Hickory – The City of Hickory’s Sails Original Music Series, presented by Protection Products, Inc., will feature Flow Tribe this week. The performance starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 15, at Union Square in downtown Hickory.

Founded in 2004, Flow Tribe was solidified in the wake of Hurricane Katrina’s destruction with the mission to bring the next generation of the New Orleans’ sound of unstoppable rhythm and passion to the world. The next 15 years would find Flow Tribe performing over 120 shows a year, crossing the country multiple times, from the biggest festival stages to the nicest venues.

Flow Tribe is made of six seasoned blue-collar musicians who grind out the good times. They carry on the tradition of following the highway to wherever the next crowd congregates. Always full of energy and ready to go with a sound that is sure to get your backbone cracking and feet moving. The soul of the Crescent City can be heard in their high-energy sound and performance while the passion and love of New Orleans is evident in their demeanor and performance. Flow Tribe will bring the soul, funk, and fire to a crowd through various genres of music ranging from soul, funk, blues, rock, and so much more. At the heart of each tune is their passion for the beautiful music of New Orleans and the melting pot of influences can be heard in their music and performance.

Sails Music Coordinator Bob Sinclair says Flow Tribe is “the new wave of New Orleans talent – merging traditional jazz with contemporary sounds. It’ll be unstoppable rhythm and youthful energy! Dance baby!”

Started in 2012, the City of Hickory’s Sails Original Music Series showcases well-crafted, live music by bringing original music artists to The Sails on the Square. Original music is defined as music that is written or composed by the artist who performs it.

The Sails Original Music Series, a Bob Sinclair Music production, offers excellent musical entertainment from national and international touring acts with the help of numerous sponsors. Thanks to presenting sponsor Protection Products, Inc. and additional supporting sponsors Larry’s Music & Sound, Pfahlert Creative Labs, Olde Hickory Brewery, and Crowne Plaza for contributing to the series.

In addition to the seating available at Union Square, audience members are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. A variety of bars and restaurants are close by and offer food and beverage choices.

ABC permitted businesses within the Hickory Downtown Social District will sell beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages in specially marked cups that may be consumed on Union Square, sidewalks, and other public areas within the designated boundaries of the social district. No outside alcohol may be brought into the social district. To review additional restrictions and a detailed map of the social district’s coverage area, visit www.hickorync.gov/downtown-social-district.

For more information about the Sails Original Music Series and upcoming bands, please visit www.hickorync.gov/SailsMusic and follow the Sails Original Music Series Facebook page, www.facebook.com/SailsMusic.