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American Gonzos bring rock, funk to WCU

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Wednesday, June 03, 2015

art gonzosAmerican Gonzos will perform as part of the Summer Concert Series at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 11, in the Central Plaza at Western Carolina University.

The Asheville-based rockers include two WCU alumni from the class of 2009 — Andrew Thelston, guitarist and lead vocalist, and Michael Dean, bassist and backup vocals. Toby Burleson plays drums and is a backup vocalist. Known for their musicianship and catchy tunes, they gather inspiration from many genres of music, including rock, funk, punk and alternative. 

All concerts in the free series are on Thursdays in June and July. Upcoming acts include Bubonik Funk, June 25; Doug Gibson, July 16; Buchanan Boys, July 23; and Steph Stewart and the Boyfriends, July 30. The rain location for all the events is Illusions in A.K. Hinds University Center.

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