Music on Main presents Empire Strikes Back
Join us on Saturday, August 1, 2026 as we welcome Empire Strikes Brass, a high-energy, ten-piece brass-funk-rock powerhouse from Asheville. Their explosive sound, infectious grooves, and incredible stage presence will have the whole town dancing from the first note to the last.
Bring a lawn chair, gather your friends and family, or simply lace up your dancing shoes and head to Main Street for a night of great music, community, and summer fun.
Local Opener Bands start at 5pm
• None of the Above
• Terry & Brandy
• Fly
• Two Tunnels
• Alleghany Ridge Runners
Headliner Empire Strikes Brass starts at 7pm!
Enjoy dinner from one of our local restaurants or food vendors, explore, shop and make an evening of downtown Sparta. We can’t wait to see you on Main Street!
Music on Main is presented by the Alleghany Arts Council and made possible through the support of our sponsors, volunteers, and community partners.
https://www.alleghanyartscouncil.org/events/music-on-main-presents-8-track-minds-776-481-346/
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