Saturday July 5th 9:00pm
Ten Toe Turbo
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Ten Toe Turbo features the sounds of Tony Campbell on guitar/mandolin/vocals and Cameron Deeb on percussion/wind instruments. They combine a variety of musical influences to form a funky groove of
"reggae-billy rock-a-grass". They will be joined by several musicians playing an assortment of instruments including saxophone, banjo, and Native American flute. So come on out for an evening of good times and great music."

Friday July 11th 9:00pm
Christabel and the Jons
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"Christa DeCicco has a full, confident voice that she uses for just the right kind of music. Call it "folky" to a lot of folks and a less-than-stellar stereotype might come to mind. But DeCicco doesn't rest her acoustic, gypsy-hinted blues-folk on the laurels of languid strumming and hackneyed lyrical melodrama. With the Jons, she has a trio that makes it all swing a bit. There's some swagger to their steps".
Randall Brown, Knoxville News Sentinel, Knoxville TN
www.christabelmusic.com
www.myspace.com/christabelmusic

Thursday July 17 8:00pm
Barnacle

Barnacle is an acoustic/electric trio (two acoustic guitars, one electric bass) that has been a fixture around Brevard the last four years. Originally a duo founded by Michael Babb and Naren Schoenacher as a side project to their primary groups (Electro Dog and MarsupiaL respectively), Robert Jones (formerly of the band Peace Jones) was asked, early last year, to join them on bass.

Their sound is derived from a long, diverse list of influences. Given the variety of sounds Barnacle draws from, there is bound to be something for everyone in their original material. Generally speaking, their own sound might be described as folk-rock with elements of funk and blues.
www.myspace.com/barnacleduo

Friday July 18th 9:00pm
Chic Night in the Back Room!
Featuring Laura Blackley and Nikki Talley
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Laura Blackley
You can’t get nothing out of your art if it don’t sting you a little bit in the process. That’s my philosophy on writing songs. I’ve been writing songs and stories since I was 5 years old. I’ve been doing it as a job for the past 15 years. I specialize in love and murder ballads, ghost stories, and done-somebody-wrong songs. I love the blues, rock and roll, and country music, and you can tell it when you listen to my records.









Nikki Talley

Now at 30, self taught & captivating...mesmorizing audiences with her energetic stage performance, her powerful voice & strongly emotional and seductive lyrics, nikki's songs are very unique and each one gives us different look inside the artist...from pretty piano tunes to guitar-based acoustic rock songs, each is all a part of her.
www.nikkitalley.com
www.myspace.com/nikkitalley

Saturday July 19th 9:00pm
The Cheeksters
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...the usual Britpop (most notably on “What The Pretty Girl Did” and “Tumble Down Hair”) influences abound – that is, after all, what the band does best-but the traces of Memphis soul and Bakersfield country are just as welcome and essential. On “Sideways,” Shannon contributes the year’s most seductive vocal while Little’s playfully layered guitars hearken directly back to the production values of Mickie Most and Paul Samwell-Smith… Its heart may lie in the mystic sixties but, much like the best of that era, it sounds as bright and fresh as a Beach Boys sunflower. --Rapid River (Asheville, N.C.)
www.cheeksters.com
www.myspace.com/thecheeksters

Thursday July 24th 8:00pm
Nikki Talley and Karma

Now at 30, self taught & captivating...mesmorizing audiences with her energetic stage performance, her powerful voice & strongly emotional and seductive lyrics, nikki's songs are very unique and each one gives us different look inside the artist...from pretty piano tunes to guitar-based acoustic rock songs, each is all a part of her.
www.nikkitalley.com
www.myspace.com/nikkitalley



Karma

KARMA is a force to be reckoned with. An Indie pop-rock artist, equipped with phenomenal talent, addictive songs and an uncanny ability to captivate every listener. Her sound is reminiscent of Suzanne Vega and Natalie Merchant infused with the pop friendliness of The Cranberries. Without a doubt KARMA’s most powerful quality is the blatant heartache instilled into her writing and performances – an attribute that has won her the accolade of 1 wordsmith in her homeland.

www.myspace.com/karma

Friday July 25th 9:00pm
Aaron Burdett
Tori Sparks opens the show
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Although based in acoustic folk, Aaron Burdett’s expansive sound speaks to much wider influences, creating a bridge between the old and the new to create a style all his own.
Exploring modern sounds, but always bringing along the time tested traditions of song-craft and presentation, he has charmed audiences from the Carolinas to California, carrying his heartfelt acoustic tone all the way across the Atlantic to Ireland. He has been honored as a finalist in many songwriting competitions, including the Hank Williams Songwriting Contest and the North Carolina Songwriter’s Cooperative Song Contest.
Aaron has shared the stage or bill with: Acoustic syndicate, The Avett Brothers, A.V.A.S., Guy Davis, Keller Williams, The Larry Keel Experience, Lazybirds, Mad Tea Party, Marshall Tucker Band, Matt Rue, Morning Glory Band, Old Crow Medicine Show, Papa Gumbo, Pond Farm Pickers, Sassagrass, Snake Oil Medicine Show

www.aaronburdett.com
www.myspace.com/aaronburdett

Tori Sparks

Tori Sparks calls Nashville home, but spends most of her time on the road
in the U.S. and Europe. Called “a knockout” by the Village Voice, her
dynamic live show is equal parts soulful singing and zany stand-up-style
humor.  Tori’s latest album Under This Yellow Sun was produced by indie
rock veteran David Henry (R.E.M., Ben Folds, Cowboy Junkies), and features
players such as Steve Bowman (Counting Crows), Aaron Sands (Jars of Clay),
and John Deaderick (Patty Griffin, Lucinda Williams). The album has been
praised by Relix, Harp, Maverick, Skope Magazine, PopMatters, XM Radio,
and others.  Under This Yellow Sun was recently licensed to MTV, Lifetime,
and Oxygen Networks for use in their 2008 television programming. Tori’s
single “Cold War” is included on the Universal Music France double-disc
compilation, released internationally in March 2008, and the Paste
Magazine New Music Sampler # 43 (June 2008 issue).
www.torisparks.com
www.myspace.com/torisparks

Saturday July 26th 9:00pm
Galen Kipar Trio
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The music of the Galen Kipar Project was born out of a passion for the exploration of sound and composition. Within the woven eclectic sounds of the instrumentation, we are introduced to a poetic journey that is present in each of the Project's songs. The roots of classical, jazz, blues, soul folk, and world beat are echoed within the overall chemistry of the Project's music. In addition to the band's three core members, the GKP frequently features the talent of guest musicians who compliment the band's sound with such elements as female vocals, double bass, cello, violin, mandolin, tuba, trumpet, piano and B3 organ.
www.galenkipar.com
www.myspace.com/galenkiparproject

Friday August 1st 9:00pm
Blues Forgotten
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Though Rock, Jazz, and Blues comprise the foundation of our sound, we explore a wide range of musical styles from around the world. Rather than define ourselves as a particular type of band, we strive to provide a total musical experience that truly offers something for everyone. We learn, create and explore every time we play and the experience is meant to be shared with our listeners.
Blues Forgotten continues to be a force to be reckoned with. They have shared the stage with acts as diverse as Ekoostik Hookah,Marsupial, Monsters of Japan, Dig Shovel Dig, and Ironfist. Using diversity as there ally, they are able to blend with almost any act they are billed with. Members of Blues Forgotten have also played with acts as big as Taylor Hicks and Merl Saunders of the Jerry Garcia Band. The band continues to grow both musically and spiritually. Look for them to be playing in a town near you!
www.myspace.com/bluesforgotten

Saturday August 2nd 9:00pm
Stephanie's ID
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"Although generally referred to as an indie-pop band, their sound is actually far more complex and compelling than that genre label implies. Starting off as a darkly bittersweet piano-bar duo (with Chuck Lichtenberger ..s and Stephanie Morgan singing), the group has since expanded to a full band and become one of the most interesting, experimental and creatively edgy acts in town. And they’ve been successful to boot, ...touring nationally and supporting the local scene through efforts like the POPAsheville music festival (formerly known as IdFest)....may be one of the defining Asheville-based music acts of this era."--Steve Shanafelt, Mountain Xpress

"A very mesmerizing mix of songs that can be hushed and calm one moment, and then suddenly dark and explosive the next." - Robin Hilton, NPR All Songs Considered"
www.myspace.com/stephaniesid

Thursday August 7th 8:00pm
Leigh Glass

Friday August 8th 9:00pm
Bucktown Kickback 
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"With a name like Bucktown Kickback, you may as well not even show up to the venue if you can’t throw down with some good old-fashioned, fiery, oh-mama-that’s-what-I-like roots tunes. Luckily for you, these dudes can do that and more, touching perfectly on everything from country slide blues to creepy, creek-bed-at-night Americana. I dare you to miss this."
By Josh Ruffin, METRO SPIRIT, Augusta, GA

“BUCKTOWN KICKBACK slide easily from Bluegrass to Country to a rootsy Americana at the drop of a wide-brimmed hat…The country palette of the Grateful Dead, The Roots Pop spark of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.”
Staff Writer CITYBEAT, Cincinnati, OH

www.myspace.com/bucktownkickback

Saturday August 9th 9:00pm
Wild Blue Yonder
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 Three cute girls and one lucky guy on guitar, fiddle, mandolin and warm harmonies in an acoustic blend of Americana/alt country. Evocative original songs mix with old-time mountain tunes and a splash of humor for an intimate evening of quality entertainment. Past WBY shows include Doc Watson's 80th birthday party, Asheville's Grove Park Inn, Dollywood theme park and openings for David Holt & Tommy Emmanuel. "This is a new, young band not to be missed. They seem to have everything to rocket them to success. Great vocals, great instrumentalship, great stage presence and most importantly their own personality and brand of humor." - Steve Kaufman, Three-Time National Flatpick Guitar Champion
   Melissa Wade, from Knoxville, on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, fronts the band and writes most of their original material. She is also an accomplished pianist and piano instructor. She brings to the band many years of performance experience in a variety of musical styles.
   Philip Coward, from Knoxville, on mandolin, lead acoustic guitar and vocals, shares leadership duties in the band and contributes to their signature energetic show. He also co-writes and arranges much of the group's original material and has performed in various bands for almost 30 years, one of which toured overseas with the USO in the 1970's.
   Classically-trained violinist and virtuoso fiddlers, sisters,  Laura Knight and Cindy Wallace light up the band's stage show with lively fiddle tunes as well as beautiful string arrangements on their slower numbers. They have performed in many bands, including Wild Mountain Honey, and The Wallace Sisters.  Their credentials also include many years at Dollywood theme park.
www.wildblueyonderband.com
www.myspace.com/wildblueyonderband

 

Thursday August 14th 8:00pm
Pond Water Experiment

Pond Water Experiment could best be described as a funky, multi colored good for you smoothie, poured from a tri speed blender, into your own personal glass of your choice. Our music is truly experimental, combining signature sounds from the variety garden. Our roots grow deep in organic soils rich in reggae, bluegrass, funk, blues, jazz, and world fusion...

 www.myspace.com/zornpond  

Friday August 15th 9:00pm
Born Broke
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The Rockabilly trio we all love. JEFF on Guitar, ADAM on Bass and TYLER on Drums.They will entertain you with their old timey, country and 70's rock coupled with their origional tunes. They will keep your feet stomping all night long. If you haven’t seen them yet you don’t know what you are missing and if you have , we’ll see you there…

www.myspace.com/bornbroke3

Moon Shine Babies
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www.moonshinebabies.com

Thursday August 21st 8:00pm
Corinne Chapman

Her co-write 'Just Drive' was cut by Jo Dee Messina for her upcoming 2007 release. She recently participated in a television pilot for the "Secrets of the Heart - Songwriters in the Round" series. Corinne has written (or co-written) over 35 songs recorded with producer Russ Zavitson (Billy Ray Cyrus, The Wilkinsons, The Kinleys, Michelle Wright) over the past couple of years. She continues to work on her craft, knowing that she has a family of believers and the talent and wit to do it. She works to make her songs strong and intelligent, but most of all, "reflections of life, portals into the moment we crave and fear—visceral, cleansing, alive, and full of hope and love."

www.corinnechapman.com
www.myspace.com/corinnechapman

Saturday August 23rd 9:00pm
Shane Pruitt Band
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An extraordinary bluesman is raised in the suburbs;  in the shadow of a Wal-Mart store...  A youngster learns the depth and breadth of the blues without leaving his house...  Living in Spartanburg, South Carolina,  his style mimics neither the sprightly,  acoustic - based Piedmont blues indigenous to his region nor the all- influential Texas sounds of the late Stevie Ray Vaughan...  A gentle and shy young man becomes a FEROCIOUS and animated axe king the second he hits the stage...

However, that's all background material.  None of it would matter if Shane Pruitt couldn't play.  But, he plays mightily.  Tinsley Ellis calls him a "young Buddy Guy".   Patrick Vining says, "It won't be long until every blues fan in America knows Pruitt's name".  And it's not just musicians who are raving :  Peter Cooper,  music critic for the Nashville Tennessean,  names Pruitt as "the most exciting young bluesman working today".
www.myspace.com/shanepruitt

Thursday August 28th 8:00pm
Silas Durocher
Funk, Rock, and Classical

I’m a songwriter, composer, guitarist, and singer. I’ve played with many bands, including the Deviant Groove (jam funk), Shakedown (rock funk), and Stone Soup (folk funk) -- I likes me some funk. Stone Soup performed throughout Florida for two years and recorded a CD entitled Dancin’ Shoes. In 2006, I composed two pieces for the Florida Wind Quintet, both of which were published and have sold nationally and internationally. Other compositional works include Brass Quintet in Three Movements, performed by the Florida Brass Quintet, and Why Not, performed by the Keowee Wind Trio.

"Silas Durocher is the kind of musician whose enthusiasm is infectious, as are his rhythms and arrangements. He is a versatile musician with technical command of his instruments and his writing, and he's clever, too. His pieces groove and make me smile- just what a jaded musician needs. Playing with him was the most musical fun I've had in a long time."

Sasha Von Dassow, Cellist with the Florida Orchestra and Music Director of the North Port Orchestra
www.myspace.com/silasdurocher

Saturday August 30th 9:00pm
The Stacy Moore Band
$5.00 Cover

www.myspace.com/stacymooremusic

Friday September 5th 9:00pm
The Near Misses
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The Near Misses are an all-female quartet featuring some of North Carolina's finest vocal talent. The Misses perform an eclectic blend of originals, drawing upon American roots, rock, pop, contemporary folk, country and jazz influences. Their songs feature unforgettable melodies made complete by layers of gorgeous harmony. Each one a gifted songwriter and musician in her own right, together the Misses create a whole that is even greater than the sum of its parts!
“In musical terms, you could say that “near misses” means taking risks and having them work out in an exciting, unexpected manner.
That’s as close of a definition of the
Near Misses sound as you can get….”
- Jeff Eason, Mountain Times

Thursday September 11th 8:00pm
Gary Segal and the To Dye For Band

" Taking Notes bleeds Americana, with an intoxicating blend of uptempo blues and soulful bluegrass that would fit nicely in the juke box of any down n' out, PBR serving dive bar. The good ole' boy quality in Segal's sound is evocative of late Springsteen.
www.myspace.com/garrysegal


 

Saturday September 121th 9:00pm
The Stereo Fidelics
CD release party
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The Stereofidelics have the energy of Bluegrass, the seduction of Latin, the freedom of Jazz and the raw passion of Hard Rock driven by instinctive virtuosity and musicianship.
"Our studio audience was rapt by the precision and versatility of these two musicians: the power and emotion of a Stereofidelics' performance, the range and generosity of material, Melissa's dynamic vocals, and the players' high octane instrumental exchanges . . ." - Brad Becker - Host of R.B.B. Lexington

"Stunning players!!! Together they do the proverbial in creating something greater than the sum of its parts." - Dave Carter Studio 1 - WETS FM
www.myspace.com/thestereofidelics

Thursday September 18th 8:00pm
Conciously Sedated
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The band captures their audience in their transition from relaxing slow jazzy tunes to funky jams that can instantly get the whole bar out on the dance floor.
www.myspace.com/consciouslysedated1

Friday September 19th 9:00pm
Lily Carolena
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A band with a new sound based out of Rutherford County, NC, combines piano, acoustic guitar, and heartbeat percussive stylings with soulful vocal melodies, harmonies, and life-inspired lyrics. The trio consists of main songwriter Kimberley Lee on piano and vocals, contributing songwriter Mike Bright on guitar and vocals, and Tyler Smith on percussion. LilyCarolena seeks to share the human experiences of both love and loss, and ultimately survival.

www.myspace.com/lilycarolena