Gardner-Webb to host second Webbstock

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Webbstock will return to Boiling Springs in April.
Webbstock will return to Boiling Springs in April.

Gardner-Webb University and the town of Boiling Springs are gearing up to host Webbstock ’23.

The free event will be held from 1 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 22.

Main Street will be closed to traffic during the festival. In addition to live music, the event features a kids zone on the lawn in front of GWU’s Noel Hall, local artisans, street vendors and performances by local groups.

“A great college town should have a highly-anticipated signature event each year, and we’re delighted to renew Webbstock for a spectacular second year of fun,” said GWU President William Downs. “Lively music and delicious food have a way of bringing people together, and this year’s Webbstock promises to draw patrons from our campus, our local community, our county and beyond. Bring a chair, some dancing shoes, and a big appetite.”

The community will get a variety of musical talent on the stage set up near the intersection of Main Street and College Avenue. Bands will play a variety, featuring alt-rock, pop and Americana, country and ’80s icons.

Bands took to the stage for Webbstock 2022 and will again be the centerpiece for this year's event.
Bands took to the stage for Webbstock 2022 and will again be the centerpiece for this year's event.

Musical guests include:

  • 1 p.m.: 9TY6ISH (ninety-six-ish) is an alt-rock/pop/indie band from North Carolina.

  • 2:30 p.m.: Rutherford County Line, the “biggest little band in the Carolinas,” is one of the most in demand bands, opening for such national acts as Doug Stone and Aaron Tippin.

  • 4 p.m.: The Phoebes Band – A fast-rising force, performing a mix of Rock & Blues with soulful vocals, screaming guitars, and a driving rhythm section.

  • 5:30 p.m.: Cassette Rewind – Born in the ‘80s and raised on radio, Cassette Rewind is the ultimate ’80s experience with performances of Prince, George Michael, Journey, Whitney Houston and other ’80s pop icons.

  • 7 p.m.: Chatham County Line – A staple of the North Carolina music scene for over two decades, Chatham County Line embraces the heart-worn songwriting and rough-hewn voice of leader Dave Wilson. The national touring Americana band has performed across the U.S. as well as Europe, Scandinavia, Ireland and the United Kingdom.

Boiling Springs Town Manager Justin Longino said the town is ready to build on the success of last year’s event.

“The town of Boiling Springs is excited to co-host Webbstock again this year and make it bigger and better,” he said. “The vendors and participants gave the event rave reviews last year, and we look forward to exceeding expectations again this year. Partnering with Gardner-Webb on an event like this puts on display the true ‘Town-and-Gown’ spirit that happens behind the scenes every day."

A variety of food and beverage options will be available throughout the day. Also, for attendees 21 and older, the Broad River Greenway will host a beverage garden in the parking lot that serves downtown businesses.

This article originally appeared on The Shelby Star: Gardner-Webb to host second Webbstock