Chimney Rock Events Calendar

Ben Phantom is a professional guitarist, songwriter, and teacher based in Asheville, NC. His original music is a beautifully crafted blend of instrumental virtuosity, poignant lyrics, and haunting melodies. He is a passionate and captivating performer who writes from the heart and speaks to the soul. In 2014, Ben walked from Mexico to Canada with a guitar on his back.  Upon his return, he has dedicated himself entirely to music.

Krista’s a singer & actor in Asheville, NC performing jazz standards w/ various combos & currently consumed by her love of bluegrass & learning mandolin.

While music is a big part of her life and she still gigs now and then, Krista is currently prioritizing and focused on her acting career. She previously led the Krista Tortora Quartet performing jazz standards and originals in Western North Carolina.

Carver & Carmody are a WNC duo specializing in roots music, Americana, acoustic blues and original songs.  Michael Carver and Mare Carmody have been making music for over 6 years and have garnered a faithful following of people who enjoy good live music and tales of all kinds.  Each song will take you down a different road!

Paul Schiro, known for being the lead singer of Vintage Vinyl, will be performing solo at Chimney Rock. Come join us!

2016 finds Eric Congdon further cementing his reputation as one of the Asheville regions most engaging and talented artists.  From mind blowing live performances and ground breaking music video projects, to his ongoing charitable efforts supporting Autism, Eric always brings an energy and creativity to any project he is involved with.

His live show is a bouillabaisse of influences, ideas, and improvisation.  You’ll hear sounds from Appalachia all the way to Arabia, and from Bombay to Britain.   Great guitarists from Tony Rice to Jimmy Page, Chet Atkins and Duane Allman.  Not to mention Eric’s interpretations of Classic songs played on his Irish Bouzouki that simply have to be seen to be believed.  You never know what song or even what instrument he will play next.

Eric has taken advantage of living in one of the most picturesque and beautiful areas of the USA by creating his ground breaking HIKING JAMS video series.  Featuring some of the most scenic waterfalls and vistas in WNC, Eric has fused live music and improvisation against the breathtaking backdrop of the area’s natural beauty.  His video series was featured in Mountain Express.  More episodes of the series are in production.

Over the past 7 years, Eric has helped raise over 100,000 dollars for Autism.  From supporting the St Gerard House early intervention center in Hendersonville, to putting on Festivals to help the Autism Science Foundation and other organizations, Eric’s passion to help stems from his own experiences raising his daughter with Autism.  He is committed to further educating people and raising awareness about the disorder, in addition to spreading hope through his music to those dealing with it.

Rush Morgan is a South Carolina-based singer-songwriter and road warrior. He’s a kaleidoscope of folk rock and Americana spirit, held together by strands of old soul and timeless rock inspirations. Over the past 10 years, Rush has made name for himself in the Southeast and abroad as one of the region’s premiere touring songwriters, opening for Peter Bradley Adams, Taylor John Williams, and more.

After spending a year in Nashville attending the respected Dark Horse Institute, Rush cut his teeth and cut his debut record, River Stone—an album that was highly acclaimed, being described as the workings of a “true musical omnivore” in the Greenville Journal. The album was recorded with renowned producer & multi-instrumentalist Jon Estes (who’s worked with Langhorne Slim, Dolly Parton, Kesha and more).

On stage, Rush Morgan’s skills have been honed to a sharp point of passion and consistency. He’s a natural-born entertainer, and with sounds reminiscent of legendary acts such as Jackson Browne, Rayland Baxter, and Gillian Welch, he shines a light in every room.

Born and raised in Louisville, Ky., Carrie has been playing piano since age 7. She moved to \’higher ground\’ in 2004, and has been a denizen of local clubs and venues in and around western N.C. for a decade. Music has always been part of her life, from improvisational and classical piano study, to choirs and musicals. Morrison is known for melodically strong songs with personal, pithy lyrics. She has recorded and performed with many local artists: the late Tom Rogers, Steve Whiteside, Ellen Trnka, Andrew Thelston, Garry Segal, Tom Fisch, and the late Terry Wetton, to name a few. Her EP ‘Carolina Blonde,’ produced by Wetton (of Hogrock Mountain Music) in 2013, is now available on iTunes, Amazon, and CDBaby. Morrison is also on Pandora Radio since 2015. Her new CD, ‘Miles and Miles,’ is due for release in late summer 2017, and is being produced by Chris Rosser (Hollow Reed Arts Studio) of award-winning ensemble Free Planet Radio. Sharing her music is Carrie’s passion, and she is grateful to be able to do so.  “I write songs because music is our refuge, the place where our souls are never alone.”