Jack Lawrence, a master of flatpicking guitar, has been a cornerstone of bluegrass since the 1970s. Best known as Doc Watson’s longtime musical partner, Lawrence blends tradition with a distinctive […]

Time Sawyer’s name reflects the pull between the past and the future. The character Tom Sawyer evokes the rural background and love of home that the band shares. Time is […]

Homegrown grassers putting out a fresh cut sound!The Swamp Rabbit Bluegrass Band is a brand new venture that is bursting onto the scene with their fresh cut sounds of "homegrown […]

Over the past 15 years, Seth Walker has become recognized as one of the most revered modern roots artists in the United States; a three dimensional talent comprised by a […]

Florencia & The Feeling are a pop-funk fusion quintet out of Johnson City, Tennessee, electrifying audiences with spirited grooves, lush harmonies, and joyful energy. Since forming in April 2021, the […]

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 Judy always brings the show […]

The Wilder Flower is an Upstate SC and Western NC based trio, featuring Danielle Yother on guitar, Madeline Dierauf on fiddle, and Molly Johnson on banjo. Playing throughout the Carolinas, […]

The Autumnwüd Holiday Special arrives at The Purple Onion in Saluda, bringing Eric Congdon & Friends together for an evening of festive acoustic magic. Showing true to the Blues and […]

Indie, Appalachian-folk band, Tina & Her Pony, was formed in 2009 in Asheville, North Carolina by Tina Collins. Internationally known for their tight, sweet, smooth harmonies and simple, exposed, crafted […]

Offering a more intimate, stripped down version of the feels, The Trio plays many of the same soulful original tunes from the 6-piece band – along with others that Sarah […]