LITCHFIELD PARK, Ariz. – The West Valley Mavericks are proud to announce Nashville recording artist Aaron Nichols and the talented Melissa Barrison on fiddle as headliners for the 2nd annual ‘Patriot Unplugged,’ set to perform Monday, December 30th, 2024 next to the 18th green of the Gold Course at the Wigwam Golf Club. Special performances by Sara Robinson and Christopher Shayne will open the concert, and VIP tickets to the 14th annual Patriot All-America Invitational are on sale now and will grant the holder admission to Patriot Unplugged, as well as complimentary food, drink and seating for the top-level collegiate golf tournament. Both VIP tickets and General Admission tickets to the concert only are available for purchase by clicking here.
“We received so much positive feedback from the packed venue at last year’s inaugural ‘Patriot Unplugged,’ that we made running it back a priority for this year’s event,” said Patriot All-America Tournament Chairman Mark James of the West Valley Mavericks. “Aaron Nichols is such an amazing vocal talent, and Melissa Barrison is incredible to watch live. Stack those two world-class artists with talented Sara Robinson and Christopher Shayne, and we’ve got all the makings of a night to remember at this year’s Patriot All-America.”
Aaron Nichols is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, with a style that has been described as a blend of Americana, Classic Rock, and Country – with an infusion of Pop, Reggae, and Soul. He specializes in acoustic and electric guitar as well as vocals and has become well versed in the art of looping to add depth to any song. He can create the perfect ambience with his softer tones and acoustic guitar, or command large audiences with his powerhouse vocals and electric guitar skills.
Melissa Barrison is no stranger to the big stage, with television appearances on CMT, the Ellen DeGeneres Show, the Marie Osmond Show, and Clash of the Cover Bands on her résumé. She has also performed for multiple NFL, MLB and NHL games, as well as the NBA All-Star Game Halftime Show. Barrison is a classically trained violinist who grew to encompass bluegrass, jazz, rock, gypsy, blues, country, and even reggae. This range has led to playing for artists like Rihanna, as well as opening for Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bently, Cee Lo Green, POD and The Killers.
