WAYNE "THE TRAIN" HANCOCK- Friday Nights Live in the Orchard

Since his stunning debut, Thunderstorms and Neon Signs in 1995, Wayne “The Train” Hancock has been the undisputed king of Juke Joint Swing–that alchemist’s dream of honky-tonk, western swing, blues, Texas rockabilly and big band. Always an anomaly among his country music peers, Wayne’s uncompromising interpretation of the music he loves is in fact what defines him: steeped in traditional but never “retro;” bare bones but bone shaking; hardcore but with a swing. Like the comfortable crackle of a Wurlitzer 45 jukebox, Wayne is the embodiment of genuine, house rocking, hillbilly boogie.

Friday Nights Live offers a vibrant FREE concert series of 25 Friday nights from late April through early October.  Enjoy performances from national touring bands every Friday night on our Courtyard Stage, completely free of charge. These events are a collaboration with Pickin Productions, and each concert supports a local non-profit organization.

There is a $10 parking fee starting at 6:00pm (campers park free).  100% of this parking fee is donated to a local non-profit organization being featured that week.

We offer a FREE SHUTTLE from Paonia for every Friday Night show.  The shuttle begins downtown Paonia at 6pm and runs every 20 minutes.  The last shuttle back to Paonia will be 15 minutes after the final song of the evening is played.