original music in a variety of styles from Caldwell County artists. Tickets are available in advance or at the door for $11.


Sycamore Bones, from left to right: Andrew Massey, Cory Kinal, Cody Pennell, Nora Kinal, Ryan Kinal. Photo by Maggie Pannenbacker

This year’s show, with the theme, “Strings Attached,” will have two sets. The first will feature local favorites Sycamore Bones along with a few special guests. The second set consists of a band consisting of event organizer, Andrew Massey, with AJ Herrick, Devon Burch, Ben Gibbs, and Angela Ho. The band for the second set will also include a string quartet which includes Robert Gucwa, Maria Grosso, Nora Kinal, and Matt Davis. The band, along with the quartet, will cover genres from soul to rock-a-billy and guarantees to leave listeners spellbound.

“This is a great opportunity for folks to come out and enjoy new and fresh collaborations from musicians connected to the Caldwell County area. We have so many talented artists and it is an honor to get to highlight these unique voices,” says Massey.

Tickets are available now here or by contacting the box office at (828) 726-2407. Additional information can be found on the event’s Facebook page. To learn more information about special prices for children and students, contact the box office.

The J.E. Broyhill Civic Center is located at1913 Hickory Boulevard, Lenoir, N.C. 28645.

Caldwell County is part of the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina. Lenoir is the county seat. Additional articles about this year’s Showcase, as well as its history, will follow.

© Michael M. Barrick, 2025.

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