The Harris Brothers Band are a popular High Country acoustic act performing bluegrass, old-time, and folk at venues across western North Carolina including Linville Falls Winery and Music on the Lawn.
Venue: Old Barn Winery, 2152 Beaver Creek School Rd, West Jefferson, NC
The Originals Band is a North Carolina-based group delivering high-energy performances rooted in timeless sound and genuine musicianship. Blending classic hits with crowd-favorite staples across multiple genres.
Preston Benfield is a High Country singer-songwriter and fan favorite across venues from Linville Falls Winery to Grandfather Vineyard. His warm, heartfelt performances blend Americana, country, and folk.
Venue: Old Barn Winery, 2152 Beaver Creek School Rd, West Jefferson, NC
The Rewind: A Tribute to the 80s delivers the biggest hits of the decade with high energy, authentic costumes, and rock-solid musicianship. Andrew Cotts on keys leads the band through classic 80s hits from Journey, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, and more.
The LeCroy Trio is a versatile acoustic trio bringing a mix of original music and crowd-favorite covers to Happy Valley Filling Station in the Happy Valley area of Caldwell County, NC.
Venue: Old Hampton Store, 77 Ruffin St, Linville, NC
Little Horse is a local band from the Little Horse Creek area of Lansing in Ashe County, NC. Formed by musicians who met picking bluegrass at Phipps General Store, the band returned to their rock and country roots in 2021, performing crowd-favorite hits from the '60s and beyond.
Venue: Old Hampton Store, 77 Ruffin St, Linville, NC
The Johnson Brothers are an acclaimed acoustic duo from the High Country performing bluegrass, old-time, and folk music with impeccable harmonies and skilled guitar and banjo work.
Venue: Cook Memorial Park, 3865 Todd Memorial Grade Rd, Todd, NC
The Lucky Strikes are a western North Carolina roots band known for their high-energy blend of rockabilly, country, and Americana. With driving rhythms, twanging guitars, and vocal harmonies, they keep audiences on their feet at venues and festivals across the region.
Venue: Daniel Boone Native Gardens - Roots in The Garden, 651 Horn in The West, Boone, NC
MAMA (formerly Mama & The Ruckus) is an Asheville blues and soul band fronted by powerhouse vocalist Melissa McKinney. The group won the 2025 MerleFest Band Competition (after McKinney took home the same prize as a solo artist in 2024) and placed 2nd at the 2026 International Blues Challenge in Memphis — making them one of the most decorated young bands in the Southeast.
Venue: Old Hampton Store, 77 Ruffin St, Linville, NC
Shelby Rae is an Americana singer-songwriter and live music performer. With her band or solo, she brings heartfelt bluegrass, blues, and Americana to High Country stages.
Award-winning country-pop musician Niko Moon brings his triple-platinum talents to Boone for a headline concert at the Holmes Convocation Center. Known for smash hits like 'Good Time' and 'No Sad Songs,' Moon's upbeat, feel-good country-pop sound has made him one of the genre's most exciting artists. His latest album continues to showcase his gift for crafting infectious, summer-ready anthems.
Venue: Old Hampton Store, 77 Ruffin St, Linville, NC
Preston Benfield Band is a High Country Americana and country act, performing across venues from the Old Hampton Store and Linville Falls Winery to Grandfather Vineyard.
Venue: Summer Concerts in the Park, Tate-Evans, Banner Elk, NC
Bantam Rooster is a 9-piece powerhouse crowd favorite at Banner Elk, playing a blend of Classic Rock, Beach, Funk, Dance, and Top 40 hits guaranteed to pack the dance floor from the first song to the last!
Venue: Music on the Lawn - Inn at Ragged Gardens, 203 Sunset Dr, Blowing Rock, NC
The Shelby Rae Moore Band features Shelby Rae Moore along with her uncles Brent and Chet Palmer on guitars; Devon Burch plays drums. Having grown up in a musical family, […]
The David Wiseman Band performs at Linville Falls Winery in Newland, NC, delivering live music alongside the winery's award-winning wines near the spectacular Linville Gorge.
Venue: Old Hampton Store, 77 Ruffin St, Linville, NC
Smokin' Joe Randolph Band delivers high-energy blues, rock, and soul. Joe Randolph has been entertaining High Country audiences for decades with his powerful voice and electrifying guitar work.
Venue: MacRae Meadows, Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC
Singing on Grandfather is the continuation of one of the oldest and most beloved outdoor gospel music traditions in Appalachia — celebrating over 100 years of fellowship, faith, and music at the base of Grandfather Mountain. Held on the 4th Sunday of June each year at MacRae Meadows. Artist lineup TBA — check singingongrandfather.com for updates.
Venue: Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC
Calle Malaga is a vibrant flamenco and Spanish roots music ensemble bringing the passion, rhythm, and artistry of traditional Spanish music to the Schaefer Center stage.
Originally forming for a one-off party performance in August 2007, the members of Soul Benefactor decided that playing together was way too much fun to simply hang it up. With decades of experience under their collective belts, they mine the deep grooves of classic recordings from the 1960s and 70s, breathing life into the songs of Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Otis Redding, Booker T. & The MGs, The Meters, Bill Withers, Van Morrison, The Allman Brothers Band, and many more.
Venue: Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, 733 Rivers St, Boone, NC
The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra is one of the premier orchestras of the American South. Under resident conductor Christopher James Lees, the orchestra brings a dynamic and accessible approach to orchestral performance.
Venue: Rosen Concert Hall – Broyhill Music Center, 812 Rivers Street, Boone
The Rosen-Schaffel Piano Competition is one of the most prestigious young pianist competitions in the Southeast. This free afternoon session is the judging round — open to the public. The top finisher performs at the 7:30 PM Winner's Recital the same evening.
Eternally Grateful is a Grateful Dead tribute act performing at Linville Falls Winery in Newland, NC — bringing the Dead's beloved catalog of songs to life in a beautiful mountain vineyard setting.
Venue: Cook Memorial Park, 3865 Todd Memorial Grade Rd, Todd, NC
The King Bees call North Carolina home but have performed for audiences worldwide. Specializing in Blues and American roots music, they are known for their professionalism and exuberant, soulful performances. With a sound rooted in the great tradition of American blues, the King Bees deliver authentic, high-energy shows that honor the genre's legacy while making it fresh and accessible for modern audiences.