Events

DogDay BlueJay Duo is a low-key acoustic trio based in Greenville, SC, playing originals and singer-songwriter type favorites of Dylan, Kristofferson, Parsons, Willie, Waylon, Clapton, Shaver and many others. Acoustic guitars, standup bass, mandolin and Dobro create pleasant music by these long-time local musicians. Band members include Joanie Sanders on bass/vocals and Mark McAfee on guitar/vocals.

Arrow Band plays Rock, Funk, R&B, Jazz and originals, mostly tunes from the ‘70s and ‘80s eras. Band mates, mostly from Tryon, N.C., are Vinny Corda on Flute, Sax & Vocals; Matt Daniels on Guitar & Vocals; Keith Held on Percussion; Dan Pederson on Guitar; Bert Handy (Fatty Be) on Bass; and Claude Coleman on Drums.

Fairlight and The Magick is a psychedelic Blues/Rock/Soul/Funk band based out of Asheville, NC. The band features ballsy female vocals and phenomenally talented musicians. Feel the love, feel the soul, feel the music!

Tasha Ann Trio of Newland, N.C., features Appalachian Mountain Country and faith-based music with a super vocally talented young lead singer/songwriter. With her powerhouse vocals, Tasha Ann, along with band mates Dale and Liam, will be performing songs that are sure to set your toes tapping and put a smile on your face one minute, and a tear in your eye the next.

Toe River Bandits from Green Valley, N.C., say they are purveyors of straight-ahead, guitar-driven, rock’n’roll mischief! Sound like fun? The band plays easygoing standards to rowdy rockers with an occasional country and punk tune mixed in.

JackTown Ramblers are a Bluegrass band from Western North Carolina who love to play and have fun while they do it. They perform somewhere in the neighborhood of 100 shows a year. The band doesn’t just bring great music to the stage; they are performers who bring real entertainment to their audiences.

Two Step Too features Rick Reles (Just Rick and The Right Fit) of Hendersonville and Marc Brown of Brevard. These two talented musicians team up to bring the surrounding Asheville and WNC area a mix of modern and classic tunes and excellent acoustic music.

Carolina Players of Greenville is a six-piece party band from the Greenville, S.C. area, playing oldies dance tunes and rhythm and blues. The playlist includes songs like “Tennessee Whiskey” and “Stand By Me.” This band is filled with talented, veteran musicians who play for the love of sharing their music with others.

Rick Hornyak and the Highway Companions are a band that keeps the dance floor full, the room singing along, and the bar busy. They are a polished '60s and '70s cover band playing crowd-favorite classics that people know instantly. The band features Rick Hornyak, a singer-songwriter whose latest album, “Dandelion,” blends rockin’ guitars with heartfelt, honest lyrics.

The Right Fit is a duo collaboration between Jennifer Allsbrook and Rick Reles. Rick also performs solos as Just Rick. The Right Fit provides a unique mix of classic rock, blues and original music. Incorporating different genres, Rick and Jennifer provide soulful, upbeat and energetic entertainment. They’ll be performing as part of the Saluda Sunday Funday program.

Mason Cole Band features modern country and Americana music singer/songwriter who will share songs from his latest album “Hellbender,” including “Heart of Mine” that recently surpassed 100K streams on Apple Music. Mason, of Shelby, N.C., performed a 10-performance showcase in Las Vegas just out of high school and signed his first record deal with Santa Anna/Sony Music.

Bruised Rhino is a 6-member group comprised of multi-instrumentalists from the foothills of North Carolina. They play an eclectic mix of Americana, blues, soul and psychedelia tunes. They are a cool bunch of unpretentious dudes who love bringing the vibes to live music venues sharing their talents playing guitars, harmonica, mandolin and percussion instruments.

Sam Wilson Morris is a folk singer/songwriter from Rock Hill, SC. He specializes in guitar and harmonica and takes inspiration from jam bands and folk rock. He'll play solo for Saluda Sunday Funday.

Sam Wilson Morris will perform for the last of the Saluda Sunday Fundays for 2026. Of Rockhill, S.C., Sam is an extremely talented folk/rock singer/songwriter. He accompanies his deep vocals with guitar and harmonica. He tours sharing his love of psychedelic folk music with audiences who enjoy covers like Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues.”

Crimson Moon Pre-Halloween Party will feature a wide variety of classic rock songs that everyone knows and loves. With more than 1K followers, this Asheville band knows how to rock the stage and keep the audience on the dance floor. Come see why they’re making Halloween weekend special!

Gilkey Cattle Company doesn’t sell beef, but the band does serve up a hearty helping of classic country, southern rock, and reimagined singer-songwriter favorites, all with a sound that’s uniquely their own. From the Foothills of WNC, Garry Cuthbertson is lead singer who is also featured in acoustic duo, Wildwood. It’s Halloween. Come have fun.

The Paper Crowns are the multi-instrument, genre crossing power duo of Spiro and Nicole Nicolopoulos. The Paper Crowns are earning their reputation as the genuine article and as a band on the cutting edge of modern roots music. Their musical chemistry is a gumbo of Appalachian folk and bluegrass, delta blues, acid rock, murder ballads and outlaw country that they cook up into a sound all their own. Their mix of modern and traditional performance creates a captivating intensity yet always honors their intimacy and emotional rawness as a duo.