The Feels Trio
2026-01-10 20:00 - 22:00 UTC | The Purple Onion, 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, 28773, United States
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 and Lange have written just for the trio. With Lange on guitar and vocals, Sarah on ukulele and vocals, and Matthew on a cajon (hand drum), the focus is on tight vocal harmonies, original songwriting, thoughtful lyrics, and connection with you!

Redd & The Paper Flowers
2026-01-15 19:30 - 21:30
Redd and The Paper Flowers craft a sound that is both haunting and uplifting, weaving together threads of Americana, folk, and rock with striking emotional depth. At the heart of the band is Redd, whose soulful vocals and poignant lyrics unfold like pages from a diary, balancing vulnerability with strength. The Paper Flowers bring those stories to life with lush instrumental textures, harmonies that shimmer, and rhythms that drive each song forward. Their music is at once intimate and expansive—songs that linger in the heart while stirring the spirit. Whether it’s a gentle ballad or a powerful anthem, their performances invite listeners into a world of raw honesty and unforgettable beauty.

My Magnificent Trio
2026-01-17 20:00 - 22:00
My Magnificent Trio is an eclectic, genre-bending group featuring James Kylen (drums/vocals), Chuck Lichtenberger (keys/vocals) and Jonathan Pearlman (guitar/vocals). All three contribute original material along with diverse covers by artists as The Beatles, Ozzy Osborne, Radiohead, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry and much more, with a generous dose of jazz standards by the likes of Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Wes Montgomery and more. You never know what to expect!

Jackson Grimm & Friends
2026-01-22 19:30 - 21:30
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 surprise that Grimm’s songwriting is representative of his musical birthplace: Asheville, NC. His songs run the gambit from an homage to a traditional country waltz in “If Not For You”, an unrequited love song driven by a Beatles-esque melody in “I’d Hold You (But I Don’t Wanna Hold You)”, to a drunken partygrass song à la Old Crow Medicine Show in “Last Train Home.”

Get Right Band
2026-01-24 20:00 - 22:00
Rock Away the Winter Blues! Dress in your favorite Hawaiian shirt or hula skirt and join us for a night of summer-themed festivities. Enjoy tropical cocktails, seasonal dishes, and vibrant summer decorations as we turn up the heat and dance the night away. The Get Right Band is a psychedelic indie rock power trio from Asheville, NC. They are a band focused on following their muses to honest self-expression, to whatever excites them and pushes them into unexplored territory. Proudly carrying the torch for a long line of genre-bending power trios from Cream to The Jimi Hendrix Experience to The Police. It’s the space between the notes, the rawness and the maneuverability, that makes a power trio, well, so damn powerful. The Get Right Band has tight and diverse jams along with a distinctive, intellectual – but accessible – worldview.

North State Grass
2026-01-29 19:30 - 21:30
North State Grass (formerly the Charlotte Bluegrass Allstars) are stepping into a new chapter with fresh faces, renewed energy, and the same deep love for bluegrass. Rooted in tradition but unafraid to stretch beyond it, the band blends tight picking, rich harmonies, and influences that span rock, blues, jazz, and jam-driven spontaneity. With familiar favorites alongside new bandmates bringing their own spark, North State Grass delivers a sound that’s grounded, evolving, and unmistakably alive. New name, same roots—and plenty of room to grow.

Redbud
2026-01-31 20:00 - 22:00
Redbud honors traditional bluegrass while blending original tunes with stunning harmonies, hauntingly catchy melodies, and rhythms that will have you tapping your feet. This group of young musicians brings a fresh energy to the genre, with Lucas Ward’s steady guitar, Griffin Decker’s melodic mandolin, Addy Quinn’s vibrant fiddle, Dayne Watson’s banjo picking, and Chase Arden’s driving bass. Together, they create a sound that is both timeless and new, captivating audiences with everything from lively fiddle tunes to heartfelt ballads.

Lillie Syracuse
2026-02-01 19:00 - 21:00
In a velvet stream of joy, grief, and love, Lillie Syracuse’s voice and music pours deep from the heart of the in-between. Just as her heart was woven from tree, waterfall, birdsong, and red mountain clay, so was her song writing. Lillie’s hope, in song-craft, is to foster shifts towards a deeper connection with nature, community, authenticity, creativity, and magic in the lives of those who hear her music. Described as a sound worker and poet, alongsiside her talents as a singer and songwriter, Syracuse is a talent truly sculpted by the roots of these mountains.

CarolinAloha
2026-02-05 19:30 - 21:30
Where 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 tones of the islands with this mellow trio.

Bob Sinclair and The Big Deals
2026-02-07 20:00 - 22:00
Bob Sinclair and the Big Deals is a North Carolina-based acoustic band with 15 years of performing original, upbeat, gypsy-jazz music. Using acoustic instruments this ensemble could be playing in a Paris café or a barn dance – comfortable, a little sophisticated, and more than a little fun! A thoroughly unique spin on country and jazz, Sinclair’s narrative coupled together with great melodies will have you looking for a dance partner in no time. At the heart of it ….Original Front Porch Swing Played By Happy People.

Hannah and the Wistfuls
2026-02-12 19:30 - 21:30
Hannah 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.

The Moon and You
2026-02-14 20:00 - 22:00
Valentine’s Day deserves music that feels like a love letter. The Moon and You—husband-and-wife duo Melissa Hyman (cello) and Ryan Furstenberg (guitar/banjo)—bring a sound that’s intimate, magnetic, and quietly powerful. Their harmonies have been praised as “voices that sound like they were made for one another,” but don’t mistake them for a simple folk act: with a rotating cast of friends and unexpected instrumentation, every show becomes a one-night-only experience. Reservation link in the bio. Scroll down to Experiences for the ticket link.

Anya Hinkle and Free Planet Radio
2026-02-19 19:30 - 21:30
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 has to offer. Playing tunes that flutter through beautiful finger-picked themes, invoking folk melodies from the past, Anya Hinkle will walk you through an artfully crafted story, evolving into an unknown inner psychological and surreal music space. She is joined on stage by Free Planet Radio, bringing its exciting and innovative world-jazz-classical music blend. Free Planet Radio performances expertly weave the improvisatory element of jazz, and the subtleties and harmonic vocabulary of Western classical music,

Funky Junk Joy Peddlers
2026-02-21 20:00 - 22:00
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 favorites. The group will have you grooving in your seats and keep you smiling with their infectious, upbeat vibes.

Newfound Gap
2026-02-26 19:30 - 21:30
Newfound Gap is an old-time sound string band from Leicester, North Carolina. Made up of siblings Bayla, Sylvie, and Judah Davis, the three have been playing music together since they were six years old. Newfound Gap has performed on the Kid’s Stage at IBMA World of Bluegrass, and at MerleFest, Folkmoot, Shindig on the Green, and on the Woodsongs Kids television/radio program. This youthful group blends traditional Appalachian music with progressive influences and is a show one would be remiss to pass up.

Dulci
2026-02-28 20:00 - 22:00
Dulci brings an ageless, classic style to pop music, with her smooth vocals and warm melodies. With her repertoire of original songs and updated covers, Dulci is where classic vocal beauty meets 60s pop nostalgia. Connecting with people and taking audiences to a happy place is at the center of every performance. Dulci’s vocals sound smooth and easy, while navigating intricate melodies and rhythms seamlessly. Striving to create meaningful, powerful music that’s also relatable, playful, and fun, Dulci’s mission as an artist is to create a more connected, happier, and healthier world through shared experiences.

Creekwater Collective
2026-03-05 19:30 - 21:30
Creekwater Collective is a vibrant group of young, award-winning multi-instrumentalists from Upstate South Carolina. Drawing inspiration from bluegrass legends like Rice, Monroe, and Scruggs, the band blends deep-rooted tradition with fresh energy and youthful drive. Their sound is tight, lively, and steeped in classic influences, brought to life through skillful musicianship and an obvious joy for the music. Whether delivering hard-driving instrumentals or rich vocal harmonies, Creekwater Collective offers a modern take on timeless bluegrass that feels both respectful of its roots and excitingly alive.

Lazybirds
2026-03-07 20:00 - 22:00
A classic American roots band, the Lazybirds Band specializes in good time music, impossible not to move to. Pulling from blues, jazz, and good old ragtime, this band has a hillbilly flare that gets your toes tapping. With a talented ensemble that plays strings, piano, and harmonica, they cover all of the great sounds rooted in Rural America. Gritty Mississippi blues to Dylan classics, with some early American string band thrown in, the Lazybirds are just as comfortable vibing out with an original to covering one of the greats. Founded back in 2000, the Lazybirds have been showing audiences a good time for over 20 years.

Paper Crowns
2026-03-09 19:30 - 21:30
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, murder ballads, outlaw country and Southern Gospel that they cook up into a sound all their own. As a duo they have a full band sound with drums, bass, acoustic and electric guitars and banjo as well as live looping on the spot compositions. Their mix of modern and traditional performance creates a captivating intensity yet always honors their intimacy and emotional rawness as a duo.

Shane Meade
2026-03-12 19:30 - 21:30
Shane Meade delivers high-energy, roots-driven Americana with a rock ’n’ roll edge. A seasoned performer known for powerful vocals and magnetic stage presence, Meade blends heartland rock, bluesy grit, and soulful storytelling into songs that feel both classic and fresh. Whether backed by a full band or commanding the room solo, his shows are dynamic, authentic, and built for connection—big hooks, driving rhythms, and lyrics that stick with you long after the last note.

Fancy and The Gentlemen
2026-03-14 20:00 - 22:00
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 the greats of country music from the 40s to the 80s. Featuring rich harmonies and family style tele, Fancy Marie leads the band with crisp clear vocals twinged with the stylings of your favorite 60s country starlet. Accompanied by an upright bass, fiddle, keys, pedal steel, and drums, Fancy and The Gentlemen will move your feet just as much as your heartstrings.

Brian Ashley Jones and Melanie Jean
2026-03-19 19:30 - 21:30
Based in Nashville, TN, Brian Ashley Jones and Melanie Jean are a Country and Blues duo who specialize in vocal harmony, lead guitar and bass guitar. Originally from Upstate South Carolina and a longtime resident of East Nashville, TN, Brian is a soulful singer, acclaimed guitarist, and versatile touring songwriter whose guitar-driven Blues and Country tunes have been featured in film, television and radio. Melanie Jean is an accomplished bassist, singer and flautist who has toured internationally with numerous recording artists.

Highway 52
2026-03-21 20:00 - 22:00
Highway 52 is an acoustic Blues and Americana group that includes four seasoned, local musicians. Playing Blues and Americana favorites, as well as some more eclectic covers and originals, the band knows how to get a room thumping and singing along. Band members are Bill Loftus on guitar/harmonica/vocals; Mike ‘Country’ Carver, guitar/vocals; Paul McIntire, electric violin; and Lauren Bandy, standup and electric bass.

Danielle Howle
2026-03-26 19:30 - 21:30
A lifelong artist and natural storyteller, Howle has lived a million lives in one, releasing well over a dozen studio albums in a four-decade career that has traversed genres, styles, and cultures, encompassing everything from country-swamp-blues and jazz to folk, southern rock, indie, and Americana – all while endlessly exploring the depths of the human condition. She’s opened for legends like Bob Dylan and Bonnie Raitt. This talented musician is a show you don’t want to miss.

Ryan Taylor Price
2026-03-28 20:00 - 22:00
Ryan Taylor Price crafts richly layered Americana with a songwriter’s precision and a roots musician’s soul. His album The Axe & The Tree blends pedal steel, mandolin, and warm folk-rock textures into songs that feel both cinematic and deeply personal. With a voice that carries grit and grace in equal measure, Price leans into thoughtful lyrics, strong melodies, and dynamic arrangements that move from intimate acoustic moments to sweeping, full-band sound. Honest, resonant, and beautifully crafted—his music lingers long after the last chord fades.

Eternally Grateful
2026-04-02 19:30 - 21:30
Eternally Grateful is a dynamic band mainly operating as an acoustic guitar and upright bass duo. Their live shows combine influences from different generations in American music to create a timeless, captivating and distinctive style. Working to quickly become a staple on the Charlotte, NC music scene, they have played over 200 shows since 2023. Complemented by the eclectic mastery of Ben Williams on upright bass, and completed by the prolific songwriting and virtuosic talents of Cooper Pearce on guitar/vocals, Eternally Grateful strives to make a true connection with their audiences and is a must see act for any music lover.

North State Grass
2026-04-04 20:00 - 22:00
North State Grass is a High-Energy bluegrass band that will touch your heart, spin your head, and move your feet. Fronted by Steven Davidson (Mandolin), Cooper Eades (Guitar), and Lindsey Emmons (Bass), this unique collaboration brings together a diverse ensemble of musicians, each drawing from distinct musical backgrounds, including rock, blues, folk, classical, jazz, funk, metal, and jam band influences. United by a shared passion and love for Bluegrass, they’ve woven a tapestry of sound that expands traditional boundaries and expectations. With ear worm originals, unique takes on classic bluegrass standards, and covers you never thought in a bluegrass form, North State Grass always keeps you guessing what’s next!

Pickers Anonymous
2026-04-09 19:30 - 21:30
Pickers Anonymous brings high-spirited bluegrass with tight harmonies, lightning-fast picking, and the kind of easy camaraderie that only comes from musicians who truly love to play. Rooted in tradition but never stuck in it, their sound weaves classic standards with fresh energy and instrumental firepower. From driving fiddle tunes to heartfelt ballads, this is foot-stompin’, grin-inducing string band music that feels right at home in the mountains.

Joseph Hasty and Centerpiece
2026-04-11 20:00 - 22:00
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 as a composer and arranger. His band, Centerpiece Jazz, performs straight ahead classic jazz, swing tunes, show tunes, and other standards. Centerpiece Jazz plays all of your favorites. From Miles & Monk, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong & Ella to Antonio Carlos Jobim, Coltrane & Cole Porter.

Aubrey Eisenman and The Clydes
2026-04-16 19:30 - 21:30
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, they continue to impress young and old fans alike with impressive harmonies, unmistakably North Carolina-inspired picking styles, and gritty, relatable original songs.
