Aubrey Eisenman and The Clydes
2026-04-16 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | The Purple Onion, 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, 28773, United States
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.

Angela Easterling & Brandon Turner
2026-04-18 20:00 - 22:00
A power house wife and husband duo, Angela Easterling and Brandon Turner are well known individually, but are pure Americana magic together. Angela brings a fire and clarity to their music with insightful lyrics and a wonderfully full voice. Coupled with Brandon pristine guitar playing, these two are exactly what you’d want and expect from Americana. A little country, a little folk, a little alternative, and a whole lot of heart.

Michael Reno Harrell
2026-04-23 19:30 - 21:30
Michael Reno Harrell is an award winning songwriter, as well as a veteran storyteller and entertainer, and he’s from the South. One could compare Michael’s performances to his granddaddy’s pocket knife: well worn and familiar feeling, but razor sharp, and with a point. His original songs and stories have been described as “Appalachian grit and wit” but, as his writing shows, Michael’s awareness is much broader than the bounds of his boyhood home or even the Southern Experience. Between the approachable, feel-good nature of his music, and vivid story-telling that leaves you smiling, Michael creates an auditory experience that has to be witnessed in person.

Simon & Garfunkel Tribute with Peggy Ratusz, James Kylen, and Jonathan Pearlman
2026-04-25 20:00 - 22:00
Old Friends brings the timeless harmonies and poetic songwriting of Simon & Garfunkel back to life. Led by composer and bandleader Jonathan Pearlman, powerhouse vocalist Peggy Ratusz, and multi-instrumentalist James Kylen, this tribute honors classics like The Sound of Silence, Mrs. Robinson, and Bridge Over Troubled Water. Expect soaring vocals, lush arrangements, and a heartfelt journey through one of the most beloved songbooks of the 20th century.

Lillie Syracuse
2026-04-26 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, alongside her talents as a singer and songwriter, Syracuse is a talent truly sculpted by the roots of these mountains.

Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast Acoustic Duo
2026-04-30 19:30 - 21:30
Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Caitlin Krisko, this acoustic duo strips the band’s electrifying soul-rock sound down to its raw, emotional core. Known for fiery stage presence and blues-soaked vocals, Krisko blends Southern rock grit with deep soul and heartfelt storytelling. In this intimate format, every lyric lands and every note resonates—offering a stirring, up-close take on the dynamic sound that’s earned The Broadcast a devoted following across the Southeast.

The Get Right Band
2026-05-02 20:00 - 22:00
Kick off summer in full color. Break out the Hawaiian shirts and hula skirts—we’re turning up the heat with tropical vibes, festive décor, and a dance-the-night-away celebration to launch the season.
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 so powerful. The Get Right Band has tight and diverse jams along with a distinctive, intellectual – but accessible – worldview.

Brody Schenk
2026-05-07 19:30 - 21:30
Born in Rochester, NY, and now rooted in East Nashville, Brody Schenk channels the soul of old blues and classic rock through the voice of a wise-beyond-his-years troubadour. A gifted guitarist and storyteller, he blends heartfelt lyrics with dynamic guitar work, honoring traditions of artists like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Neil Young, and the Grateful Dead. His songs feel both timeless and deeply personal—raw, honest, and brimming with youthful intensity. Whether he’s fingers working the frets or delivering a stirring lyric, Brody’s music draws listeners into a world that’s authentic, richly textured, and impossible to ignore.

Tina and Her Pony
2026-05-09 20:00 - 22:00
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, Tina & Her Pony bring a unique sound to the American folk tradition, featuring original songs that echo the sound of Appalachia, while creating new waves with radical, queer lyrics, uncommon instrumentation and vocals tighter than your mamas’ brazier.

Asheville Junction
2026-05-14 19:30 - 21:30
Asheville Junction is a bluegrass/Americana band from the high country of North Carolina. Their lively, entertaining shows feature hot fiddlin’, vocals, harmonies and much more. Folks find themselves singing, clapping, and toe-tappin’ along to the music. Asheville Junction formed when mother-daughter duo Tierra and Maria Raiti moved to Asheville and joined up with long-time local musicians Brad Pope on upright bass, Tim Comstock on mandolin and Ken Sager on dobro.

Jon Shain
2026-05-16 20:00 - 22:00
Jon Shain is a veteran singer-songwriter whoÕs been turning heads for years with his words, his fiery acoustic guitar work, and his evolved musical style Ð combining improvised piedmont blues with bluegrass, swing, and ragtime. Over the last several years, Shain has headlined listening rooms both as a solo and with duo partner FJ Ventre throughout the US and he’s done two solo tours in Europe. He has opened shows for John Hiatt, KebÕ MoÕ, Little Feat, and many other roots legends.

Tim McWilliams
2026-05-21 19:30 - 21:30
Tim McWilliams is a storyteller at heart, blending Americana, folk, and roots rock into songs that feel lived-in and honest. With a warm, expressive voice and thoughtful songwriting, he captures everyday moments and turns them into something quietly powerful. Whether delivering a driving, rhythm-filled tune or a reflective ballad, McWilliams connects with audiences through authenticity, strong musicianship, and lyrics that linger long after the last chord fades.

Thunder and Rain
2026-05-23 20:00 - 22:00
Thunder and Rain is an Newgrass Americana band based in Nashville. The band weaves together bluegrass instruments in original songs inspired by pop, country, rock and old time. Rich three part harmony supports the memorable choruses and storytelling lyricism. With her clear, angelic voice and memorable pop/country melodies, Erinn Peet Lukes leads her band Thunder and Rain. The acoustic outfit, composed of Laura Ray on banjo and Amelia Ransom on fiddle, executes LukesÕ songs with expert bluegrass-style picking and skilled dynamics. The women-led outfit delivers a powerful performance with skill and heart.

Alma Russ
2026-05-28 19:30 - 21:30
Alma (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 Ð at a young age. She remembers frolicking around the yard as a kid, singing Scotch-Irish murder ballads, passed down through generations; songs about old-true loves and murders. Music has taken her lots of places, from the hometown bars, to church, to the highway. Music continues to give her stories to tell.

Alien Music Club Trio
2026-05-30 20:00 - 22:00
The Alien Music Club Trio delivers a cosmic blend of blues, jazz, and indie pop with fearless originality and top-tier musicianship. Led by the ever-creative Jonathan Pearlman, this scaled-down lineup keeps all the adventurous spirit of the full band while leaning into tight interplay and spontaneous grooves. Expect unexpected covers, quirky originals, and a sound that travels from smoky jazz club cool to outer-space explorationÑall in one unforgettable night.

Seth Walker
2026-05-31 19:00 - 21:00
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 all along the East Coast, heÕs used those experiences imparted by many heritages wisely, soaking up the sounds and absorbing the musical lineage of these varied places. With a bluesmanÕs respect for roots and tradition, coupled with an appreciation forÑand successful melding ofÑcontemporary songwriting, Seth sublimely incorporates a range of styles with warmth and grace.

Ettore Buzzini
2026-06-04 19:30 - 21:30
Internationally acclaimed guitarist Ettore Buzzini brings masterful technique and expressive artistry to every performance. Trained in the rich traditions of European classical music, BuzziniÕs playing is both precise and deeply emotiveÑmoving effortlessly from delicate, intricate passages to bold, dynamic crescendos. His concerts are intimate journeys through timeless repertoire, delivered with passion, grace, and a touch of old-world elegance that lingers long after the final note.

No Man's Band
2026-06-06 20:00 - 22:00
No ManÕs Band is an Asheville-based trio featuring Christina Chandler on guitar, Melissa Hyman on bass, and Marisa Blake on drums. Blending blues, Americana, and soul, the band brings a raw, feel-good mix of covers and originals with easy groove, grit, and plenty of heart. Their sound is loose, lively, and full of good vibesÑmusic made for settling in, singing along, and letting the night unfold.

Elliot Poston
2026-06-08 19:30 - 21:30
Meet Elliot Poston, the real deal in modern country music. Hailing from the heart of South Carolina, Elliot is quickly proving why authenticity and hard work are the next big things in the genre. Blending traditional country heart with a powerful, modern sound, his music is a genuine tribute to faith, family, and southern values—the very foundation of country music.

Holler Choir
2026-06-11 19:30 - 21:30
Holler Choir brings AshevilleÕs mountain sound into vivid new territory, led by multi-instrumentalists and songwriters Clint Roberts and Jackson Grimm. Their music blends Appalachian indie-pop with old-time, Americana, and bluegrass roots, layering haunting harmonies, stirring strings, and heart-wrenching ballads into something deeply felt and hard to pin down. With a rotating cast of gifted Appalachian musicians, Holler Choir creates performances that feel both timeless and freshly alive.

Fayssoux McLean and Brandon Turner
2026-06-13 20:00 - 22:00
Fayssoux McLean and Brandon Turner create a sound that is both timeless and deeply rooted in Southern tradition. Fayssoux, once hailed by Emmylou Harris as one of country musicÕs Òbest singers,Ó brings a pure, soulful voice that has graced classic recordings and continues to captivate with its warmth and grace. Guitarist Brandon Turner complements her perfectly, adding dazzling musicianship and sensitive accompaniment that elevates every performance. Together they blend folk, country, and bluegrass influences into music that feels as familiar as an old friend while still carrying the spark of discovery. Their songs and harmonies invite listeners into an intimate space where heart and craft meet.

MŽnage
2026-06-18 19:30 - 21:30
MŽnage is a swing/soul/roots band. Original members Mary Ellen Bush and Sarah McDonald are now joined by Melissa Hyman to create a sound that is intimate, harmonic, and invokes melodic landscapes of our hills. Folk-rooted, the trio will take you on a journey unlike most, where bluesy swing is conveyed in rolling grooves ranging from rich smokey vocal textures to rambunctious roadhouse to whimsical. Sweet harmonies and distinct songwriting are the backbone of this band’s novel style. Solid stringed riffs laced with distant artful flashes of harmonica and accordion are siren songs to those lucky enough to be within earshot. The songwriting and the talent of this trio/duo will draw you in, and bring you back to see them again

Lonesome Road Band
2026-06-20 20:00 - 22:00
The 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 gone through a few changes in members, but has never lost its heart and soul Ð thanks in abundance to its founder Larry Keith. The charming yet stark fervency of The Lonesome Road BandÕs music instantly takes audiences back to a time where songs told the world of manÕs great love and great sorrows. Huddled around a vintage mic, the group would be right at home next to the Soggy Bottom Boys in ÒO Brother Where Art Thou.Ó

Redbud
2026-06-25 19:30 - 21:30
With stunning harmonies, infectious melodies, and driving rhythms, Redbud brings both reverence and innovation to their sound. The group features Lucas Ward on guitar, Griffin Decker on mandolin, Addy Quinn on fiddle, and Dayne Watson on banjo. Together, they create music that is both timeless and freshÑfilled with grit, grace, and the kind of chemistry that lights up a stage. From toe-tapping barn burners to heartfelt ballads, Redbud delivers performances that captivate and uplift.

The Jesse Williams Band
2026-06-27 20:00 - 22:00
Singer/songwriter and guitarist Jesse Williams delivers a rich blend of Blues, Soul, and mountain-born storytelling. Raised in North Georgia, her music simmers with smoky vocals, earthy lyricism, and deep emotional honesty. Backed by groove-driven guitar work and rhythms that lean into feeling over flash, Jesse creates performances that are both grounding and soulful. Her songs wander through lifeÕs twists and turns with warmth, grit, and spiritÑoffering listeners an intimate experience that lingers long after the final note.

Time Sawyer
2026-07-02 19:30 - 21:30
Time SawyerÕs 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; itÕs the thread that runs through life, bringing new experiences and giving us a sense of urgency, while still connecting us with our past. A folk-rock band whose songs call out the attitudes and behaviors that lead to our divisions Ð the way that we show understanding to our friends and family, without thinking about how folks outside our social circle are experiencing their own problems, and are, at heart, just like us.

Passerine
2026-07-04 20:00 - 22:00
Passerine brings a fresh, genre-blurring approach to folk and bluegrass, weaving together rich harmonies, dynamic instrumentation, and a modern Americana spirit. Their performances move effortlessly from tender ballads to edgier, high-energy originals, balancing tradition with fearless creativity. Rooted in acoustic storytelling yet unbound by expectation, Passerine crafts a sound that feels both timeless and adventurousÑinviting listeners into songs filled with heart, grit, and a touch of wanderlust.

Nicholas Edward Williams
2026-07-09 19:30 - 21:30
Nicholas Edward Williams is a folk musician, multi-instrumentalist, and self-described flame-keeper Ñ a man who has spent years on the road tracing American music back to its roots and playing it forward. Blending Piedmont blues fingerpicking, old-time, ragtime, and early country with a voice that rolls like a mountain stream, Williams doesn’t simply perform these songs Ñ he resurrects them. His critically acclaimed recordings have charted internationally, and as the host of the roots music history podcast American Songcatcher, his dedication to preservation runs bone-deep. Live, it’s the intimacy that leaves its mark: one voice, a well-worn guitar, and a set of songs that feel like they’ve always existed.

Michael Flynn
2026-07-16 19:30 - 21:30
Michael Flynn is an Americana-adjacent singer/songwriter based in western NC. Though some have likened his style to that of the “Neo-pop” genre. Either way, his music is appealing in its ability to take you on a journey. One moment you will be chuckling along with a quirky turn of phrase and the next closing your eyes to the somber tones flowing from both piano and Flynn’s vocals. There is no denying Flynn’s talent, with songs featured on shows like Grey’s Anatomy and Shameless, and not to mention his numerous awards. Lyrically strong, intimately beautiful, and full of varied song craft, Flynn’s music is playful even when it hurts, bright when it’s bruising, and as catchy as it is clever. In short, his music is like life, a full experience.

The Feels
2026-07-18 20:00 - 22:00
The Feels brings a vibrant blend of Soul, R&B, Funk, and groove-driven rhythms wrapped in warm retro vibes and infectious energy. Fronted by singer-songwriters Lange Eve and Sarah Roberts, the five-piece group delivers heartfelt originals, rich harmonies, and feel-good chemistry that only comes from years of making music together. Backed by Matt Gardner on lead guitar, Brian Grasso on bass, and Matthew Roberts on drums—plus the occasional surprise guest—The Feels creates an uplifting live show full of soulful grooves, deep musicianship, and joyful connection.
