Barleycove, a folk-rock trio of the Carolinas, will play a free concert at Chapman Cultural Center Sunday, May 1st, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm as part of the venue’s weekly Sundays Unplugged program.
Described as “modern folk and Americana with tinges of classic rock in the vein of Fleetwood Mac,” barleycove seeks to merge the sounds of the ’70s with the influences of this age. barleycove is the creation of singer-songwriter, Laura Clinton. Heavily inspired by Damien Rice, The Civil Wars, Ani Difranco, and Patty Griffin, barleycove seeks to create the intimacy and genuine nature captured by these artists in their own music whether it be through a recording or live performance. Clinton believes music is about our connectivity with one another, and that it is through music that we can transcend and rise above negative circumstances in our lives. She truly believes that music can bring healing. The other members of the band are Jesse Thomas, a classically trained guitarist, and Tim Trammel, drummer. To sample their music, please visit barleyCoveBand.com.
Sundays Unplugged happens every Sunday at Chapman Cultural Center, 1-5 p.m., and all open exhibits are free. It is designed to give patrons a no-stress and no-cost opportunity to enjoy local culture and arts. In addition, local artists often set up booths in the plaza and sell their work directly to the public. In addition to the free live music, Spartanburg Art Museum, Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg Gallery, Spartanburg Regional History Museum, and the Student Gallery are open and free. For more info, please call 864.542.ARTS.