In a musical career that has spanned over 30 years, Joseph Hasty's extensive performing experience has carried him to stages in America, Australia and Europe - where he lived for seven years. A three-time recipient of the Regional Artist Grant awarded through the North Carolina Arts Council, Joseph is a gifted performer who displays talents […]

At its core, The Moon and You is a charismatic husband-and-wife team. Melissa Hyman plays cello, Ryan Furstenberg plays guitar and banjo, and both sing in “voices that sound like they were made for one another” (Bill DeYoung, Connect Savannah). But whatever you might assume based on their gorgeous vocal blend and heartfelt lyrics, this […]

Tanasi crafts a rich, world-inspired mountain sound, blending the soulful echoes of roots artists from across the globe into music that feels both timeless and deeply personal. Tanasi leans into the music they have learned through their travels, collaborating with musicians from around the world and refracting global sounds through their Appalachian lens, bringing it […]

Aubrey Eisenman & The Clydes are an Americana/Roots group based out of Asheville, NC. Husband and wife fronted, this impressive string band has played international festivals to include the Maverick Folk Festival (UK), The International Bluegrass Music Awards, Aiken Bluegrass Festival and Merle Fest. With their hard working tour schedule and fast moving album releases, […]

Charlotte Bluegrass Allstars are a genre-defying powerhouse hailing from the heart of Charlotte, North Carolina. This unique collaboration brings together a diverse ensemble of musicians, each drawing from distinct musical backgrounds, including rock, blues, classical, jazz, and jam band influences. United by a shared passion for Bluegrass, they’ve woven a tapestry of sound that defies […]

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. Over the last several years, Shain has headlined listening rooms both as a solo and with duo partner FJ Ventre […]

Dave Desmelik is a singer-songwriter and instrumentalist whose musical focus is on original compositions. What attracts listeners to Desmelik’s tunes, old and new, is the element of authenticity incorporated in them. There is no sugar coating involved. His songs are not wrapped in false smiles, rather they are stark and open and tend to settle […]

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 […]

Jay Brown is a roots music one-man-band from Black Mountain, North Carolina, who has been playing guitar since the age of 7. A prolific songwriter, Jay's performances draw from a couple hundred original songs, as well as countless covers from the roots of Americana and beyond. Jay has spent years traveling and playing around the […]