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SUMMARY:Wes Collins
DESCRIPTION:Wes Collins is a fingerstyle guitarist and award-winning songwriter whose intricate playing and insightful lyrics draw listeners in from the first note. Winner of the Kerrville New Folk competition and a North Carolina Arts Council Songwriting Fellowship\, Collins brings depth\, warmth\, and humility to the stage. His music dances between folk\, Americana\, and soft rock\, often compared to Bruce Cockburn and David Wilcox. With a quiet presence and clever\, poetic phrasing\, he creates songs that feel like long-overdue conversationsÑpersonal\, profound\, and resonant.
URL:https://purpleonionsaluda.com/event/wes-collins/
LOCATION:The Purple Onion\, 16 E Main St\, Saluda\, NC\, 28773\, United States
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SUMMARY:Joel Timmons
DESCRIPTION:Joel Timmons\, co-founder of the genre-bending band Sol Driven Train\, brings a soulful\, rootsy presence to his solo performances. Blending coastal Americana\, folk-rock\, and island rhythms\, Joel crafts songs that radiate warmth\, wanderlust\, and heartfelt introspection. His solo work showcases rich storytelling and intricate guitar work\, shaped by years of touring and a deep love of musical exploration. Whether heÕs strumming a sun-soaked groove or delivering a quiet lyrical revelation\, Joel Timmons invites you into a world where melodies wander and stories stick with you.
URL:https://purpleonionsaluda.com/event/joel-timmons/
LOCATION:The Purple Onion\, 16 E Main St\, Saluda\, NC\, 28773\, United States
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SUMMARY:Coddle Creek
DESCRIPTION:Rooted in North Carolina tradition\, Coddle Creek delivers a fresh take on bluegrass with a mix of high-energy picking\, heartfelt harmonies\, and a spirit that keeps audiences coming back for more. Known for their engaging stage presence and seamless blend of classic and contemporary influences\, the band brings the joy of mountain music to every performance. Whether it’s a fiery fiddle tune or a soulful ballad\, Coddle Creek captures the sound of Carolina’s musical heritage while carving their own path forward.
URL:https://purpleonionsaluda.com/event/coddle-creek/
LOCATION:The Purple Onion\, 16 E Main St\, Saluda\, NC\, 28773\, United States
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SUMMARY:Highway 52
DESCRIPTION:Highway 52 is an acoustic Blues and Americana group that includes four seasoned\, local musicians. Playing Blues and Americana favorites\, as well as some more eclectic covers and originals\, the band knows how to get a room thumping and singing along. Band members are Bill Loftus on guitar/harmonica/vocals; Mike ‘Country’ Carver\, guitar/vocals; Paul McIntire\, electric violin; and Lauren Bandy\, standup and electric bass.
URL:https://purpleonionsaluda.com/event/highway-52-2/
LOCATION:The Purple Onion\, 16 E Main St\, Saluda\, NC\, 28773\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lonesome Road Band
DESCRIPTION: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 – thanks in abundance to its founder Larry Keith. The charming yet stark fervency of The Lonesome Road Band’s music instantly takes audiences back to a time where songs told the world of man’s great love and great sorrows. Huddled around a vintage mic\, the group would be right at home next to the Soggy Bottom Boys in “O Brother Where Art Thou.”
URL:https://purpleonionsaluda.com/event/lonesome-road-band-3/
LOCATION:The Purple Onion\, 16 E Main St\, Saluda\, NC\, 28773\, United States
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SUMMARY:Local Boys
DESCRIPTION:Rooted in nearly two decades of camaraderie\, The Local Boys bring bluegrass and Americana to life with warmth and energy. Emerging from Maryland and now based in Charlotte\, North Carolina\, this seasoned ensemble—anchored by John Aaron’s guitar and vocals\, Steven Davidson’s mandolin and harmony\, Jake Joines’s dobro\, and Jesse Chattin’s upright bass—draws on over 80 years of combined stage experience. Their debut album\, Stories\, unfolds narratives rich with character\, humor\, and heart\, carried on tight musicianship and soulful storytelling. With performances at MerleFest and other festivals\, they blend tradition and innovation in a way that welcomes every listener.
URL:https://purpleonionsaluda.com/event/local-boys/
LOCATION:The Purple Onion\, 16 E Main St\, Saluda\, NC\, 28773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Redbud
DESCRIPTION:Redbud honors traditional bluegrass while blending original tunes with stunning harmonies\, hauntingly catchy melodies\, and rhythms that will have you tapping your feet. This group of young musicians brings a fresh energy to the genre\, with Lucas Ward’s steady guitar\, Griffin Decker’s melodic mandolin\, Addy Quinn’s vibrant fiddle\, Dayne Watson’s banjo picking\, and Chase Arden’s driving bass. Together\, they create a sound that is both timeless and new\, captivating audiences with everything from lively fiddle tunes to heartfelt ballads.
URL:https://purpleonionsaluda.com/event/redbud/
LOCATION:The Purple Onion\, 16 E Main St\, Saluda\, NC\, 28773\, United States
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