Swiss brothers Uwe Kruger on guitar, and Jens Kruger on banjo, team up with bassist Joel Landsberg. Kruger Brothers performances are exciting, calming, entertaining and spontaneous all-in-one, exhibiting their sheer joy in playing music. Although each of these musicians has earned high credit for his skills individually, it is the interaction of the three together […]

Pretty Little Goat is grassroots music at its finest. The band formed in 2013 through their common grounding in the deep well of local tradition found in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Pretty Little Goat sees traditional music as a living art form, vibrant and evolving. Members of the band are dedicated mentors to […]

Hailing from Silver City, NC, Nu- Blu’s heart and soul are husband and wife Daniel and Carolyn Routh. Her golden voice goes easily from tender lullaby to thundering freight train. The backbone of the band is Daniel, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. The quartet’s warm, layered American roots sound is rounded out by Austin Hefflefinger on banjo […]

An award-winning family band consisting of siblings Aila and Eli Wildman on fiddle and mandolin respectively, their childhood friend, banjo player Victor Furtado, and upright bassist Sean Newman. Honors include Eli Wildman's two first place wins and Best All Around Performer at the Galax Old Time Fiddlers convention. Victor Furtado has also won three first […]

Aubrey Eisenman & The Clydes is a four piece, Asheville-based band. Aubrey, the frontwoman/upright bassist/songwriter placed second in the John Hartford National Songwriting Competition in 2017 and has had an active role in the women in music scene in the region, founding the annual “Women in Music Series”, which has sold out premiere theatre venues […]

Jeff Little is an award-winning musician and member of the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame. The piano does not play a prominent part in Appalachian or Americana music and is rarely the lead instrument. Jeff Little is an exception – and a remarkable one. His distinctive two-handed style, much influenced by the mountain flat-picked […]

With multiple individual Grammy honors, Appalachian Road Show is a visionary acoustic ensemble. In addition to their own innovative original music, they bring new-generation interpretations of traditional American, bluegrass, and folk songs. All are presented with a common thread tied directly to the heart of the Appalachian region. Adults $25; Students/K-12 $10; plus tax. All […]

Saturday, July 9, 7:30 pm Steeped in regional Bluegrass tradition, a pillar of the Old North State, Austin and Sarah McCombie chronicle the contemporary with old-world instruments. With Sarah on the banjo and Austin on guitar, the two reach back into their histories to define their combined story. Though seemingly idealistic, the two exuberate with […]

Buncombe Turnpike plays a variety of heartfelt tunes ranging from traditional and contemporary bluegrass to gospel and hand crafted Buncombe Turnpike originals. With their crowd pleasing demeanor, seasoned musicianship, and powerful vocals, the band has made a name for themselves among traditional and contemporary listeners alike. Adults $15; Students/K-12 $10; plus tax. All concerts at […]