AstroSauce is a high energy rock trio of young musicians from the Hendersonville area. Made up of professionally gigging musicians, AstroSauce is a passion project of life-long friends: Ronnie Monroe on guitar/vocals, Walker Astin on bass/vocals, and Jacob Whiteside on drums. This young band “brings the party” with a mix of rock and dance tunes […]
The Nathan Melton Band originates from Walhalla, S.C. Melton, lead singer/guitarist, is a country music singer/songwriter. The band brings country music with attitude, specializing in soulful melodies and captivating performances. Melton won the Tiger Town Top 10 in 2019 and he brought home 2nd in Andrew’s Idol in 2023. He wins over crowds playing all […]
The Dirty French Broads are an Americana Grass band from the mountains of the WNC, bringing smoky originals and boot-stomping southern favorites, with the energy of a thousand golden retriever puppies seeing their first snowfall. With heart-stirring ballads and lively cut-a-rugs, Kate Thomas draws the audience with her rich, smoky timbre and leaves them laughing […]
Izzy Hughes is a Hendersonville musician who has been writing her own music and performing since age 9, channeling all her energy into music by age 12. By 2015, she was in Nashville recording two of her original songs. She earned a degree in music business production and has brought her expertise back to the […]
Gems: The World’s Wisdom Stories Wednesday, July 3 @ 2pm Saluda Elementary School Auditorium Doug Berky uses classic styles of storytelling including masks, mime, and puppetry to introduce this collection of wisdom stories from around the world.
Michael Flynn is an Americana-adjacent singer/songwriter based in western NC. Though some have likened his style to that of the “Neo-pop” genre. Either way, his music is appealing in its ability to take you on a journey. One moment you will be chuckling along with a quirky turn of phrase and the next closing your […]
Join us in Saluda for the annual Coon Dog Day, a cherished celebration deeply rooted in our town's rich heritage. This day-long event kicks off with a community-engaging 5K run at 8:00 A.M., supporting Saluda Elementary, and is perfect for promoting health and enjoying our scenic surroundings. The festivities continue at 11:00 A.M. with the […]
Top Ten Hummingbird Myths Tuesday, July 9 @ 2pm Saluda Library Ruby-throated hummingbirds are likely the most common hummingbird species in the world, but there is much to be learned about their life history. Alas, many facts about hummingbirds are clouded by misperceptions and untruths. During his presentation, Dr. Bill Hilton Jr., principal investigator for […]
The second in a series of public programs offered in conjunction with the Reclamation Park project. "Incarcerated Labor and Building the WCNRR" will be presented by public historian and graduate student from Western Carolina University, Danielle Duffy. She will explain the the states incarcerated labor system and its use to build the WNCRR.
DJ Honeybee Karaoke is NEW to our entertainment lineup with Morgan Bass bringing her fun and energetic Karaoke dance party to town. Known as the Karaoke Queen, Morgan has extensive experience providing a variety of music for patrons to sing to. The event is free and will be held monthly on alternate Wednesdays (July 10 […]
Host of the popular roots music history podcast American Songcatcher, Nicholas Edward Williams is a multi-instrumentalist and storyteller who is dedicated to "playing it forward" by preserving the songs and styles that have shaped our country: ragtime, Piedmont blues, traditional folk, old time and early country. Pulling from these great building blocks, Williams creates a […]
Enjoy an evening with Bob Sinclair and The Big Deals at the Top of the Grade Concerts, Saluda. July 12th, 7-9 PM, McCreery Park. Bring chairs and refreshments!
