Driftin' Westward
Venue: Gillie's, Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Friday, April 20, 2012
Time: 10:00 PM - 01:30 AM
Event Types: Music
Cost: Free
Description:
A rag-tag group of musical misfits, hell bent on bringing their brand of Appalachian music to the masses, Driftin’ Westward brings a diverse arsenal of musical arrangements and enthusiastic live shows where ever they go. Comprised of K.T. Vandyke, George Aschmann, and Kevin VanDyke, the trio formed in Blacksburg, Virginia in the fall of 2009, and since the beginning has shown no signs of slowing down.
Bringing together various aspects of Bluegrass and Traditional music blended with numerous influences from Blues, Rock’N'Roll, Alternative Indie music, and topped off with foot stomping rhythms, ear pleasing melodies, ass-kicking harmonies, and deep insightful songwriting. Driftin' Westward is carving out their way across the East Coast leaving captivating audiences in their wake.
For more information, visit: http://driftinwestward.com
Local musicians are showcased on Thursdays and Saturdays at 7pm. Friday night shows will begin at 10 pm and be 18 and up only.
NO DOOR COVER! Gillie's musicians play for TIPS every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
For more information on Gillie's, call: 540-961-2703 or visit: http://www.myspace.com/gilliesmusic