August 2026
Thursday Aug 13th
Jackson Grimm's Old Time Machine
Jackson Grimm marries folk pop melodies with the lonesome sound of traditional Appalachian music. In a region with a strong music culture, it is no su...
Saturday Aug 15th
Peggy Ratusz Trio
A tambourine totin' Blues Chanteuse named Peggy Ratusz and her Trio perform an infectious, sultry, multi-layered brand of original, traditional and mo...
Thursday Aug 20th
Cowboy Judy
Cowboy Judy is Western North Carolina’s premier Country-Motown supergroup, blending rich harmonies, heartfelt songwriting, and irresistible charm in...
Saturday Aug 22nd
Fancy and The Gentlemen
An alt-country and honky tonk band based out of Asheville, NC, Fancy and the Gentlemen plays down home roots style originals while paying homage to th...
Thursday Aug 27th
Clay & Isla
A rare solo evening with Clay Ross, two-time Grammy winner and founder of Ranky Tanky and American Patchwork Quartet. At The Purple Onion, Clay shares...
Saturday Aug 29th
Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast Acoustic Duo
Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Caitlin Krisko, this acoustic duo strips the band’s electrifying soul-rock sound down to its raw, emotional core. Kno...
September 2026
Thursday Sep 3rd
Paper Crowns
The Paper Crowns are the multi-instrument, genre crossing power duo of Spiro and Nicole Nicolopoulos. The Paper Crowns are earning their reputation as...
Thursday Sep 10th
Phantom Clutch
Phantom Clutch brings together some of Western North Carolina's most accomplished musicians for a fresh take on roots rock, Americana, and country-inf...
Saturday Sep 12th
Ryan Taylor Price
Ryan Taylor Price crafts richly layered Americana with a songwriter’s precision and a roots musician’s soul. His album The Axe & The Tree blen...
Saturday Sep 19th
Highway 52
Highway 52 is an acoustic Blues and Americana group that includes four seasoned, local musicians. Playing Blues and Americana favorites, as well as so...
Thursday Sep 24th
A Tale Of Two
This storytelling Americana blues duo blends the sultry jazz vocals of Stephanie Adlington with the swampy guitar stylings of Aaron Lessard. Known for...
Saturday Sep 26th
Shane Meade
Shane Meade is a gifted singer-songwriter whose soulful blend of folk, rock, and Americana has earned him a loyal following throughout the Southeast. ...
October 2026
Thursday Oct 1st
I See Hawks in L.A.
I See Hawks in L.A. have spent more than two decades redefining Americana with their signature blend of alt-country, folk, bluegrass, and psychedelic ...
Saturday Oct 10th
Eternally Grateful
Eternally Grateful is a dynamic band mainly operating as an acoustic guitar and upright bass duo. Their live shows combine influences from different g...
December 2026
Sunday Dec 13th
Cowboy Judy Xmas Extravaganza
A return performance quickly becoming a tradition at the Purple Onion, this energetic group of ladies is an event you don’t want to miss. Cowboy Jud...