Venue: The Purple Onion
Bob Sinclair and the Big Deals is a North Carolina-based acoustic band with 15 years of performing original, upbeat, gypsy-jazz music. Using acoustic instruments this ensemble could be playing in a Paris café or a barn dance – comfortable, a little sophisticated, and more than a little fun! A thoroughly unique spin on country and […]
Venue: Green River Eddy’s Taproom
Renee Russell is a Charleston musician who recently moved to Waynesville, N.C. She has a percussive 12-string way of playing her music, which sparks the urge for her audience to dance. Her original Americana rock world music style cover tunes in a wide variety of genres from Fleetwood Mac to Johnny Cash. You will hear […]
Venue: Green River Eddy’s Taproom
Saturday, Feb. 3, 6-9 p.m. | South of Charlotte is a Spartanburg based, acoustic trio consisting of Steve Cantrell, guitar/vocals; Larry Wyles, guitar/mandolin/vocals; and John Hambright, bass/vocals. The band plays a wide and diverse range of songs, classic rock, 90’s rock and some country and R&B with a handful of original songs thrown in.
Venue: The Purple Onion
This Asheville-based quintet, fronted by the charismatic and electrifying Reggie Headen, features an all-star, highly sought after group of musicians: Jonathan Pearlman, Taylor Pierson, Connor Law, and Jay Hoots. Reggie Headen started his professional career as a featured performer at New York’s famous Broadway concert venue Town Hall, playing to giants and peers in the […]
Venue: The Purple Onion
Over the past 15 years, Seth Walker has become recognized as one of the most revered modern roots artists in the United States; a three dimensional talent comprised by a gift for combining melody and lyric alongside a rich, Gospel-drenched, Southern-inflected voice with a true blue knack for getting around on the guitar. Having lived […]
Venue: The Purple Onion
A contemporary folk group that attempts to harness traditional sounds from around the world. Life Like Water is the creation of multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter, David Matters. A communal effort to celebrate the human experience. The group takes its name from a Lao Tzu quote in the Tao Te Ching. One of the poems says, “Life […]
Venue: Green River Eddy’s Taproom
DogDay BlueJay is a low-key acoustic duo/trio based in Greenville, S.C. The band plays originals and singer/songwriter-type favorites of Dylan, Parsons, Willie, Waylon, Clapton and more. Acoustic guitars, standup bass, mandolin and Dobro create great entertainment by these veteran musicians. The trio consists of Mark McAfee, a Greenville native, on guitar/vocals; Joanie Sanders on bass/vocals; […]
Venue: Saluda Farmers Market
Food and craft vendors providing delicious food and locally made products throughout the winter season.
Venue: Green River Eddy’s Taproom
Saturday, Feb. 10, 6-9 p.m. | Roots and Dore is an American blues duo from Asheville. Riyen Roots and Kenny Dore have played music together for more than 16 years around the Western North Carolina mountains as well as abroad and are committed to keeping the blues alive “one show at a time.” They have […]
Venue: The Purple Onion
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 […]
Venue: The Purple Onion
Using the medium of Appalachian string band tradition, 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 […]
Venue: Green River Eddy’s Taproom
Mike Pauer is a Hendersonville, N.C., musician who brings a mix of favorite folk, American, and alt rock covers to his performances, adding a variety of original storytelling tunes into the mix. A talented singer/songwriter, he enjoys covering greats like Jim Croce, Chris Stapleton and Tyler Childers. His originals often include lyrics about the meaning […]
Venue: Green River Eddy’s Taproom
The “Dirty South” Acoustic Duo will bring the best in country music to the stage. Whether performing as lead singer in his popular group The “Dirty South” Band or performing as a duo with one of his band mates, BJ Cates of Tryon shows his love of country music through a lively and energetic performance […]
Venue: The Purple Onion
Time Sawyer’s name reflects the pull between the past and the future. The character Tom Sawyer evokes the rural background and love of home that the band shares. Time is a muse for songwriting; it’s the thread that runs through life, bringing new experiences and giving us a sense of urgency, while still connecting us […]
This indoor oil/acrylic workshop will focus on the Impressionist Painter’s favorite painting format: Light and Shadow. The students will discover how to see the unique patterns of light and shadow in a scene, and then how to block those patterns in on the canvas. Learning these patterns both in the scene and then on your […]
Venue: The Purple Onion
Harmonies. Soul-touching lyrics. Eye-catching stage presence. Underhill Rose has become synonymous with beautiful music, charming personalities, and rippling success. Since 2009, the band from Asheville, North Carolina has independently released four albums, with two landing in the top of the Americana Music Association Airplay Chart and Roots Music Report Chart, all the while garnering critical […]
Venue: Green River Eddy’s Taproom
Friday, Feb. 23, 6-9 p.m. | Jim Tatum & Ed Esposito are musicians probably best known locally as part of the 5-piece Double Naught Spies band based out of Tryon. Jim plays lead/rhythm/slide guitar and sings while Ed also plays lead/rhythm guitar and sings. Together, they will bring a lot of energy to this duo […]
Venue: Saluda Farmers Market
Food and craft vendors providing delicious food and locally made products throughout the winter season.
Venue: Green River Eddy’s Taproom
Matt A. Phillips Trio of Easley, S.C., has been performing around the Upstate for the last few years. The group plays an eclectic mix of covers including favorites like the Allman Brothers “Whipping Post,” John Mayer’s “Gravity,” and The Beatles’ “Come Together.”
Venue: The Purple Onion
Hailing from the mountains of North Carolina, Brooks Forsyth is a musician of Appalachia and beyond. He began busking on street corners in his hometown of Boone, NC and has since become a Nashville recording artist. Encompassing a variety of sounds within Americana, he has a large repertoire of original songs, and a versatile guitar […]
Venue: Mountain Page Theater
For all of the Dressing Room customers and friends, this is your chance to say “thank you” to Irmy for 10 years of service. She dressed us, accessorized us and most of all, she was our friend. All proceeds go towards a new roof for Mountain Page Theater
Venue: The Purple Onion
The Wilder Flower is an Upstate SC and Western NC based trio, featuring Danielle Yother on guitar, Madeline Dierauf on fiddle, and Molly Johnson on banjo. Playing throughout the Carolinas, the group has traveled and toured as far as Ohio, Alabama, and Georgia. Their collaboration flexes between folk, Americana, bluegrass, and Old-time tunes. Vocally, the […]
Venue: Green River Eddy’s Taproom
Finkelstein Three is a trio led by Derek McCoy on guitar/vocals, with Tommy Brooks on mandolin/vocals and Phil Simmons on upright bass. The band is a progressive bluegrass trio playing favorites from Bill Monroe to The Beatles. They reside in Henderson and Cleveland counties
Venue: Green River Eddy’s Taproom
Road House Rodeo is a country/rock/blues band from the Lake Bowen and Inman area of South Carolina. The group plays a variety of favorite covers like “Don’t Rock the Juke Box.” Band mates are Harvey Swanson on drums/vocals; Mike Gibson on lead guitar/vocals; and Mike Lister on bass/vocals.
Venue: The Purple Onion
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 […]
Venue: The Purple Onion
Similar backgrounds yet different paths. Paul Thorn and Steve Poltz have a 20+ year friendship and are taking it on the road and in the ring together this Spring for a multi-city tour, surely to bring love, laughter, and mischief along with them. Equal parts humor, poignant stories, and expert musicianship, these two storytellers with […]