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SUMMARY:Creekwater Collective
DESCRIPTION:Creekwater Collective is a vibrant group of young\, award-winning multi-instrumentalists from Upstate South Carolina. Drawing inspiration from bluegrass legends like Rice\, Monroe\, and Scruggs\, the band blends deep-rooted tradition with fresh energy and youthful drive. Their sound is tight\, lively\, and steeped in classic influences\, brought to life through skillful musicianship and an obvious joy for the music. Whether delivering hard-driving instrumentals or rich vocal harmonies\, Creekwater Collective offers a modern take on timeless bluegrass that feels both respectful of its roots and excitingly alive.
URL:https://purpleonionsaluda.com/event/creekwater-collective/
LOCATION:The Purple Onion\, 16 E Main St\, Saluda\, NC\, 28773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Lazybirds
DESCRIPTION:A classic American roots band\, the Lazybirds Band specializes in good time music\, impossible not to move to. Pulling from blues\, jazz\, and good old ragtime\, this band has a hillbilly flare that gets your toes tapping. With a talented ensemble that plays strings\, piano\, and harmonica\, they cover all of the great sounds rooted in Rural America. Gritty Mississippi blues to Dylan classics\, with some early American string band thrown in\, the Lazybirds are just as comfortable vibing out with an original to covering one of the greats. Founded back in 2000\, the Lazybirds have been showing audiences a good time for over 20 years.
URL:https://purpleonionsaluda.com/event/lazybirds-6/
LOCATION:The Purple Onion\, 16 E Main St\, Saluda\, NC\, 28773\, United States
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SUMMARY:Shane Meade
DESCRIPTION:Shane Meade delivers high-energy\, roots-driven Americana with a rock ’n’ roll edge. A seasoned performer known for powerful vocals and magnetic stage presence\, Meade blends heartland rock\, bluesy grit\, and soulful storytelling into songs that feel both classic and fresh. Whether backed by a full band or commanding the room solo\, his shows are dynamic\, authentic\, and built for connection—big hooks\, driving rhythms\, and lyrics that stick with you long after the last note.
URL:https://purpleonionsaluda.com/event/shane-meade-4/
LOCATION:The Purple Onion\, 16 E Main St\, Saluda\, NC\, 28773\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fancy and The Gentlemen
DESCRIPTION:An 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 stylings of your favorite 60s country starlet. Accompanied by an upright bass\, fiddle\, keys\, pedal steel\, and drums\, Fancy and The Gentlemen will move your feet just as much as your heartstrings.
URL:https://purpleonionsaluda.com/event/fancy-and-the-gentlemen-6/
LOCATION:The Purple Onion\, 16 E Main St\, Saluda\, NC\, 28773\, United States
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SUMMARY:Brian Ashley Jones and Melanie Jean
DESCRIPTION:Based in Nashville\, TN\, Brian Ashley Jones and Melanie Jean are a Country and Blues duo who specialize in vocal harmony\, lead guitar and bass guitar. Originally from Upstate South Carolina and a longtime resident of East Nashville\, TN\, Brian is a soulful singer\, acclaimed guitarist\, and versatile touring songwriter whose guitar-driven Blues and Country tunes have been featured in film\, television and radio. Melanie Jean is an accomplished bassist\, singer and flautist who has toured internationally with numerous recording artists.
URL:https://purpleonionsaluda.com/event/brian-ashley-jones-and-melanie-jean/
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-52-3/
LOCATION:The Purple Onion\, 16 E Main St\, Saluda\, NC\, 28773\, United States
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SUMMARY:Danielle Howle
DESCRIPTION:A lifelong artist and natural storyteller\, Howle has lived a million lives in one\, releasing well over a dozen studio albums in a four-decade career that has traversed genres\, styles\, and cultures\, encompassing everything from country-swamp-blues and jazz to folk\, southern rock\, indie\, and Americana – all while endlessly exploring the depths of the human condition. She’s opened for legends like Bob Dylan and Bonnie Raitt. This talented musician is a show you don’t want to miss.
URL:https://purpleonionsaluda.com/event/danielle-howle-5/
LOCATION:The Purple Onion\, 16 E Main St\, Saluda\, NC\, 28773\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ryan Taylor Price
DESCRIPTION:Ryan Taylor Price crafts richly layered Americana with a songwriter’s precision and a roots musician’s soul. His album The Axe & The Tree blends pedal steel\, mandolin\, and warm folk-rock textures into songs that feel both cinematic and deeply personal. With a voice that carries grit and grace in equal measure\, Price leans into thoughtful lyrics\, strong melodies\, and dynamic arrangements that move from intimate acoustic moments to sweeping\, full-band sound. Honest\, resonant\, and beautifully crafted—his music lingers long after the last chord fades.
URL:https://purpleonionsaluda.com/event/ryan-taylor-price/
LOCATION:The Purple Onion\, 16 E Main St\, Saluda\, NC\, 28773\, United States
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