Join us for a discussion of the Monarch life cycle that allows the butterflies to fly north from Mexico through multiple life cycles until they reach southern Canada, then return to their wintering grounds in southern Mexico in one long, hazard-filled “super generation.” Presenter Heyward Douglass has worked as a naturalist at Oconee and Table […]
Hannah Kaminer is an artist and singer-songwriter writing songs about love, loss, and home. Raised in small towns in Western North Carolina, she fuses echoes of Appalachian and country traditions with wistful, Americana-style songwriting.
Steel Creek is a solid cover band that performs material from almost all genres. The band’s format covers music from the ‘50s to current day. Formed in Rosman by Mark Curtis, lead guitar and vocals, the trio includes Rick Higgs on bass/guitar/vocals and drummer Quinn Alexander. The ultimate bar band, Steel Creek will keep you […]
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with The Common Clay Band and enjoy some “love music,” along with high energy, foot-stomping tunes brought to the venue by recording artists from Shelby. This band shares upbeat original country music, bringing fresh new sounds to the stage. Their performance has been said to be “anything but common.” With a big […]
Valentine’s Day deserves music that feels like a love letter. The Moon and You—husband-and-wife duo Melissa Hyman (cello) and Ryan Furstenberg (guitar/banjo)—bring a sound that’s intimate, magnetic, and quietly powerful. Their harmonies have been praised as “voices that sound like they were made for one another,” but don’t mistake them for a simple folk act: […]
Anya Hinkle is a force when it comes to storytelling through song. With arresting honesty and a beautiful voice reminiscent of whiskey – smooth with an alluring hint of smoke – Hinkle straddles the bounds of bluegrass and country, resulting in some of the best Americana Roots has to offer. Playing tunes that flutter through […]
Dakota Lee is a songwriter and country artist out of Hendersonville that blends authentic storytelling with an edge to capture what it means to live "life like a country song." Growing up in Appalachia, his songs about real life seem conversational in a way that resonates with his listeners. His voice, marked by soulful grit, […]
Marley’s Chain is a duo that plays both their original music creations and an eclectic mix of both rare and well-known cover songs influenced by rock, country, pop and Americana. The multi-talented musicians are known for switching instruments throughout their energetic performances. The duo features outstanding and harmonious vocals by seasoned musicians and recording artists […]
Funky Junk Joy Peddlers, formerly known as The Shana Blake Band, is an innovative new take on the classic soul cover band. A Purple Onion favorite, the band’s sound is filled with energetic, danceable music of the Motown era through current hits. Throwing in deeper cuts you know and love from R&B, soul, and funk […]
Newfound Gap is an old-time sound string band from Leicester, North Carolina. Made up of siblings Bayla, Sylvie, and Judah Davis, the three have been playing music together since they were six years old. Newfound Gap has performed on the Kid’s Stage at IBMA World of Bluegrass, and at MerleFest, Folkmoot, Shindig on the Green, […]
Raphael Graves Duo combines talented musician Raphael Graves with a musician from a stellar line up of area artists that perform rock, country and Americana tunes. Raphael is known for his award-winning vocal work in regional bands. He frequently performs solo or as a duo with select artists from around the region and always draws […]
Finkelstein Three is a progressive bluegrass trio that is heavily influenced by musical greats such as Doc Watson, Tony Rice and David Grisman. The group blends many other influences outside of the bluegrass genre to create acoustic music that is their own. The trio features Derek McCoy on guitar/vocals; Tommy Brooks on mandolin/vocals and Philip […]