ABOUT The Ruckus is led by powerful vocalist and lyricist, Melissa McKinney who writes songs about the trauma and pain that every person inevitably experiences in their lives. She sings these songs as a cry for hope, healing, and inspiration to others.  This intergenerational project is inspired by Blues & Roots music. They hope to […]

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 A music minister’s daughter turned fierce frontwoman, Abby Bryant has cemented her presence as a standout in Americana and soul with her band’s debut album Not Your Little Girl. The 13-track LP features Bryant’s raw vocal talent supported by the confident and dynamic backing group The Echoes and establishes a strong foundation for the […]

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 Through consistent heartfelt releases, year-round touring and active charity work, Asheville N.C. native Andrew Scotchie is a celebrated creative force. His unique brand of rock n roll, blues and Americana has an unmatched sense of urgency and unifying social commentary. Rock-n-roll ain’t dead and gone. Quite the contrary, truth-be-told. The purity and rebellious nature […]

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 Ghost Pipe is the channeled experience of holistic psychotherapist and professor of psychology, Connor Wills. Ghost Pipe sets are alwaysThe Up And Up based out of Durham, NC seemlesy blends funk, soul, and rock and roll, with lyrics that uplift and create stellar vibrations of infinite Love and Harmony… Featuring soaring guitar leads, blaring […]

ABOUT Ghost Pipe is the channeled experience of holistic psychotherapist and professor of psychology, Connor Wills. Ghost Pipe sets are always unplanned, improvisationally feeding off the energy of each unique crowd moment by moment. Ghost Pipe performances tend to lean toward organic, tribal music from west Africa and South America with spoken word wisdom from […]

ABOUT The Woodshedders are an Indie Roots band boasting four all-original studio albums and performances at hundreds of festivals and shows. The band consists of Dwayne Brooke on guitar and vocals, Fiddlin’ Dave Van Deventer on Fiddle, Jesse Shultazaberger on drums, Jacob Smith on Saxophone and Keys, and Randy Ball on bass. The Woodshedders bring […]

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. […]