ABOUT RICK KIRBY
Spartanburg native and veteran musician, Rick Kirby (locally known as ‘Uncle Rick’), began playing music at a very young age. He has now been performing for nearly 50 years. He was a member of the popular local band, U S Male in the late sixties/early seventies, and for nearly two decades he was a member of the local beach band, Grand Strand. Kirby has performed with many big name artists, and most musicians in the Spartanburg area. When not performing music, he is busy as an artist, leather crafter, and jewelry maker. Rick has retired from the working world, but stays active playing music. He can be seen in local and Upstate music venues as a solo artist, duo member, and band member. His primary instrument is bass/vocals, but also plays guitar.
ABOUT SHANE PRUITT
Shane Pruitt, Spartanburg native and local (and world-famous touring) musician, began playing guitar at an early age when in elementary school. He has now been performing live for over two decades. He has shared the stage with most local musicians, and some larger, not so local artists. He regularly plays shows with the Marshall Tucker Band, and has played with many large name artists. To name a few; UK band, the Mastersounds; Roosevelt Collier of the Lee Boys; Kevin Kinney of Drivin N Cryin; Aaron ‘Woody’ Wood, son of legendary bluegrass musician, Al Wood; and many more. Shane has performed at the Christmas Jam in Asheville, N.C. and on the Southern Rock Cruise several times. He can be seen and heard in local venues throughout the Upstate and beyond.
MORE ON FR8yard
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Located in Spartanburg, SC, at 125 E Main St., FR8yard is a dog & family-friendly, open-air biergarten & restaurant. With its chef-inspired food menu and an ever-changing selection of beer and other refreshing beverages, FR8yard is arguably the only concept of its kind in the Southeast. Complete with a 20 ft jumbotron for major sporting events, live streaming, and the occasional family movie night, FR8yard is a must-see. In addition, the downtown Spartanburg venue showcases local and regional live music acts on its stage.
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