Steve Sensenig is a classically trained pianist who began playing at age three in southeastern Pennsylvania. Holding a B.Mus in piano performance, he spent years accompanying students and faculty at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, and served as Music Director of the Blowing Rock Stage Company. A versatile performer experienced across classical, jazz, country, gospel, film scoring, and musical theatre, Steve brings refined musicianship to every performance.
3 Toe Possum is a 5-piece cover band based in Elkin, NC, bringing you the best hits from the '70s through the '90s. A High Country crowd favorite with a fun, energetic stage presence, they are no strangers to the Broyhill Park gazebo stage in Blowing Rock.
Carmen Tate is a Queen City Music Awards Female Rock Vocalist of the Year Nominee from Charlotte, NC. An accomplished pianist, Carmen matches her powerhouse vocals to a rockin' keyboard style, delivering high-energy performances with crowd-pleasing involvement. Her influences include Stevie Nicks, Joan Jett, Melissa Etheridge, and Steve Perry.
Surefire has become known for high-energy mountain-style bluegrass music since forming in 2008. Tom Isaacs (guitar), Robby Norris (mandolin), JM Trivette (bass/vocals), and Tim Norris (banjo) are all longtime friends and native High Country musicians who grew up in the same community as Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner Doc Watson. They are also the beloved hosts of the Red, White & Bluegrass Jam at the American Legion in Blowing Rock.
