Sabella Band is an ‘80s and ‘90s rock band out of Haywood County, N.C. Julie Sabella Messer is a powerhouse vocalist and entertainer who captivates audiences. As the front woman of the Sabella Band, Julie delivers an energetic blend of rock with a country twist. She has earned multiple awards from North America Country Music […]
Kellin Watson brings a soulful blend of folk, blues, pop, and Americana to every performance, pairing heartfelt songwriting with a warm, expressive voice that has captivated audiences across the country. A North Carolina native, she has spent decades crafting music rooted in Appalachian tradition while embracing contemporary influences. Her albums, including Paper Bird, No Static, […]
McKinney Gap Duo is a versatile group of North Carolina musicians with more than 30 years of experience performing together at festivals like Merlefest and sharing the stage with bluegrass greats like Earl Scruggs. The group provides professional musical experiences rooted in bluegrass and Americana, featuring exceptional talent and beautiful harmonies. The musicians' extensive repertoire […]
Community dinner held every other Tuesday at the Saluda Center, with donations accepted.
Jackson Grimm marries folk pop melodies with the lonesome sound of traditional Appalachian music. In a region with a strong music culture, it is no surprise that Grimm's songwriting is representative of his musical birthplace: Asheville, NC. His songs run the gambit from an homage to a traditional country waltz to a drunken partygrass song […]
The Saluda Tailgate Market is sponsored by Polk County Local Government and the Polk County Community Foundation. Begun in 2010, the market continues its tradition of bringing farm-fresh products to the local community at its new location at the Saluda Elementary School, 214 E. Main Street. You can be sure to find local honey, herbal […]
Join locals and visitors alike for this annual summer concert series on the Ella Grace Mintz stage at McCreery Park in downtown Saluda. Live music is provided from 7:00-8:30pm. In case of rain, the concert moves to the park pavilion. Please remember to bring a lawn chair or a cushion for the amphitheater style seating. […]
Catoe White Band is a 4-piece band that plays familiar country and southern rock tunes blended with select original material. Our members live, work, and play all over the upstate and the midlands of South Carolina and Eastern North Carolina. Catoe is a heartfelt singer/songwriter raised in a musical family in a small town where […]
Vilai Harrington and The Hamptones captures their Appalachian musical roots and put a modern Americana spin on it. Originally from the sandhills of South Carolina, Vilai Harrington grew up firmly planted in his soulful country upbringing. Chris Huber of Extra Chill writes that Vilai "- sings with that old folk wisdom; the kind that could […]
A tambourine totin' Blues Chanteuse named Peggy Ratusz and her Trio perform an infectious, sultry, multi-layered brand of original, traditional and modern Blues, Soul, R&B, and Jazz. She and her backing bands are particularly impressive during live performances where audiences witness her very core as it shines and is inspired by the rhythm, the melodies […]
TKO plays in the vein of Americana, think Beatles, Neil Young, Guess Who, Peter Frampton, Glen Campbell, Allman Brothers, Doobies, etc. Jimmy Tatum (guitar/slide guitar/vocals), Mike Karaman (vocals/harmonica), and Ray Owens (6 and 12 string guitars/harmonica/vocals), aka TKO, bring their smooth vocal harmonies, tasty guitar and harmonica work, and cool vintage rock and blues set […]