This is a guest post from the More Barn Concert Series.

More Barn Concerts proudly presents Aaron Burdett on Thursday, Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m. at The Barn at Reynolda Village.

Photo of musician Aaron Burdett with his guitar standing an a cozy music hallBurdett is recognized as one of the top 10 most important musicians of western North Carolina by WNC Magazine, alongside such greats as Doc Watson, Steep Canyon Rangers and The Avett Brothers. His last four albums have been voted top 20 Albums of the Year by WNCW radio listeners.

Burdett has received critical acclaim as a songwriter, winning the prestigious Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at MerleFest in 2020 in the bluegrass category with “Rockefeller.” Burdett took home the grand prize in the folk category of the USA Songwriting Contest with “A Couple Broken Windows” in 2018. Burdett also won Our State Magazine’s Carolina Songs competition in 2012 with “Going Home to Carolina.” Aaron’s song “Magpie” won third place bluegrass song in the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at Merlefest in 2013.

His lyrics are soul-touching, intelligent, witty and poetic all at once, while his music style is a seamless blend of Americana, country, blues, bluegrass and folk-rock that cohesively creates a story.

The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. This will be a seated general admission show with limited reserved table seating. Tickets are $22.50 in advance and $27.50 at the door. Reserved tables (four seats) are $130.

For more information about Aaron Burdett or to purchase tickets for this event, please visit the More Barn Concert Series website.

COVID-19 Policy: In order to attend a More Barn concert, you must have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and should be prepared to show proof at the door on the night of the concert. Proof can be in the form of either a vaccination card or a photo of your card on your mobile phone. Masking and distancing requirements will be in keeping with local and state requirements at the time of each concert.

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