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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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", […]

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 […]

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 […]