STEEL WHEELS with Weda Skirts and Sweet Lil & The Nothings
Schedule
Tue May 28 2024 at 06:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
807 Commercial St., Emporia, KS, United States, Kansas 66801 | Emporia, KS
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Get ready for summer with Walnut Valley Festival headliners STEEL WHEELS at the Emporia Granada Theatre on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 7:00 p.m. WEDA SKIRTS and SWEET LIL & THE NOTHINGS round out an evening of pure Americana, Folk, and Roots music. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.emporiagranada.com/event/the-steel-wheels-with-weda-skirts-and-sweet-lil-and-the-nothings/ , at the Emporia Granada Theatre Box Office at 805 Commercial St., or by calling 620-342-3342.
The Steel Wheels have long been at home in the creative space between tradition and innovation, informed by the familiar sounds of the Virginia mountains where the band was formed, but always moving forward with insightful lyrics and an evolving sound. In 2005, Jay Lapp (vocals, guitars, mandolin) and Eric Brubaker (vocals, fiddle) joined lead singer Trent Wagler (guitar, banjo) in forming the band as a vehicle for Wagler’s songwriting. Kevin Garcia (drums, percussion, keys) joined in 2017, bringing a new level of sonic depth and polish to the outfit. Newest member Jeremy Darrow rounds out the rhythm section and grounds the band as they continue to explore deeply rooted yet fresh folk rock sounds.
Emporia Granada Theatre Executive Director Hank Osterhout noted that, having gained the experience of thousands of shows, festivals and many miles on the road, the stubbornly independent band has formed deep bonds with each other and the audience that sustains them. Whether at a joyous summer festival, in their many shows across the country and beyond, or in the studio, The Steel Wheels continue their mission set out over a decade ago; shaking up traditions to see what sticks, telling stories, and joining communities through song.
Weda Skirts hail from the Flint Hills of Kansas, where bluegrass, folk, roots, and pop music blend to bring forth a group of original songstress darlings who have been delivering Kansas folk delight through original recordings and exuberant performances since 2008. With original music by Elexa Dawson at the core of their extensive repertoire, Weda Skirts skillfully crafts music that speaks from and to the heart. Sarah Bays on bass, Melissa Tastove on percussion, and Emily Wilson on mandolin all lend their harmonies and compositions to the setlist. Their music conveys a conscious mindset and plays an emotionally and spiritually nurturing role in the lives of their family of followers.
Sweet Lil and the Nothings is an original band from Kansas consisting of Lily Frances, Zach Shoffner, and Brandon Day. Well traveled and versed in entertaining both intimate and large audiences separately, their collective experience boasts versatility while blending together the sounds of Americana, Folk, and Roots music.
Put it on your calendar now! A stellar night of bluegrass Americana with STEEL WHEELS, WEDA SKIRTS, and SWEET LIL & THE NOTHINGS on Tuesday night, May 28, 2024, 7:00 p.m., at the historic Emporia Granada Theatre, 807 Commercial St., in downtown Emporia, Kansas. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.emporiagranada.com/event/the-steel-wheels-with-weda-skirts-and-sweet-lil-and-the-nothings/ ,
at the Emporia Granada Theatre Box Office at 805 Commercial St., or by calling 620-342-3342.
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807 Commercial St., Emporia, KS, United States, Kansas 66801Event Location & Nearby Stays:
