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MŽnage is a swing/soul/roots band. Original members Mary Ellen Bush and Sarah McDonald are now joined by Melissa Hyman to create a sound that is intimate, harmonic, and invokes melodic landscapes of our hills. Folk-rooted, the trio will take you on a journey unlike most, where bluesy swing is conveyed in rolling grooves ranging from rich smokey vocal textures to rambunctious roadhouse to whimsical. Sweet harmonies and distinct songwriting are the backbone of this band’s novel style. Sol

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 Ð thanks in abundance to its founder Larry Keith. The charming yet stark fervency of The Loneso

With stunning harmonies, infectious melodies, and driving rhythms, Redbud brings both reverence and innovation to their sound. The group features Lucas Ward on guitar, Griffin Decker on mandolin, Addy Quinn on fiddle, and Dayne Watson on banjo. Together, they create music that is both timeless and freshÑfilled with grit, grace, and the kind of chemistry that lights up a stage. From toe-tapping barn burners to heartfelt ballads, Redbud delivers performances that captivate and uplift.

Singer/songwriter and guitarist Jesse Williams delivers a rich blend of Blues, Soul, and mountain-born storytelling. Raised in North Georgia, her music simmers with smoky vocals, earthy lyricism, and deep emotional honesty. Backed by groove-driven guitar work and rhythms that lean into feeling over flash, Jesse creates performances that are both grounding and soulful. Her songs wander through lifeÕs twists and turns with warmth, grit, and spiritÑoffering listeners an intimate experience that

Time SawyerÕs name reflects the pull between the past and the future. The character Tom Sawyer evokes the rural background and love of home that the band shares. Time is a muse for songwriting; itÕs the thread that runs through life, bringing new experiences and giving us a sense of urgency, while still connecting us with our past. A folk-rock band whose songs call out the attitudes and behaviors that lead to our divisions Ð the way that we show understanding to our friends and family, withou

Passerine brings a fresh, genre-blurring approach to folk and bluegrass, weaving together rich harmonies, dynamic instrumentation, and a modern Americana spirit. Their performances move effortlessly from tender ballads to edgier, high-energy originals, balancing tradition with fearless creativity. Rooted in acoustic storytelling yet unbound by expectation, Passerine crafts a sound that feels both timeless and adventurousÑinviting listeners into songs filled with heart, grit, and a touch of wa

Nicholas Edward Williams is a folk musician, multi-instrumentalist, and self-described flame-keeper Ñ a man who has spent years on the road tracing American music back to its roots and playing it forward. Blending Piedmont blues fingerpicking, old-time, ragtime, and early country with a voice that rolls like a mountain stream, Williams doesn’t simply perform these songs Ñ he resurrects them. His critically acclaimed recordings have charted internationally, and as the host of the roots m

Michael Flynn is an Americana-adjacent singer/songwriter based in western NC. Though some have likened his style to that of the ÒNeo-popÓ 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 eyes to the somber tones flowing from both piano and FlynnÕs vocals. There is no denying FlynnÕs talent, with songs featured on shows like GreyÕs Anatomy and Shameless, and not to me

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 guitar, Brian Grasso on bass, and Matthew Roberts on drumsÑplus the occasional surprise guestÑThe Feels creates an uplifting live

Darrin Hacquard is a balladeer of bad decisions hailing from Huntington, WV. Darrin is the soundtrack to doing something youÕll regret, and the repercussions youÕve 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, DarrinÕs latest record ÒWeights & MeasuresÓ is the culmination of hard-living, harder work, and honest autobiographical songwriting that ad