Name: Nate Smith, Ella Langley, HARDY & Bailey Zimmerman
Start: 2025-12-04T19:00:00-05:00
Location: The Eastern

Cumulus Media presents
New Country Close-Up
NATE SMITH, ELLA LANGLEY, HARDY & BAILEY ZIMMERMAN
THU, 4 DEC 2025 at 07:00PM EST
Ages: All Ages
Doors Open: 06:30PM
OnSale: Fri, 10 Oct 2025 at 10:00AM EDT
Announcement: Thu, 9 Oct 2025 at 10:00AM EDT
Nate Smith is a drummer, composer, & producer from Chesapeake, Virginia. His visceral, instinctive, and deep-rooted style of drumming has led to three GRAMMY® nominations and work with esteemed artists, including: Pat Metheny, Dave Holland, Brittany Howard, Van Hunt, The Fearless Flyers, Norah Jones, and Somi. Smith fuses his original compositions with an eclectic mix of music, including everything from jazz to R&B to hip-hop to pop. His latest album, Kinfolk 2: See The Birds (released September 2021 on Edition Records) is the highlyanticipated follow up to his 2017 GRAMMY® Award-nominated album, Kinfolk: Postcards From Everywhere. In recent years, Smith’s viral videos have been viewed by millions of people, underscoring his popularity as one of the most influential drummers of his generation.
Get ready for the ultimate close-up with New Country 101-FIVE! Join us for a New Country Close-Up featuring Nate Smith, Ella Langley, Hardy, and Bailey Zimmerman—all sharing the stage for one unforgettable night at The Eastern on Thursday, December 4th. Brought to you by Ingles and Georgia’s Own Credit Union, this once-in-a-lifetime event will feature your favorite country stars performing their biggest hits and sharing the stories behind the music.