Jon Shain is a veteran singer-songwriter who’s been turning heads for years with his words, his fiery acoustic guitar work, and his evolved musical style – combining improvised piedmont blues with bluegrass, swing, and ragtime.
No stranger to the Purple Onion stage, Joseph Hasty & Centerpiece has been performing in WNC for over 25 years, playing an eclectic mix - including originals written in the Great American Songbook format. Centerpiece will be dusting off some classics: the ABC’s of the 50's, 60’s and early 70’s. America, Beatles, CSN, Dylan, Ella, […]
Her music has a country sensibility with a pop current running through it. Her voice is smooth and passionate with a sweetness and power that merge seamlessly into satisfaction for the listener. Her sound is a mixture of country, pop and blues that reflect an eclectic blend of influences. She is currently nominated for seven […]
The Paper Crowns are the multi-instrument, genre crossing power duo of Spiro and Nicole Nicolopoulos. The Paper Crowns are earning their reputation as the genuine article and as a band on the cutting edge of modern roots music. Their musical chemistry is a gumbo of Appalachian folk and bluegrass, Dixieland melodies, delta blues, acid rock, […]
Ménage 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 […]
Singer-songwriters, Lange Eve and Sarah Roberts bring their soulful and engaging energy as they showcase their original music. This five-piece group packs their sets with fusions of Soul, R&B, Funk, and Groove with tasteful throwback/retro vibes that will make you feel so many things! In addition to Lange on guitar/vox and Sarah on Ukulele/vox/percussion, this […]
Showing true for the Blues and Americana roots of the region, Eric Congdon continues to establish his
Country music just sounds better when a family sings it. That’s where it all began: mothers, fathers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, all huddled together, picking and singing on a porch in the twilight. That’s why when The French Family launch into the bittersweet ache of a classic or the startling tenderness of one of […]
Roots music? Country blues? Americana? You be the judge. Michael “Country” Carver and Mare Carmody discovered a kindred musical spirit upon meeting during a Hendersonville song circle, along with a mutual love of fried green tomatoes. Their voices and guitar styles come together with a blend of grit and honey, covering classics, original songs, and […]
Dulci brings an ageless, classic style to pop music, with her smooth vocals and warm melodies.
Talley is an award winning vocalist & songwriter. Nikki's powerful and beautiful voice, often accompanied by Jason’s - husband- lush guitar tones, create a complete rustic sound. Nikki plays guitar as well as mountain clawhammer banjo while Jason accompanies her on guitar and sings harmony. At its core, Nikki Talley’s sound is wonderfully rural and […]
There is an empathetic and charming wit ingrained in Platt’s songwriting. She has a knack for accessing a deep well of emotion and applying it to her story-telling, whether she is writing from her own experiences or immersing herself into the melody of emotions in another person's life. Lyrically driven, Platt’s country roots music often […]
