Frank & Friends w/Blake Ellege
Award-winning Asheville tenor Blake Anthony Ellege leads a high-energy set as front man and multi-instrumentalist, blending polished vocals with showman flair. Late-night jazz-club atmosphere ideal for cocktails and a downtown night out.
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