5/27/2008 - Western Carolina University’s Last Minute Productions will host a series of free concerts Tuesdays and Thursdays this summer on the lawn of the A.K. Hinds University Center.

All performances are at 7 p.m. The rain location is Club Illusions, on the third floor of the University Center. The schedule follows:

- Brad Sweitzer & the Young Sophisticates, Thursday, June 5. Sweitzer has played live since the age of 14, his onstage persona varying from raucous spectacle to subdued storyteller.

- Dead End Parking, Tuesday, June 10. The group’s songs are eclectic and span several genres, but the foundation of this band is groove.

- Hanna Miller, Thursday, June 12. An acoustic rock/folk musician, Miller has wanted to be a musician since she was 4. After her EP, “Storms of Summer,” was released in spring 2006, Miller’s reputation as an up-and-coming singer/songwriter solidified.

- Barefoot Movement, Tuesday, June 17. This acoustic quartet from Granville County combines bluegrass, folk, rock, Celtic and blues and features three-part harmonies, lively instrumentation and accomplished songwriting.

- Hwy 54, Thursday, June 19. From Chapel Hill, this group was originally conceived as a blues band. Influences come from a wide range of artists, including Robert Johnson, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Neil Young, Bob Dylan and the Duhks.

- Lo-Fi Breakdown, Thursday, June 26. Performing pure bluegrass, Lo-Fi Breakdown is a well-traveled, spirited quintet that thrives on traditional mountain music and features award-winning instrumentation and innovative songwriting and vocals.

- Rebecca Loebe, Tuesday, July 1. This singer-songwriter is known for her energetic live performances and catchy, confessional, original songs. Fans of the Americana/folk tradition will appreciate her breezy storytelling.

- Nick Edelstein, Thursday, July 10. Performing catchy hooks and rhythms, the Atlanta-based musician started banging out tunes on the piano at age 4.

- Hope Massive, Thursday, July 17. A roots and vintage dancehall music group, Hope Massive combines melodies, grooves, harmonies, rhythms and lead lines to create an original sound.

- Catfish Whisky, Thursday, July 24. Performing soulful music that draws on classic Southern rock, Delta blues and outlaw country, Catfish Whisky prides itself on a distinct, rootsy sound.

- Austin “Walkin’ Cane” Charanghut, Tuesday, July 29. With his deep, rich blues style, his powerhouse vocals and his skills on guitar, slide guitar and dobro, Walkin’ Cane is a favorite Cleveland front man.

- Farpoint, Thursday, July 31. Formed in 1997 in South Carolina, Farpoint creates melodic and powerful music that mixes rock, folk, Celtic and classical. The result is a unique blend of sometimes folksy, sometimes symphonic and sometimes hard-rocking music.

For more information, call LMP at the University Center at (828) 227-7206.

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