Psychedelic Surf Country | Sails Original Music Series

Name: Psychedelic Surf Country | Sails Original Music Series
Start: 2025-09-05T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-05T20:30:00-04:00
Location: The Sails on the Square, Downtown Hickory

Schedule

Fri Sep 05 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

The Sails on the Square, Downtown Hickory | Hickory, NC

The City of Hickory's Sails Original Music Series, presented by Protection Products, Inc., kicks off the fall season of free concerts with Psychedelic Surf Country. The performance will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, at Union Square in downtown Hickory.

PSYCHEDELIC SURF COUNTRY
www.joeltimmons.com
Instagram:@joeltimmonsmusic

--ABOUT THE ARTIST--
“You may know Joel Timmons as a leader of the beloved lowcountry band, Sol Driven Train. He also tours constantly with multiple other high caliber ensembles. But we asked him to put together a band to showcase his brand-new solo project. The result is Psychedelic Surf Country. He calls them his super group! It’ll be surfy, rocky, funny…” says Sails Music Coordinator Bob Sinclair.
Guitarist, songwriter, and producer Joel Timmons has built a reputation as a master collaborator, known for his dynamic stage presence and genre-blending creativity. Whether on the road with Sol Driven Train or sharing the stage with revered artists across the Americana, bluegrass, and folk-rock spectrum, Timmons brings depth, humor, and heart to every musical moment.
Now stepping into the spotlight with a fresh band, Timmons unveils his new sound that fuses coastal cool with country grit and psychedelic flair. The music is a reflection of Timmons’ eclectic tastes and deep-rooted connections in the music community. The ensemble features standout players he’s crossed paths with throughout his Nashville tenure, each contributing their own magic.
Born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, Timmons draws heavily from lowcountry life, layering his songs with beach-town vibes and honky-tonk swagger. From poetic musings to comedic twang, this new chapter of Timmons’ career showcases not just his musical prowess, but the collaborative spirit that’s defined his journey all along. Psychedelic Surf Country isn’t just a genre—it’s a state of mind.

--ABOUT THE SAILS ORIGINAL MUSIC SERIES--
Started in 2012, the City of Hickory’s Sails Original Music Series showcases well-crafted, live music by bringing original music artists to The Sails on the Square. Original music is defined as music that is written or composed by the artist who performs it.
For more information about the Sails Original Music Series, please visit www.HickoryNC.gov/SailsMusic and follow the Sails Original Music Series Facebook page, www.facebook.com/SailsMusic.

--SPONSORS--
The Sails Original Music Series presents excellent musical entertainment from national and international touring acts with the support of numerous sponsors. Thanks to presenting sponsor Protection Products, Inc., and supporting sponsors Bob Sinclair Music, Larry’s Music & Sound, Pfahlert Creative Labs, Olde Hickory Brewery, and Crowne Plaza for supporting the series.

--ABOUT THE VENUE--
The Sails on the Square are located in the heart of downtown Hickory on Union Square. In addition to the seating available at Union Square, audience members are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. A variety of bars and restaurants are close by and offer food and beverage choices. Parking is free. An interactive downtown parking map is available at www.hickorync.gov/downtown-parking-map.
ABC permitted businesses within the Hickory Downtown Social District sell beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages in specially marked cups that may be consumed on Union Square, sidewalks, and other public areas within the designated boundaries of the social district. No outside alcohol may be brought into the social district. To review additional restrictions and a detailed map of the social district’s coverage area, visit www.hickorync.gov/downtown-social-district.