A tambourine totin' Blues Chanteuse named Peggy Ratusz and her Trio perform an infectious, sultry, multi-layered brand of original, traditional and modern Blues, Soul, R&B, and Jazz. She and her backing bands are particularly impressive during live performances where audiences witness her very core as it shines and is inspired by the rhythm, the melodies […]

Funky Junk Joy Peddlers, formerly known as The Shana Blake Band, is an innovative new take on the classic soul cover band. A Purple Onion favorite, the band’s sound is filled with energetic, danceable music of the Motown era through current hits. Throwing in deeper cuts you know and love from R&B, soul, and funk […]

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 […]

Darrin Hacquard is a balladeer of bad decisions hailing from Huntington, WV. Darrin is the soundtrack to doing something you’ll regret, and the repercussions you’ve earned. From being in a string band with acclaimed singer-songwriter John R. Miller, to stints in county lock-up and rehab, to grinding his songs out on the Appalachian songwriter circuit, […]

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 […]

Rudy's Bluegrass 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 nucleus […]

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 to a drunken partygrass song […]

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 […]

A rare solo evening with Clay Ross, two-time Grammy winner and founder of Ranky Tanky and American Patchwork Quartet. At The Purple Onion, Clay shares the stage with his daughter Isla, a young violinist and vocalist, for a set that moves between jazz standards, American folk tunes, and classical pieces. Casual, family-friendly, and built around […]