From Staff Reports

FLAT ROCK, N.C. — The Visiting Artists presentation Boots -N- Blues will be performed

at 2 and 7:30 p.m. March 27-29 in the Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Highway, here.

As for the show, an FRP promotion stated, “Boots -N- Blues unites two legends of the blues with a powerhouse voice from country music’s new generation for one unforgettable weekend of rhythm, soul and Southern grace. 

“Mac Arnold is a living link to the golden age of Chicago blues. His first band featured James Brown on piano, and his bass grooves powered Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker and B.B. King. 

“He’s joined by Texas blues icon Anson Funderburgh, alongside Blake Ellege, Outlaw Country Artist of the Year.”

Ellege, who is from nearby Brevard (a 20.3-mile drive to Flat Rock), is billed as “a professional entertainer, front man, vocalist, multi-Instrumentalist and tenor.”

His website touts Ellege as “The hardest-working tenor in show business.”

In its promotion, the Playhouse concluded, “Together, they remind us why the blues and country endure. Three icons, two genres, one unforgettable concert.” 

For tickets, which begin at $48, visit online at www.FlatRockPlayhouse.org.