Preston Benfield
Preston Benfield is a High Country singer-songwriter and fan favorite at Grandfather Vineyard & Winery. His warm, heartfelt performances make him a perfect fit for the relaxed vineyard setting.
Banner Elk
Blue Country
Blue Country has been the High Country’s top country music and variety band for over 30 years!
The Extraordinaires
From the powerful kickin’ horns to the smooth lead vocals, The Extraordinaires have a ‘Pure Live’ sound like no other that will keep you coming back. Pop, Top 40, R&B Classics, Rock n’ Roll Classics, and so much more!
Y2K Kids: A Tribute to the 2000s
Y2K-Kids is a high-energy, power-packed, ultra-fun 6-piece band paying tribute to the iconic music of the 2000s. Covering all the unforgettable genres from the decade — pop, rock, hip-hop, and R&B — they deliver the ultimate throwback experience.
The Collective (Dennis Murphy Tribute)
The Collective (Dennis Murphy Tribute) is a crowd favorite right from the High Country, playing Classic Rock, Blues, Country, and R&B.
Vinyl Live
Vinyl Live is a five-piece Charlotte, NC-based rock and roll band dedicated to bringing the best music of the last 50 years to life, right off the record.
Woodie & The String Pullers
Woodie & The String Pullers are 3 witty gents from Charlotte, NC, who play authentic acoustic instruments. Their repertoire covers the map — Pop, Rock, Country, Indie, and Reggae.
Sami & The Academy
Sami & The Academy brings smooth grooves, hot dance tunes, and R&B Classics to the Tate-Evans Park stage.
Bantam Rooster
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!
Buffalo Galaxy
Buffalo Galaxy perform at the Valle Crucis Community Park as part of the Music in the Valle free Friday evening concert series.
