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 […]
Saluda Sunday Summers presents TKO a trio that plays in the vein of Americana, Beatles, Neil Young, Guess Who, Peter Frampton, Glen Campbell, Allman Brothers, Doobies, etc. TKO consists of Jimmy Tatum, guitar/slide guitar/vocals; Mike Karaman, vocals/harmonica; and Ray Owens, six- and 12-string guitars/harmonica/vocals. The band brings its smooth vocal harmonies, tasty guitar and harmonica […]
Meet animal ambassadors at this kids/family program that highlights their unique body parts, from the iridescent scales of a snake to the powerful wings of a vulture.
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, […]
Saints & Sinners is a fun power trio playing highly danceable cover songs and offering a lot of audience participation. Tunes range from 60’s favorites to popular current songs. Lead singer is Craig St. John who also plays guitar. Kevin Filson plays bass and sings; and the drummer is Michael P. Leyshon. Together the trio […]
Mattocks-Johnson Band is a Hendersonville-based quartet that performs danceable blues, blues rock, classic rock and original tunes. The group is fronted by nationally known touring artist Bill Mattocks on harmonica/guitar/vocals and Howie Johnson, vocals/lead guitar/slide guitar. The rhythm section includes Harlan Johnson/drums and Greenville-based John Brookshire/ bass.
Led by the lyrical craftsmanship of singer, guitarist, and songwriter Clint Roberts, the distinctly Appalachian, old-time sound of Asheville’s Holler Choir combines haunting harmonies, stirring string compositions, and heart-wrenching ballads, yet hardly conforms to a stereotypical genre. Call it a confluence of old-time, Americana, and bluegrass, but, by its own exceptional design, the sound and […]
Saluda Summer Sundays presents The Right Fit. This collaborative duo consists of Rick Reles (also of Two Step Too) and Jennifer Allsbrook, a singer/songwriter/guitarist from Hendersonville. Rick is a versatile musician, playing 12 string and 6 string guitars, mandolin, harmonica, and percussion. Together these Hendo musicians share mind-capturing ballads, notable blues, country and rock tunes, […]
Join us for an unforgettable evening with 2x Grammy Award winner Clay Ross, founder of the Billboard chart-topping band Ranky Tanky. In a rare solo performance at The Purple Onion, Clay will be joined by his 9-year-old daughter, the talented violinist and vocalist Isla Ross. Together, they will take you on a heartwarming journey through […]
The origin story of Fairlight and the Magick is pretty mundane and hardly uncommon. The band came together through connections made through informal jams, broken-up bands and a Craigslist ad. The pieces started coming together in the aftermath of Helene. The members of the band came from all directions; New Jersey, Colorado, Florida and Charlotte […]
Upstate Of Mind is a Greenville, SC based party band! Covering your favorite songs across many genres – Rock, Pop, Hip Hop, Country, R&B, Soul, Beach and more. Entering the Upstate music scene Spring of 2023, Upstate Of Mind hit the ground running. Quickly earning a reputation for high energy, unforgettable vocals & engaging shows […]
The legacy of bluegrass music lives on in many styles, but the musicians defining themselves in tradition uphold the stories and techniques of yesterday’s music. For more than two decades, one band doing that has been The Local Boys, a Bluegrass and Americana band based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Local Boys love music that […]