Hope After Helene: Concert Featuring David LaMotte
Sat, Sep 27
|Appalachian Theatre
Come experience an evening where music meets healing, and community finds its voice in song. Together, we'll honor our journey from storm to strength, and the hope that continues to guide us forward.
Time & Location
Sep 27, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Appalachian Theatre, 559 W King St, Boone, NC 28607, USA
About the Event
This free event is open to all as we gather to reflect, remember, and look forward with renewed hope. Free tickets for seating purposes can be obtained at the Appalachian Theatre (https://www.apptheatre.org/events-and-tickets/hope-after-helene-concert).
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*Opening for David LaMotte, will be songs from the new musical 1940, telling the resilience of the High Country people after the 1940 flood. Performers include members of the cast from Lees-McRae Summer Theatre and the sanctuary choir of Banner Elk Presbyterian. 1940 was written by Janet Barton Speer with John Thomas and Tommy Oaks. Music is directed by Nina Allbert and Rob Dingman.
David LaMotte is an award-winning songwriter, speaker, and author. The Boston Globe writes that his music “pushes the envelope with challenging lyrics and unusual tunings, but he also pays homage to folk tradition,” while BBC Radio Belfast lauds his “charm, stories, humor, insightful songs, sweet voice, and dazzling guitar ability.” A veteran…