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Maggie Baugh headlines Rhythm & Brews concert Thursday

Maggie Baugh headlines the Rhythm & Brews concert Thursday downtown. [CONTRIBUTED]

By Lightning Reports, Published: July 17, 2025

Maggie Baugh, who has performed on the Country Music Hall of Fame stage and the Grand Ole Opry and toured with Keith Urban as a utility player, headlines the Rhythm & Brews concert Thursday downtown.

Baugh's debut album “Dear Me” landed over 500,000 streams in its first day and reached No. 19 on iTunes' U.S. Country Album Charts and No. 9 on the Australian Country Album Charts. 

Opening act Blake Ellege & Saddletramp is the ultimate high-energy 90s Country Party Band, guaranteed to keep the good times rolling. Featuring nonstop country dance hits, the band is fronted by American Idol Golden Ticket recipient Blake Ellege. 

The opening act kicks off the show at 5:30 p.m. followed by the headliner performance around 7:30. Doors open at 5:15 p.m.

The Hendersonville Honeycrisps and Hendersonville Toy Company Kid Zone provide kid-friendly fun, including hula-hooping, activities and games. The  beer and wine garden features Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Bold Rock Hard Cider, Guidon Brewing Co., Oklawaha Brewing Co., Dry Falls Brewery, Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards and Flat Rock Cider Company.

The Rhythm & Brews concert series is made possible through the support of presenting sponsor Horizon Heating & Air and additional sponsors including Osceola Lake Inn, We Sell WNC, Parks Ford, Van Winkle Law Firm, BGW CPA, Rock Creek Containers, Yoga and Massage, ProactIV Hydration & Wellness, Salty Landing, Flat Rock Cinema, Mini Batch Bakery, and Joyce Windows, Sunrooms & Baths.

Here’s the Rhythm & Brews lineup for the rest of the season:

• Sept. 18: Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast (soul rock) with Hustle Souls (soul/funk/Americana)
• Oct. 16: BonaFide Soul (jazz/funk/soul] with Congdon Griffin Band (folk/Americana/rock)