FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 1, 2020
Contact: Juliann Sheldon, 982-250-9269
Juliann.Sheldon@CharlotteNC.gov
CATS, Arts+ Launch Ride with the Music Concert Series
Live Music at CATS Locations Throughout October
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Today, the Charlotte Area Transit System, in partnership with Arts+ launched Ride with the Music. This free concert series will bring live music to various CATS locations on Thursday evenings in October.
"We are continuing to provide essential transit services to many of our community's front-line workers," said CATS CEO John Lewis. "Through our partnership with Arts+, we hope to provide entertainment and inspiration to our community during these uncertain times."
Ride with the Music will highlight local performers across a variety of musical genres. Today's inaugural concert featured musicians Troy Conn and Dave Vergato that performed a duet on guitar and double bass.
"Arts+ has been in conversation with CATS for quite some time on how we could partner. We are thrilled that we can provide music for the enjoyment of Charlotte commuters. We look forward to continuing this partnership and finding new ways to provide an exceptional music experience for the Charlotte community," said Devlin McNeil, President and Executive Director of Arts+.
The concert series will occur according to the following schedule:
| DATE | LOCATION | PERFORMERS |
Thursday, October 1 5 – 7 p.m. | Charlotte Transportation Center 310 East Trade Street | Troy Conn, Guitar Dave Vergato, Double Bass |
Thursday, October 8 5 – 7 p.m. | Bland Street Station 1511 Camden Road | Flannel is the New Black: Drew Skinner, Guitar Cam Heiliger, Bass |
Thursday, October 15 5 – 7 p.m. | 36th Street Station 434 East 36th Street | The Bechtler Ensemble: Tanja Bechtler, Cello Robert Teixeira, guitar |
Thursday, October 22 5 – 7 p.m. | J.W. Clay Station 9048 North Tryon Street | Keelan Bozman, Guitar Kirsten Allen, Violin |
Thursday, October 29 5 – 7 p.m. | TBD (Rain Date) | TBD |
CATS Customer Service staff will distribute free cloth face coverings at all Ride with the Music concerts.
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More about Arts+
Arts+ is creating a brighter future through outstanding arts training. Formerly known as Community School of the Arts, Arts+ envisions the transformative impact of arts education illuminating every corner of the Charlotte region, making outstanding arts education available to students of all ages, skill levels and socioeconomic backgrounds. From private lessons to summer camps to community outreach programs, Arts+ strives to help each student unlock their full potential through the power of arts education for the past 50 years. For more information, visit https://www.artsplus.org.