Reedy 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 […]

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 style shaped by influences like Clarence White and Django Reinhardt. From his early days with the Bluegrass Alliance to acclaimed solo albums and collaborations with […]

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 a muse for songwriting; it’s the thread that runs through life, bringing new experiences and giving us a sense of urgency, while still connecting us […]

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 grass." This four-piece ensemble is pushing the limits of acoustic music while encompassing the foot stomping drive of authentic bluegrass in tandem with invigorating original […]

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 gift for combining melody and lyric alongside a rich, Gospel-drenched, Southern-inflected voice with a true blue knack for getting around on the guitar. Having lived […]

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 band—led by Florencia Rusinol on vocals, joined by Andrew Kramer (guitar), Isaac Ratliff (keys), Nick Castro (bass), and Austin Herron (drums)—has been lighting up stages […]

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 to, well, every show they perform. Couple their infectious stage presence, melodic songs, and penchant for grooving tunes you can’t sit still to? Exhilarating. Throw […]

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 group has traveled and toured as far as Ohio, Alabama, and Georgia. Their collaboration flexes between folk, Americana, bluegrass, and Old-time tunes. Vocally, the […]

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 Americana roots of the region, Eric Congdon continues to establish his reputation as one of the area’s most engaging artists. A multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, collaborator, […]

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 instrumentation on cello, tenor ukulele & guitar, Tina and Her Pony has a fresh, palatable, sound that is bewitching. With warm smiles and honest simplicity, […]