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The season's first Freeboot Friday is on for today despite soggy conditions caused by a coastal storm.
In its eighth year, the series of outdoor socials runs from 5-8 p.m., with live music, food, drinks and children's activities.
The first event was canceled on Sept. 5 due to Tropical Storm Hanna. Two other Freeboots are on the books for Oct. 17 and Nov.7.
Previous Freeboots were held at the corner of Fifth and Evans streets, but due to construction today's event will take place in the Moseley Lot at the corner of Fourth and Cotanche streets.
The October and November events will move back to the original location. Tonight's music will feature the bands Old Man Whickutt and Clumsy Lovers.
Old Man Whickutt is made up of Marcus Hall (guitar, banjo, gong, vocals) and Rob Hall (guitar, mandolin, harmonica, gong, vocals).
Clumsy Lovers is the happy-go-lucky Vancouver, British Columbia, quintet made up of banjo, bass guitar, fiddle, harmonica, guitar, percussion and vocals. The group plays music that walks the tightrope between tradition-minded roots music and modern pop. Freeboots are an official launch for a weekend of meeting and greeting, tailgating and football frenzy. ECU hits the gridiron in a non-conference matchup against Houston at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Dowdy-Ficklen stadium.
In case of inclement weather, Freeboots will now have an indoor location at Ham's Restaurant and Brewhouse, 701 Evans St.
Other Freeboots
Oct. 17: Blount Harvey and See You Tuesday
Fronted by two vocalists, MC Rudolph Lyrics and singer Lady Bri, Blount Harvey is a 10-member band that plays a mixture of old-school hip-hop, Southern soul music, and funk. Their sound is rooted in early '90s hip-hop with melodious samples and positive lyricism. Blount Harvey includes a three-piece horn section and percussionist.
Erica Plouffe (vocals) and Luke Whisnant (vocals, guitar) have turned their diverse range of musical interests into the band See You Tuesday. This Greenville-based duo aims to surprise audiences with songs from artists as diverse as Prince and Van Halen, to Nanci Griffith and Neil Young. They describe their music as American rock with a folk twist.
Nov. 7: Last November and Barefoot Wade
Barefoot Wade combines elements of country, rock, reggae, funk, comedy, and blues in his original songs. While on stage, Wade employs the use of acoustic and electric guitars, bass guitars, steel drum, various percussion, keyboards, and a kazoo. Barefoot Wade has traveled from Virginia to Key West, Fla., doing lively shows and entertaining diverse crowds.
Last November is made up of Luke Pilgrim (guitar, vocals), Tyler Ayers (bass), Chris Jones (guitar, keys), and Taylor Woodruff (drums). A diverse brew of original and memorable pop rock accompanied by thought-provoking lyrics. Word-of-mouth from devoted fans is pushing this young Atlanta band to true heights
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