Hendersonville Events Calendar

Laura brings multi-instrumentalism to a new level! You will be enthralled when you see this lovely lady rappin’ on a suitcase kick drum with one foot and tappin’ on a tambourine with the other; all the while, hands on her guitar and mouth on her harp. On top of that, Laura then adds sweet sugary vocals to her acoustic Folk-Grass mix while giving energy and presence to capture your attention.

This talented musician launched her solo career in 2011, performing up and down the east coast. With her original ideas and talented executions this one woman band is sure to dazzle any audience. Laura Thurston has her own unique style from a vintage era that will enliven you and have you feelin fine.

Born in Anchorage, Alaska, 29-year-old Hope Griffin was literally born into music. Surrounded by a musical family, she began singing and
performing when she was very young. Hope first got turned onto the idea of writing her own music when she received a guitar at age 17.  She
attended Carson-Newman University and went on to receive a Bachelor’s degree in classical voice. It was there that her true flair for
songwriting developed. Hope’s drive to perform her original works was launched after winning a songwriters contest in college in 2007.  She
eventually moved to Asheville, North Carolina where she began introducing her angelic vocals and folky lyrics into the music scene.

Since her time in Asheville, Hope has entered and won several singer/songwriter contests, including 2nd place of hundreds to open for
Dave Barnes. In 2012, her song “Hanging In The Balance” made radio play. She has been in newspapers such as the Herald-Journal & The Mountain Express, appeared on WNC television, and interviewed with several radio stations. Her “in your-face” style of ballad writing, as well as her reputation for playing songs that span through the decades has made her popular amongst a wide range of age groups.

Hope continues to wow audiences and stretch the musical boundaries by switching from soulful ballads to high-energy blues with ease. Her
brand new EP entitled ‘Say What You Will’ released on February 6th, 2015 to a sold out show at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall in Asheville, NC.  Each song on the album offers a diverse style and hook worthy of its subject matter, but all are linked with Hope’s angelic voice, catchy
beats, and poignant imagery. This is the album that fans of folk music and singer-songwriters have been waiting for since Hope first began
mesmerizing her audiences, and it is a perfect exhibition of her extraordinary talent.

Hope can now be seen touring with her cellist JamieLeigh at many venues throughout the Southeast US, in states including North Carolina,
South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, & Alabama. With the release of her new EP, she plans on taking her music even further for the Spring and Summer of 2015. If you’re in the area, do yourself a favor and come see her play. Her free spirited personality and ability to tell beautiful
stories through song make her a true force to be reckoned with – and a hard excuse to miss!

From Tedx to festivals stages and venues up and down the East Coast,  Noah Proudfoot is a powerhouse songwriter doing things just a little differently. Studied in poetry and certified as a yoga teacher, Proudfoot’s music stirs the human spirit and dives beneath the static of daily life. His rich, soulful voice cuts through the chatter of the mind, placing carefully crafted lyrics upon the heart of the listener. Accompanied by blues guitar licks and compositions that range from funk to folk, Noah can turn a listening room into a dance party in no time. Asheville, North Carolina has been his home for the last ten years, where he has released two albums- one full length, and one EP with his roots-rock band ‘Noah Proudfoot and the Botanicals.’ His uplifting performances have been drawing crowds for years, delivering melodies and messages that linger long after the song is over.

Jim Swayzee is a folk, blues, rock singer, guitarist, songwriter, and performing artist based in Asheville, NC

Sandy Herrault is a violinist and fiddler from Charlotte, NC.  She performs regularly at area venues, weddings, and other events.  Her style is unmistakably original – encompassing Pop/rock, Classical, Celtic, Original music, Gypsy and other genres.

K.M. Fuller is an Americana songwriter based in North Carolina. He meshes heartbreaking stories with highway Americana. He will climb you up the mountain and get you back in time for church on Sunday.

Albi arrived to Asheville, NC from Miami Beach, FL in 2014. The move was prompted by his decision to leave a career in commercial real estate and peruse his true passion for music. Growing up with a French father and Mexican mother has given him a rich cultural perspective which has influenced his musical style and sensibilities.

Since arriving in Asheville he has devoted himself full-time to developing his musicianship and has been studying with local guitar master, Hank Bones. Albi formed the band, Albi & The Lifters, in 2014 and has successfully lead the group since. He also performs locally as a solo guitar player.

Singing in French, Spanish, Portuguese and English along with his classic jazz guitar playing is what identifies and distinguishes Albi in the rich and bubbling music scene of Asheville.

A dose of several types of Bluegrass and a selection of music that’s sure to please no matter what your preference in bluegrass is. Some new, some old, and whole lot “bluegrass”