Events

Alma Russ Trio: “The sound of Alma Russ is less an attempt at impersonation, and more an amalgam of many great singers of country and roots interwoven into an original approach…”- Trigger, Saving Country Music. Alma lives in Mill Spring, NC, when she’s not on the road. Her sound is a mix of country gold, Appalachian tradition, and Americana.

Highway 52 Duo brings Bill Loftus and Michael “Country” Carver together sharing some fabulous blues and ‘60s and ‘70s rock mixed with some Americana tunes. The duo is known for soulful and sometimes melancholic harmonica techniques combined with deep, rich vocals.

The Right Fit is a collaborative duo consisting of Rick Reles (also of Two Step Too) and Jennifer Allsbrook, a singer/songwriter/guitarist from Hendersonville. Rick is a versatile musician, playing 12 string and 6 string guitars, mandolin, harmonica, and percussion. Together these Hendo musicians share mind-capturing ballads, notable blues, country and rock tunes, as well as originals.

Tracy Davis & TMI is based in Hendersonville and brings a variety of genres to the stage, including country, pop, rock and reggae. Favorite covers come from artists like Zac Brown and Ed Sherran. Tracy plays keyboard, guitar and sings and is often joined by a percussionist.

The Myron & Jen Duo (Myron Hyman and Jen Pickering) are back bringing soulful harmonies and mainstream rock, country, blues and jazz to Saluda Outfitters. If you enjoy tunes from different genres from the 1970’s forward, you will enjoy these talented musicians.

Leather Britches is a duo out of Asheville that focuses on traditional Appalachian music. The old-time duo’s music ranges from ripping fiddle and banjo numbers in the genres of folk, blues and bluegrass, to heart wrenching ballads. They bring music born of ancient times into the present. Andy Ferrell plays guitar fiddle and sings while his duo mate, Eleanor Chen, accompanies him on banjo.

Dakota Lee is a songwriter and country artist out of Hendersonville that blends authentic storytelling with an edge to capture what it means to live "life like a country song." Growing up in Appalachia, his songs about real life seem conversational in a way that resonates with his listeners. His voice, marked by soulful grit, has developed a presence in the local country music community. After slinging guitars with other artists on the road for the past five years, he's ready to make a name for himself by way of original music and his modern take on ‘90s country.