Fancy and the Gentlemen
The Purple Onion 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, United StatesAn alt-country and honky tonk band based out of Asheville, NC, Fancy and the Gentlemen plays down home roots style originals while paying homage to the greats of country music from the 40s to the 80s. Featuring rich harmonies and family style tele, Fancy Marie leads the band with crisp clear vocals twinged with the […]
Randy Steele
The Purple Onion 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, United StatesBanjo Pickin’ & Guitar Slingin' Singer and Songwriter from Chattanooga, TN. Throughout his multifaceted musical endeavors over the years, encompassing his solo pursuits, collaborations with High Cold Wind, and his involvement with Slim Pickins Bluegrass, Randy Steele has shared stages and garnered accolades alongside an illustrious array of performers.
Dirty French Broads
The Purple Onion 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, United StatesThe Dirty French Broads are an Americana Grass band from the mountains of the WNC, bringing smoky originals and boot-stomping southern favorites, with the energy of a thousand golden retriever puppies seeing their first snowfall. With heart-stirring ballads and lively cut-a-rugs, Kate Thomas draws the audience with her rich, smoky timbre and leaves them laughing […]
Micheal Flynn
The Purple Onion 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, United StatesMichael 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 […]
Nicholas Edward Williams
The Purple Onion 16 E Main St, Saluda, NC, United StatesHost of the popular roots music history podcast American Songcatcher, Nicholas Edward Williams is a multi-instrumentalist and storyteller who is dedicated to "playing it forward" by preserving the songs and styles that have shaped our country: ragtime, Piedmont blues, traditional folk, old time and early country. Pulling from these great building blocks, Williams creates a […]
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 […]
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