ABOUT UniHorn is a quartet comprised of four members of the Asheville, NC -based Empire Strikes Brass.  This eclectic outfit carries much of the same energy as its larger counterpart, pulling creative covers and OGs from a different repertoire.  Having played together in ESB for over a decade now,  these four have a certain ESP […]

ABOUT McKinney is a 24-year-old bass player, singer/songwriter living in Asheville, NC.  Since moving to AVL in 2018, McKinney has been mentored by a plethora of Asheville’s finest. McKinney is a resident artist with LEAF Global Arts and has a been a regular performer at the LEAF festivals for the past 6 years.  McKinney got […]

ABOUT Folk-inspired melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and a deep connection to the human experience—explore the journey through Cassi’s music, performances, and creative endeavors. Cassi Raye is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and performer with over 17 years of experience in the music industry. With a soulful, earthy voice and a gift for storytelling, she blends folk-inspired melodies with […]

ABOUT Creating in a state of constant adventure, Asheville, NC-based Lua Flora has successfully unified sounds that typically don’t go together. The electrifying passion and introspective lyrics of songwriter Evan Button, meet a mesmerizing blend of Caribbean, Eastern, and American music to create a previously undefined genre; “Beach Folk.” This cultural phenomenon lends itself to […]

ABOUT Moonshine State is a country band with a rock twist, or a rock band with a country twist, depending on the day. WNC based singer-songwriters Elizabeth McCorvey and Raphael Graves play as a duo or in collaboration with other artists, playing original music and a variety of their favorite covers that span the genres. […]

ABOUT Miss Moon is an energetic band formed by Miranda Judd and Brenden Caffey in 2017 where the two came together at the University of Maryland, inspired by their love of performing, to create the beginnings of Miss Moon. The band has changed members throughout the years and currently has a new, fun sound propelled […]

ABOUT Equal parts vulnerable as she is cheeky, Rachel May’s mystic soul-folk shines through a uniquely feminine lens. Hailing out of Baltimore, Maryland, her songs are lyrically driven by a roots-deep love for musical storytelling and self-expression.  With her earliest influences attributed to the works of Todd Snider, Joni Mitchell, and Johnny Cash, it’s no […]

ABOUT balm. is the solo project of Sister Ivy’s songwriter and front woman, Rachel Waterhouse. Expect long-form, emotive loop jams providing a base for soothing vocal melodies.

ABOUT Wild is a 6-piece band from the DMV that specializes in improvisational jams that tie the end of one song to the beginning of the next. With the ability to weave multiple genres together, you can expect one seamless performance with no breaks in the music. If you’re a fan of jam bands and […]

ABOUT Dawn Manning is a multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter based in Richmond VA.