The Asheville Mountain Boys
The Purple Onion 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, United StatesThe Asheville Mountain Boys are on a mission to capture not just the style, but the spirit, of traditional bluegrass. A group that firmly stakes its claim to the tradition of the music from the area, The Asheville Mountain Boys spring onto the scene with a thought,” What happened to bluegrass?” It’s not a disparaging […]
“The Doors: Unhinged!” (An AMC Production)
The Purple Onion 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, United StatesThis Asheville-based quintet, fronted by the charismatic and electrifying Reggie Headen, features an all-star, highly sought after group of musicians: Jonathan Pearlman, Taylor Pierson, Connor Law, and Jay Hoots. Reggie Headen started his professional career as a featured performer at New York’s famous Broadway concert venue Town Hall, playing to giants and peers in the […]
Rudy’s Rhythm & Revue
The Purple Onion 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, United StatesRudy's Rhythm & Revue delivers a health and happiness show, with upbeat songs and positive energy. Five-time, Four Corner States, banjo champion, Rudy is a singer/songwriter, as well as multi-instrumentalist on banjo, guitar, mandolin, and fiddle. Rudy's music spans a variety of original compositions, from bluegrass, rhythm & roots, Americana/country, classical, to world chants. The […]
Bob Sinclair and The Big Deals
The Purple Onion 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, United StatesBob 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 […]
Cary Fridley and Bayla Davis
The Purple Onion 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, United StatesCary Fridley is an Appalachian singer, bassist, and educator from Asheville, NC. Her music has evolved to embrace all styles of traditional country, blues, folk, and jazz. Cary Fridley is a seasoned performer with an impressive legacy spanning over 20 years, dedicated to celebrating and preserving the cultural tapestry of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. In […]
Lonesome Road Band
The Purple Onion 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, United StatesThe Lonesome Road Band regularly travels as a three piece group, featuring banjo, guitar, and bass. In a nutshell, the band plays country and folk, but that wonderfully rustic country that walks you down a dirt road, with a pleasant breeze tickling your face, while the grasshoppers chirp. Founded back in 1995, the band has […]
Highway 52
The Purple Onion 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, United StatesHighway 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 […]
Reedy River String Band
The Purple Onion 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, United StatesReedy River String Band has taken the Southeast of the United States by storm the past few years with their fresh take on Appalachian roots music. Reedy River's sound is modern bluegrass with foot stompin' elements of jam and rock n' roll inspired by the various touring and recording experiences of its members. In any […]
Unspoken Tradition
The Purple Onion 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, United StatesInspired by their own influences and the roots of traditional and newgrass music, this North Carolina based quintet brings a sound that is both impassioned and nostalgic, hard-driving and sincere. Their material is mostly original and reflects the ever-changing culture of Western and Central North Carolina where they call home. The band has earned a […]
The Alien Music Club Cosmic Quartet
The Purple Onion 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, United StatesA cosmic journey through time encapsulating all forms of blues, jazz and indie pop. Unexpected covers, quirky originals, exceptional musicianship! The lineup includes Jonathan Pearlman (also known for his "The Doors: Unhinged" AMC production) on guitar/vocals, Ryan Kijanka on upright bass, Jeff Rudolph on drums and Taylor Pierson on piano.
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