Events

Tasha Ann Band features country and Christian singer, 18-year-old Tasha Ann. This young musician is graced with powerful vocals for her age. Her vocal tones range from the sweetest whispers to the raspy, soulful growls of a more mature singer. Like many country singers, she got her start in church and whether singing praise songs or her favorite country tunes, or sharing her original songs, she gives each performance 100 percent, as does her band mates Dale, Eric, Craig and Liam.

Echo Operative is a 5-piece ensemble hailing from the Spartanburg area. Listed as a party band, the group plays a variety of genres including rock, country and pop, primarily from the 70s to 2000s. As well, they engage the audience with some more current and popular tunes. Lead vocalist and guitarist is Dr. Joseph Boscia. He is joined by his wife, Dr. Sue Boscia, on harmonica and lead vocals, as well. Backing the husband/wife team is Rob Gillum on drums, Chris Bryant on keyboard and harmony vocals, and Henry Stein on bass and harmony vocals.

Saluda Summer Sundays presents Around Town, a band formed by Bill Lee, a singer/songwriter who splits his time between Mount Pleasant, SC, and Tryon, NC. They perform originals and favorite covers. The bands Americana-style southern roots music often has a nod to the folk-rock legends with a hint of country. Lee, also known as Billee Seasharp also participates in The Jockey Lot Band and The Frantic Mellow. He and fellow band mates, who vary depending on who is “around town,” will bring a show you are sure to enjoy.

The Millwrites is an Upstate South Carolina band that brings an eclectic mix of musical genres to its performances. The quartet performs both originals and favorite covers from the 60s to 2020s. They like to say they offer everything from rhythm and blues to “beer drinking” music. Band mates are Roy Smith, Jr., lead guitar/vocals; Scott Scheel, rhythm guitar/vocals; Brandon Kimbrell, drums/percussion; and John Moseley, bass.

Wiregrass is a bluegrass/Americana band based in the Foothills of North Carolina. The group brings a great mix of tunes backed by guitar, banjo, dobro and mandolin and talented vocals. Band members include Jamey Harrison of Ellenboro on lead vocals/guitar; Brad Davis of Ellenboro on vocals/bass; Scott Lail of Delight on banjo/dobro/vocals; Tyler Leonard of Lawndale on lead guitar/vocals; and Jeremy Greene of Morganton on mandolin/vocals. A popular Wiregrass original is “Bluegrass and BBQ.”

Saluda Summer Sundays presents Tracy Davis and TMI Band, a Hendersonville duo that plays current hits as well as hits from the past with danceable tunes in genres that include country, pop, rock and reggae. The duo’s style includes vocals, guitars, keyboards providing music by artists like J Taylor, Ed Sherran, ColdPlay, Teddy Swims and more.

Come celebrate the long Labor Day weekend with us!

Gilkey Cattle Company is a band with a love of the country greats; however, they mix a little Eagles, Marshall Tucker and other favorites in their sets. Home-based in Rutherfordton, the ensemble focuses on classic country from the ‘90s to 2000s. Veteran guitarist/singer Garry Cuthbertson joins up with Kate Durham on fiddle, Randy Fish on guitar/vocals, and Tony Dente on drums/vocals.

The Bearded Bards band brings its eclectic high energy mix of Blues, Rock, Americana and Roots music to Saluda Outfitters’ live music stage. These four seasoned WNC musicians will be cranking up the fun with Michael “Country” Carver on lead guitar/vocals; Bill Loftus on lead guitar, harmonica, piano\vocals.; Donald Yelton on bass /vocals and Kyle Lami on drums

Saluda Summer Sundays presents Raphael Graves Solo. Raphael is known for his award-winning vocal work. An Asheville singer/songwriter, guitarist and vocalist, he performs throughout Western North Carolina as a soloist, in duets and in regional bands like LAZRLUVR, The Raphael Graves Band and Moonshine State.

Steel Creek Band is a solid cover band that does material from all genres of music except Jazz and Classical. Musical material covers from the 1950’s to present day tunes. Formed by Rosman's Mark Curtis, led guitar/vocals with Rick Higgs, bass guitar/vocals the trio is flushed out with  drummer Quinn Alexander. Steel Creek is one of the ultimate bar bands in the Western NC and Upstate SC area.

Carolina Players is a six-piece ensemble from Greenville, S.C. This old school group plays oldies tunes that are guaranteed to make you want to get out of your seat and dance the night away. This classic group can jam out to popular southern rock tunes you know and love or bring the house down with rhythm and blues. (Mark your calendars for a New Year's Eve party with Carolina Players!)

Saluda Summer Sundays presents Jay Brown. Jay is a roots music one-man-band from Black Mountain who has been playing guitar and piano since the age of 7. A prolific songwriter, Jay's performances draw from a couple hundred original songs, as well as countless covers from the roots of Americana and beyond. Adding harmonica to his performances, Jay has spent years traveling and playing around the U.S., absorbing the country’s rich musical heritage and performing with artists such as Doc Watson, Old Crow Medicine Show and Etta Baker. He has also taken multiple trips to Ghana, West Africa, where he studied and performed traditional African music with the Ghanaians.

Come grab a giant juicy cheeseburger for National Cheeseburger Day Sept 18th!

Bruised Rhino is an Americana jam band from Shelby, N.C. The group boasts multi-instrumentalists that play an eclectic mix of Americana/blues/soul and psychedelia backed by outstanding vocals. Bruised Rhino offers a genre crossing and boundary pushing musical experience. Making up this 5-member band is Joe Hindsley on harmonica/vocals; Mike Claprood on bass; Randy Mach on guitar/mandolin/vocals; Pedro Fraginals on guitar/vocals; and Cornelius Logan on drums/vocals.

Cross Eyed Betty is an acoustic Americana band from Spartanburg. This 5-piece ensemble brings a unique sound to their take on old classics from the likes of Led Zeppelin, The Beatles and Rolling Stones to newer groups such as the Steel Drivers, Shovels and Rope and Chris Stapleton. Exceptional vocals and harmonies are backed by electric violin, keyboards, congas, guitars and mandolins.

Saluda Summer Sundays presents The Baggage Brothers with Derek McCoy of Flat Rock and Scott Moss. Scott is a singer/songwriter from iconic Shelby, NC--a town known as the birthplace of Earl Scruggs. Scott's music tells the story of growing up in this all-American town with a striking and sometimes gritty honesty. Throughout the 2000's, Scott played with western North Carolina favorites Moonshine Jenny and Evergreen before joining Big Daddy Love in 2012. He is joined by Derek McCoy, a guitarist, teacher and performer who has played all over North Carolina co-leading Finkelstein Three, a progressive bluegrass trio, as well as with his electric instrumental band The Derek McCoy Trio.

Crimson Moon plays a wide variety of classic rock, rock and 90’s that crowds know and love. The band focuses on generating a positive crowd interacting environment and keeping people moving on the dance floor. Based in Hendersonville, the band consists of Chris Hess, lead vocals; Johnny Thorn, lead guitar; CJ Justus, bass; and Rob Hughes, drums.

Swamp Rabbit Bluegrass is bursting on the scene with the fresh cut sound of homegrown grass. This ensemble is erasing the bounds of acoustic music utilizing ‘grass drive, limitless improv, and rousing original tunes.’ Band mates include Rhys Hestir on guitar, Sam Kruer on bass, Caleb Rollins on banjo and Matt Purinton on mandolin.

Join us for National Drink Beer Day on Sept 28th and try one of our many craft brews!

Saluda Summer Sundays presents JC Tokes, a voice-forward, six-string-guitar-playing songwriter and performer from Appalachian North Carolina. Playing original and cover songs well in the Retro-Americana genre, the music spans old-school country and rockabilly, blues/soul, Appalachian/folk, and old-fashioned rock-n-roll. JC is also part of the JC Tokes Family Band.

The Millwrites is an Upstate South Carolina band that provides an eclectic mix of musical genres in their performances. This quartet performs original songs and covers from the ‘60s to the 2020s. With a lot of history performing everything from rhythm and blues to “beer drinking music,” the members have adapted to each other’s playing styles to bring an enhanced sound to the stage. The group consists of songwriters Roy Smith, Jr., lead guitar/vocals; Scott Scheel, rhythm guitar/vocals; Brandon Kimbrell, drums/percussion; and John Moseley, bass.

The Justin Corbett Band brings hard hitting country and southern rock, chiseled by the Florida sunshine and the mountains of Western North Carolina! Formed as a duo in 2023 climbing to a 5-piece band of blue-collar pickers and grinners. Band members have opened for nationally known artists such as Aaron Tippin, Rhonda Vincent, Johnny Paycheck, Billy Dean, Sammy Kershaw, The Kentucky Headhunters, and most recently, American Idol's Bucky Covington. You will want to bring your dancing shoes; the band will bring the country. Band mates are Justin Corbett, lead vocals/rhythm guitar; Tyler Dodson, lead guitar/vocals; Darrin Lovelace, bass guitar/harmony; Robert Corbett, drums; Phillip Jenkins, rhythm/banjo/mandolin.