The Cleveland County Arts Council will present the 7th annual Art of Sound Music Festival, October 23 & 24, 2009, in Uptown Shelby. A variety of musicians and groups will perform in several different venues with music and fun for everyone.

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"Thank you, for putting on one of the best events this past weekend I've ever had the pleasure to attend.
   The event was just chock full of outstanding talent, and the coordination of the many activities was carried off brilliantly. Many kudos to the staff, to the volunteers, and to the talents. It was done just perfectly.
   I am a small business owner in Charlotte (70 employees) and I live in Gastonia. I was invited to Art of Sound by a special friend in Shelby and we had an absolutely great time from 11 AM until 9:30 PM when we finally gave up because we were tired even though there was one more group we would have loved to hear. We went to three different venues at different times and every group was just great! You can rest assured I will talk about this event next year and try to let more people know that Shelby's really got it going on.
   I'm sure all that attended would join me in thanking those of you who put so much work into this event. I am just as sure that those who did not attend for whatever reason missed a great time.
Thank you!"
Herbert C. Houston
General Manager and President
ServiceMaster Clean

"Thanks for the great day in Shelby. I enjoyed the festival last year as a "civilian" and even more so this year as a performer. I enjoyed the early bird set with my pal, Michael Harrell, and the others. My Corner Stage set went well and was well attended. I also had a great time sitting in with my old friend Jim Lauderdale in the Arts Center. I hope to come back either as a spectator or performer next year." Jack Lawrence (2007)

"Thanks so much for having us ...thats a great festival and we enjoyed being part of it!"  Thanks, Jean Prewitt (2007)

"I just wanted to drop a quick note and say that my husband and I really enjoyed our day in Shelby.  We are big fans and supporters of many of the artists who performed (and some are clients of mine).  From David Childers & The Modern Don Juans, to the Turnstiles, Tom Eure, Chris Cook, Malcolm Holcombe AND KIM RICHEY!, it was fabulous.  I'm a huge fan of Kim's and I never dreamed I'd finally get the chance to see her live.  She was everything I had hoped for and more.  I was also impressed by the quality of the sound in all the little rooms.  It was just a really sweet, magical day and we hope to return again next year."

"Just wanted to tell you again how much I enjoyed hanging out at the festival last Saturday. You did a great job and I thought it was a success."

"I want to congratulate you on a very successful festival!  I can only imagine all the hard work and the time, effort, energy and heart you and your committee gave this terrific event! As Kim Richey's childhood friend, I drove over to hear Kim play but was pleasantly surprised by the depth and the variety available that day and evening.  We enjoyed several of the performers and I only regret I didn't hear more. I love how you utilized the town square so effectively for the various venues.....great idea!"

"I wanted to thank you for having me as part of the entertainment for this years Art of Sound Festival. I had a wonderful time and really appreciated how well run and organized the festival was From the hospitality of the volunteers and staff to the great stage/sound in the performance area to the wonderful folks who came out to the festival, it all made for a great day."