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🎶 Kick off Rivals in Red with this free summer concert

Kickin’ It in the Vista is a free concert happening this weekend to celebrate the Liverpool F.C. vs. Manchester United soccer match.

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Eric Paslay is a platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated songwriter, artist, and performer who’s worked with artists like Amy Grant, Dierks Bentley, and Charles Kelley.

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Summer’s in full swing, and so is fun in the Vista. Soak in the vibes at Kickin’ It in the Vista, a free concert happening this Friday, Aug. 2 from 4-8 p.m. at Columbia Craft (520 Greene St.).

Kicking off the weekend of Rivals in Red, a highly-anticipated soccer match between Liverpool F.C. and Manchester United, this event is the perfect pre-game celebration. The musical line-up includes:

  • Eric Paslay | Grammy-nominated country artist from Texas
  • The Vegabonds | Alternative southern rock group from Nashville, known for their high energy hits like “Georgia Fire,” “Shaky Hands,” “Partying with Strangers,” and “Heartache”
  • MackMartin | Alternative country duo from Texas and South Carolina, influenced by the Eagles, Rascal Flatts, The Chicks, and Chris Stapleton

Bonus: Enjoy soccer games for the whole family, courtesy of South Carolina United, craft beer by Columbia Craft, and sweet treats from Rita’s.

Get ready to kick it

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