Events

The Basement Bunch brings its favorite rock’n’roll music to the stage, featuring musicians who started their band in a Tryon basement. For years now, the multi-talented group of musicians have played venues across Western North Carolina. The packed-with-talent band features Jim Peterman on keyboard/vocals; John Holvelsrud, guitar; Mike Carruth, drums/vocals; Vinny Corda, flute/sax/guitar/vocals; and Elaina Prevett, bass/mandolin.

Moore Junction Band is a 5-piece cover band from the Spartanburg area. The band plays classic rock, southern rock, and beach, and everything from the Marshall Tucker Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd to Stevie Nicks and Journey. Band members are Eric Brown/lead guitar and vocals; Linda Conner/rhythm guitar and vocals; Tim Fowler/bass; Walker Welch/ drummer; Terry Collins/keyboard; and Tony Blackwell/sound.

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. Join them for a Sunday funday at the grill and taproom! 

Finkelstein 3 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 genre 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.    

Borderline Therapy Rock Band is a Landrum based 5-piece band that performs Rock of Ages with a smattering of country. Expect to hear an eclectic mix of 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s rock with some old school country that will entice you to dance, raise your fist and rock or even pull out your lighter. Whether you like the man in black or prefer teased hair, they have you covered with an audience involved, energetic performance. This band loves to entertain, and they have the know how to do it. Band Members are Ben Smith, guitar; Brady Caldwell, guitar; Reggie Fowler, vocalist; Michael Jackson, drums; and Jason Martin, bass.

Tracy Davis is a seasoned musician and will be featured on vocals, guitar and keyboard. Chuck Stanberry will be on drums and has played decades with several bands. The duo plays hits from the '80s thru current day in pop, rock, country and reggae - Zac Brown, James Taylor, Elton John, Hozier, Shaboozie, Stone Temple Pilots, Alice & Chains and more.

Prime Country Band of Asheville is a 5-piece ensemble that celebrates the best in country music. Several members of the band have played together for years in various groups, with Prime Country Band forming in 2024. Front man for the band Tim Austin is a Nashville recording artist who has been on stage since the age of 18. Mark Crawford is the bass player and has toured with several national acts. Ron Hoeben is the lead guitar player who has played since age 11 and at the age of 13 began working with country music legend Ferlin Husky as a member of his Nashville based touring band. If you love good country music and love to dance, do not miss this band’s performance.

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.

Friday, Nov. 28 | Rick Hornyak & The Highway Companions is an Americana band based out of Asheville but featuring WNC musicians from around the area including Saluda resident Angelo Zullo on drums; Matt Blanks, keyboards/vocals; Larry Runion, bass guitar/backup vocals. Band leader is Rick Hornyak, a talented singer/songwriter with a list of original tunes and two albums. In addition to sharing his originals, the band runs down a list of some 30 popular cover songs from Americana and classic rock greats like Tom Petty, Steve Miller, The Beatles and even Chuck Berry.

The Paper Crowns Electric Band is a 5-piece electric ensemble featuring Spiro and Nicole Nicolopoulos. The band’s songs are a medley of blues, psychedelic and Southern rock, folk and funk steeped in the tastiest traditions of Americana music. Known for its top-tier improvised jams, soulful harmonies and richly cultivated songwriting, it offers a show not to be missed.

Linda Conner is a Spartanburg singer and acoustic guitarist bringing renditions of country and classic rock. As an entertainer, she enjoys sharing a large mix of tunes that are familiar to the audience and encourages people to sing along. Some of her favorites include Linda Ronstadt, the Eagles, Marshal Tucker and more. In addition to her solo work, she keeps a busy schedule in the music world as lead singer in the popular Moore Junction Band.