Anya Hinkle
The Purple Onion 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, United StatesUsing 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 […]
Chris Wilhelm
The Purple Onion 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, United StatesChris Wilhelm is known for bringing positive vibes and an uplifting message to his audience. He plays Americana, folk rock originals that are infectious and insightful, and sprinkles in covers too. Worldwide airplay brought his latest album, “This Too Shall Pass," to one of the Top 100 Alt-Country Albums of 2020, as well as several […]
Seth and Sara
The Purple Onion 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, United StatesSeth Brand is an Americana Rock/Pop/Country songwriter and has been performing his original, heartfelt and inspiring tunes at various establishments throughout the country as well as several radio shows. With wife, Sara, at his side, playing percussion, the Brands set out for their first full time tour in October of 2018. Seth never fails to […]
Shane Meade
The Purple Onion 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, United StatesSoul-Infused Folk Rock, Splash of Jazz & Mountain Funk. Shane Meade is a gifted singer songwriter, touring musician, and catalyst behind the soul-infused folk rock project, Shane Meade & the Sound. His music captivates the imagination, and audiences connect to his inspirational lyrics and universal subject matter. His unique and soulful style helps deliver an […]
Hannah and the Wistfuls
The Purple Onion 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, United StatesHannah Kaminer is an artist and singer-songwriter writing songs about love, loss, and home. Raised in small towns in Western North Carolina, she fuses echoes of Appalachian and country traditions with wistful, Americana-style songwriting.
Carolin Aloha
The Purple Onion 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, United StatesWhere the music of Hawaii meets the Mountains. CarolinAloha is the melding of three loves: the Mountains, the Ocean, and Music. A North Carolina trio consisting of dobro/steel guitar virtuoso Billy Cardine, multi-instrumentalist Landon Lush, and actor/musician Zach Hanner, CarolinAloha explores classic traditional Hawaiian songs, Hapa Haole tunes and other adjacent styles. Enjoy the dulcet […]
Menage
The Purple Onion 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, United StatesMénage 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 […]
Centerpiece Jazz featuring Geoff Clapp
The Purple Onion 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, United StatesIn 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. A three-time recipient of the Regional Artist Grant awarded through the North Carolina Arts Council, Joseph is a gifted performer who displays talents as a composer and arranger. His band, […]
Alma Russ and The Boondockers
The Purple Onion 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, United StatesAlma (say it like Alamo) is a vocalist, songwriter, and musician out of Western North Carolina. She plays patchwork music: country, folk, and Appalachian roots sewn together to make something unique. Songwriting is cheaper than therapy, and old songs make her happy. She fell in love with mountain culture and heritage - especially the music […]
Paper Crowns
The Purple Onion 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, United StatesThe 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, […]
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