JARU & The Soulamanders

Grab your dancing shoes and head to 5,506, Beech Mountain Resort’s best-kept secret. Perched at an impressive 5,506 feet, it’s the ultimate destination for live music lovers. Whether you’re up for a challenging hike or prefer a scenic lift ride, the journey is worth it. At 5,506′, you’ll find a laid-back bar with unbeatable views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, comfy Adirondack chairs, and a delicious wood-fired menu. Music fills the air every Saturday from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

JARU & The Soulamanders are a musical journey of friends that include TJ Darnell and Derek McNight. Having all grown up in or around the forest’s of Appalachia, the band naturally has heavy influences of the region’s musical origins of Folk and Americana that seamlessly flows right through their Reggae sound. These Rhythms, steeped in the sounds of early era Appalachian instrumentation, are no regression of the duo’s development of the reggae they play. With such versatility, these artists shift gears in and out of the vibe and bring you full circle once again.