Events

Finkelstein Three is a trio that is heavily influenced by musical greats such as Doc Watson, Tony Rice and David Grisman. The group blends many other influences outside of the bluegrass gene to create acoustic music that is their own. The trio features Derek McCoy on guitar/vocals, Tommy Brooks on mandolin/vocals and Philip Simmons on bass.

Spiro and Nicole Nicolopoulos have returned to their jam and psychedelic roots with their 5-piece electric ensemble The Paper Crowns Electric Band. Their songs are a medley of blues, psychedelic and Southern rock, folk and funk--steeped in the tastiest traditions of American music. The band is known for its top tier improvised jams, soulful harmonies and richly cultivated songwriting.

Saints and Sinners is a fun power trio playing highly danceable cover songs with hits from the 60s to today. Craig St. John sings and plays guitar, Kevin Filson sings and plays bass and Michael P. Leyshon plays drums. This trio provides an evening of laughter and entertainment.

The fabulously entertaining Craig St. John will be host of our Early Bird New Year's Eve celebration. Come on down for dinner/drinks and free live music from 6-8:30 on Dec. 31 at Saluda Outfitters and Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill. This is an event for the entire family. Our Reservation Only New Year's Eve Celebration will follow from 9-12:30. Reserved seats are $20 and include both shows, a toast at midnight and party favors.

New Year’s Eve Celebration. Reserved seating only from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. for $20 per person. The evening will include lively entertainment by The Ribald Riffers Band, party favors, and a midnight toast. Appetizers and a full food and bar menu will be available throughout the event. Call (828) 848-4060 to reserve your table now. (Reservation holders are welcome to come early to the Pre-show with Craig St. John, 6-8:30 p.m.)

Moonshine State is a musical duo featuring multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Elizabeth McCorvey alongside vocalist Raphael Graves. These singer/songwriters create covers and originals that span various genres.

Highway 52 Duo consists of two local musicians who have teamed up to bring the blues, 60s and 70s rock and Americana tunes to the stage. Bill Loftus of Flat Rock is a multi-instrumentalist playing guitar, piano and excelling on the harmonica. His musical partner is Michael “Country” Carver who is known for his deep, rich vocals.

Sean Michael Kaye has a nostalgic writing style making him an artist to watch for. Covers he performs become his own as he lends his unique style to each performance. A solo artist from Asheboro, he performs all over the Southeast sharing primarily his 90s inspired

Melody Lane is a South Carolina duo whose music crosses various genres. The team of Peter “PJ” Teague and Jennifer Lewis, enjoys bringing back the oldies with such iconic tunes as “Be My Baby.”

Take 3 is a band that plays a variety of genres from classic country to familiar rock songs. The group is home-based in the Greenville/Spartanburg area with a solid connection to Saluda. Sharing their love for “good old rock’n’roll are musicians Shaun Mitchell, guitar/vocals/harmonica; Ken Kallenbach, bass/vocals; and Rich Pocock, drums.

Rudy’s Bluegrass Revue delivers dynamic bluegrass with contemporary flair that is steeped in tradition, while balancing a cutting-edge sound. Rudy Cortese is a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist entertainer. He plays 5-string banjo, guitar, mandolin and fiddle. He and duet partner Elizabeth Kronlage reside in Leicester. Their music includes a variety of original compositions, bluegrass, rhythm and roots, Americana/country, classical and world music.

Around Town is a group formed by Bill Lee, a singer-songwriter originally from Charleston but who now splits his time between Mt. Pleasant and Tryon. He will be performing a number of his originals along with some covers from all eras. His Americana style southern roots music often has a nod to the folk-rock legends with a hint of a country music feel thrown in. His Charleston bands include The Jockey Lot Band and The Frantic Mellow Band but he is now also blending with talents of the upcountry to bring a new project called Around Town. You'll have to drop in to find out just who's Around Town. You can check out his single solo release on iTunes, Spotify or YouTube called “SunUp SunDown.” (His stage name is Billee Seasharp).

Renee Russell is an Indie/folk/rock singer/songwriter home-based in Haywood County. She keeps her audiences engaged with her 30 original songs and favorite covers. A master entertainer with more than 30 years filling venues from Charleston to Nashville, she draws her audiences in with her 12-string guitar, bass-style thumping, claw-hammer pulling finger-picking techniques.

Hammock Theory is a Greenville-based improvisational band that delivers one-of-a-kind electrifying performances. The group draws inspiration from funk, rock, reggae and jazz. Their repertoire spans original compositions, creative reinterpretations of classics and innovative takes on popular hits. Band members are Eric Mills, guitar/vocals; Nate Coblentz, keys/vocals; Aaron Bryant, drums/vocals; and Jeremy Blake, bass/vocals.