West End String Band
The Purple Onion 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, United StatesDedicated to playing and performing traditional bluegrass music and old country songs with modern appeal, the West End String Band has been walking the perfect balance between nostalgia and a thumping good time. Don’t let the name fool you. The West End String Band is refreshing and invigorating, while holding true to the roots that […]
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 […]
Alex Krug
The Purple Onion 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, United StatesLife is, at its very core, about exploring. We can remain stagnant and rooted in place, or we can take a page out of the Alex Krug Combo’s playbook and dive in headfirst. The thrill of adventure looms ahead of this heart-driven blues-rock band. The Asheville-based players strike a stunningly evocative chord about life, being […]
Rudy’s Rhythm and 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 […]
Alma Russ
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 […]
Lazybirds
The Purple Onion 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, United StatesA 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 […]
Dulci Ellenberger
The Purple Onion 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, United StatesDulci 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 […]
Dulci
The Purple Onion 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, United StatesAlready being hailed as “the next Woody Guthrie,” Crys Matthews is among the brightest stars of the new generation of social justice music-makers. A powerful lyricist whose songs of compassionate dissent reflect her lived experience as what she lightheartedly calls “the poster-child for intersectionality…” Ear Milk describes, “A passionate and powerful blend of infectious Americana […]
81 Drifters
The Purple Onion 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, United StatesHailing from the scenic mountain landscapes along Highway 81, the 81 Drifters weave a tapestry of sounds ranging from fearlessly raw singer-songwriter originals to western swing, jamgrass, blues, and Appalachian folk. They captivate audiences with their infectious energy, lyrical depth, and powerful harmonies that take listeners on a journey that transcends time and tradition. The […]
Admiral Radio
The Purple Onion 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, United StatesInspired by their 1941 wooden Admiral radio, this South Carolina- based husband and wife duo creates an Americana sound rooted in tradition that touches the heartstrings of the modern-day listener. With tight vocal harmonies, endearing storytelling and authentic energy, Becca and Coty hold a presence that is palpable and real, both on and off stage. […]
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