MŽnage is a swing/soul/roots band. Original members Mary Ellen Bush and Sarah McDonald are now joined by Melissa Hyman to create a sound that is intimate, harmonic, and invokes melodic landscapes of our hills. Folk-rooted, the trio will take you on a journey unlike most, where bluesy swing is conveyed in rolling grooves ranging from […]
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 […]
Matt Phillips and his band What's Good, of Easley, S.C., has been performing around the Upstate for the last few years. The four-piece group plays an eclectic mix of covers including favorites like the Allman Brothers “Whipping Post,” John Mayer’s “Gravity,” and The Beatles’ “Come Together.” Band mates are Matt Phillips and Justin Roe, guitars/vocals; […]
Go beyond the jar with an immersive journey into the world of the honeybee. From a sommelier-led tasting to a hands-on hive inspection, this is a deep dive into the art, science, and secrets of nature’s most incredible pollinators. The Experience 🍯 A Sensory Honey Tasting: Explore a flight of local and global honeys using […]
Echo Operative is a 5-piece party band hailing from Spartanburg. They primarily play rock, country and pop popular in the ‘70s to 2000s. The talented ensemble is led by a husband-and-wife team, Dr. Joseph Boscia, lead vocalist/guitarist and Dr. Sue Boscia, harmonica/vocals. Flushing out the team is Rob Gillum, drums, Chris Bryant, keyboard/harmony vocals, and […]
The Lonesome Road Band regularly travels as a three piece group, featuring banjo, guitar, and bass. In a nutshell, the band plays country and folk, but that wonderfully rustic country that walks you down a dirt road, with a pleasant breeze tickling your face, while the grasshoppers chirp. Founded back in 1995, the band has […]
Wildwood Music Duo brings together veteran musician Garry Cutherbertson and the talented Kate Durham. As a team, these musicians play an acoustic show with inspiring vocals and outstanding musicality. Garry entertains with guitar and vocals, while Kate shares her talents on fiddle and vocals.
With stunning harmonies, infectious melodies, and driving rhythms, Redbud brings both reverence and innovation to their sound. The group features Lucas Ward on guitar, Griffin Decker on mandolin, Addy Quinn on fiddle, and Dayne Watson on banjo. Together, they create music that is both timeless and freshÑfilled with grit, grace, and the kind of chemistry […]
Fairlight and The Magick is a band that came together through the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The members of the band came from all directions to make WNC their home. Once the band members were all in the same room, the power and soulfulness of Fairlight De Torres' voice was astonishing. The mission of the […]
Esther Rose & Grey Wolf will be traveling up the mountain from Traveler’s Rest to share some rock’n’roll favorites. Offering authentic performances, the band is guitar rhythms led by veteran musicians fronted by a charismatic young singer, Esther Rose. Joining her are guitarist Gary Davis, bassist Don Hartke, drummer Winston Claiborne, and keyboardist Wryley Bettis.
Singer/songwriter and guitarist Jesse Williams delivers a rich blend of Blues, Soul, and mountain-born storytelling. Raised in North Georgia, her music simmers with smoky vocals, earthy lyricism, and deep emotional honesty. Backed by groove-driven guitar work and rhythms that lean into feeling over flash, Jesse creates performances that are both grounding and soulful. Her songs […]
Wild River was founded in 2001 and re-established itself in the Fall of 2025 as a versatile acoustic ensemble, featuring original founder Tom Roberts (vocals/guitar) and adding Lance Davis (vocals/guitar/harmonica). Lance and Tom found friendship and common musical interest in the WNC open mic and jam scene. Wild River brings a wave of cool classic […]