HICKORY – The City of Hickory’s 2025 Sails Original Music Series, presented by Protection Products, Inc., begins in May with indie-soul rockers Random Animals. The performance begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 2, at Union Square in downtown Hickory.
Random Animals burst onto the scene in 2016, capturing the attention of music enthusiasts with their distinct sound shaped by thoughtful songwriting, memorable melodies, and energetic rhythms. Fusing elements of indie-rock, funk, R&B, jazz, and soul, the band delivers a dynamic live experience designed to engage a broad audience.
“You’ll be swaying like a hippie to these pop-soul, groovy dudes from Asheville,” says Sails Music Coordinator Bob Sinclair.
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 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 Bob Sinclair Music, 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.