Who Played Here in 2009

Below is a list of the musicians who played in Black Mountain and Swannanoa in the year 2009

Aaron LaFalce
Aaron Price
Acoustic Syndicate
Actual Proof
Afromotive
Agent 23 Skidoo
Akira Satake Band
Al Pettaway and Amy White
Alan Barrington
Alan Jabbour
Alex Caton
Angel Down
Angela Easterling
Angi West
Appalachia Song
Artimus Pyle and the Black Mountain Strays
Back Pages
BAK
Baker Family Band
Barrel House Mamas
Bawn in the Mash
Bayou Diesel
Beaucoup Blues
Beausoleil
Belleville Outfit
Bentley Adair
Big Daddy Love
Bill Noonan & The Fallen Gentlemen
Billy Constable
BIlly Gilmore Bluegrass Band
Blair Crimmins
BLITCH!
Blonde Blues
Blue Dragons
Bluestopia
Bluestopia Highway
Bob Burnette
Bob Hinkle
Bob Jarmillo
Bob Margolin
Bobby G Blues Band
Bobby Lee Rodgers Trio
Boo Raye
Bote
Braden Land
Braidstream
Brian Ashley Jones
Brian McGee and the Hollow Speed
Brilliant Inventions
Brittany Reilly Band
Brooke Clover Band
Brushfire Stankgrass
Bryan Elijah Smith
Buckerettes
Buffalo
Buncombe Turnpike
Business (The)
Buster
Cain & Annabelle
Calamity Jayne
Cary Fridley
Cattle Truck
Chalwa
Cheeksters
Chesterface
Chris O'Neill
Chuck Beattie Blues
Chuck Brodsky
Clearwater Connection
Coal Dust
Corduroy Road
County Farm
Cowboy Jack Clement
Crystal Kind
Cyril Neville
Dan Johnston
Dana and Susan Robinson
Dangermuffin
Darol Anger
Dave Desmelik
Dave Foraker
Dave Turner
David Dhoop
David Holt
David Kraai & Saddle Tramps
Dehlia Low
Delta Saints
Doubting Thomas
DSF Earth Corps
Duke Freeman
Dustin Burley
Electric Owls
Eliza Lynn
Eliza Rosbach
Eric Sommer
Erika Jane and Remember the Bees
Everton Blender
Every Mother's Dream
Fineline
Firecracker Jazz
Firefly Revival
Floating Action
Flying Whales
Free Grass Revival
Free Planet Radio
Front Porch Swing
Funkuponya
Fustics
Gandalf Murphy & Slambovian Circus of Dreams
George Terry & The Zealots
Gin Fits
Gina Dalmas
Ginny Waite
Good Ole Boyz
Great American Taxi
Groove Collectors
Harry Mo
Hay Sugar
Herd of Main
Hickory Ashes
High Tide Blues
High Windy
Hobo's and Lace
Honeycutters
Hoots and Hellmouth
Hotwires
Humbuckers
Ian Thomas
James Richards
Jamie Laval
Jay and Mandy Carter
Jay Brown
Jazz The Ripper
Jeff Coffin’s Mu’tet
Jeff Luckadoo
Jeff Markham & The Last Call
Jeff Warner
Jen and the Juice
Jenne Sluder
Jibblin
Jim Tyrell
Jimmy Brown
Jimmy Landry
Jo Henley
John Kruegger Trio
Johnson's Crossroads
JoltWagon
Jon Stickley Band
Jonathan Scales and Fourchestra
Jonesalee
Josh Goforth
Josh Singleton
JP Delanoye
Julia Ann Roberts
Juliana Finch & Noonday Drunks
Justin Jones & The Driving Rain
Kate Campbell & Sally Van Meter
Kellin Watson w/
Ken Perlman
Kevin Scanlon
Kort McCumber
Kriegsmarine
Kyle's Garage Band
Lance Mills
Larry Coryell Trio
Larry Keel
Laura Blackley
Laura Boosinger
Lazybirds
Lee Boys
Leigh Glass Band
Les Honky more Tonkies
Levi Douglas Band
Locomotive Pie
Lonesome Heroes
Lyndsay Wojcik
Lyndsay Wojcik
Mac Arnold and Plate Full O Blues
Magpies
Makia Groove
Malcolm Holcombe
Mariam Matossian
Marina Raye
Mark Schimick and
Mark Stuart & The Bastard Sons
Marley's Ghost
Marsupial
Marsupial
Martha Bassett
Matt Urmy and the Black Lillies
Matt Walsh
McKenzie Mill
MENAGE
Michael Bellar
Michael Freer
Michail Burgin & The Drinkers Union
Michelle Leigh
Milele Roots
Mississippi John Doude
Montana Skies
Montana Slim String Band
Ms Jones & the Velvettones
Mud Cutt
Mug
MUSE
Nikki Talley
No Strings Attached
Now You See Them
Ol Hoopty w/Crystal Bray
One Leg Up
Oso Rey
Outlaw Symphony
Packway Handle Band
Paco Shipp
Parker Brooks
Pat Flaherty
Paul Edelman & Jangling Sparrows
Paul's Creek
Payin the Rent
Peace Jones
Peggy Ratsusz & Big Road
Phuncle Sam
Piedmont Boys
Pimps of Joytime
Pitch Slickers
Pond Water Experiment
Pop Ferguson with Kat Williams
Queen Anne's Revenge
Rafe Hollister Band
Raising The Glass
Ras Alan
Ras Michael & The Sons of Negus
Ray Bonneville
Red Rocking Chair
Red Sammy
Red Wellies
Reggae Infinity
Richard Barrett
Richard Shulman Jazz Trio
Ringing Cedars
Riyen Roots
Robin Bullock
Rooster Blues
Sara Grey and Kieron Means
Sara Kelley
Scissormen
Scott Kirby
Screech Owl Serenade
Screen Door Porch
Secret B-Sides
Seth Lee
Seth Markham
Shane Pruitt Blues Band
SHANTAVAANI
Sheila Kay Adams
Silver Dagger Bluegrass
Sirius.B
Skinny Legs & All
Smart Brothers
Sons of Ralph
Soulgrass Rebellion
South 85
South French Broads
Southern Silk
Speedsquare
Spikedrivers
Spiritual Rez
Sprout Up Hoe Down
Stephanie's Id
Stereofidelics
Stillhouse Hollow
Swills & Coal Dust
TATER Traveling Circus
Taylor Martin
Tennessee Hollow
Terry Garland Blues Band
Thunderdrums
Tim Marsh
Todd Greene
Tramped by Turtles
Triad
UNCA Electronic Music Ensemble
Underhill Rose
Union County
Unity Village
Valorie Miller
Velvet Truckstop
Velvet Truckstop and others
Vertigo Jazz Project
VINYL
Whales
What It Is
Wink Keziah & Deluxe Motel
Wiseapple
Woody Pines
Woody Wood
WSNB
YARN
Yellar Dog
Youngers
Zach Blew
Zaq Suarez

Thu 12/31 Wink Keziah at Town Pump Tavern

Thursday Dec 31st
New Years Eve with
Wink Keziah and Deluxe Motel
at Town Pump Tavern
8:30pm

Wink Keziah and his band, Delux Motel, have built a loyal following at the Town Pump Tavern through their appearances over the past few years. Wink embodies the spirit of honky-tonk and outlaw country and has found a perfect fit in the welcoming crowds at Western North Carolina oldest and most authentic honky-tonk bar, The Town Pump Tavern.

His new release, Hard Times, is a great follow-up to his previous CD, Working Songs for the Drinking Class. Hard Times , is the first solo outing for the veteran roots troubadour, who recently relocated to Austin, Texas from his native North Carolina.

Wink Keziah describes himself as an urban hillbilly but his music is the stuff of rural working class America. . His sound nourished by moonshine, draped in kudzu and road-tested in clubs and barrooms sprawled across the country. Wink Keziah and Delux Motel are quickly becoming a favorite among fans and media alike with their high powered, super tight brand of scorching outlaw country.

Wink Keziah and Delux Motel are proud members of The Americana Music Association, The Roots Music Association and ASCAP.

"Wink Keziah plays the pure, hardscrabble country-tinged rock that Parsons pioneered way back when… It's rock 'n' roll with a crying pedal steel guitar and songs about the hard life and honky-tonk dreams of the blue collar Joe." -- The Savannah Morning News

http://www.winkkeziah.com/
www.myspace.com/townpumptavernllc

Thu 12/31 Agent 23 Skidoo Party at White Horse Black Mountain

A Kids New Years Eve Party

With

Secret Agent 23 Skidoo

and
THE AMAZING LULU and CREW

STORYTELLER EXTRAORDINAIRES!

We will have a mock champagne toast

for the kids with sparkling apple juice!
Price: Adults 6$, Kids 4$


By combining the world of infectious beats and rhymes that he grew up on with the magical realm of childhood, Agent 23 Skidoo aims to introduce kids to hip hop without compromising either one.

His debut album, “Easy”, mixes traditional funk, bluegrass, reggae and blues with classic golden age hip hop beats. Then, he tops it off with positive, party rocking rhymes, and a slew of exciting characters from the last dragon left on earth to the bluegrasshopper.

Entertainment and education strike a perfect balance in this story filled party album, making it a pamper shaking good time. Kids of all ages, (even the adult type) have been spotted nodding their heads to its sophisticated musicality.

Secret Agent 23 Skidoo had spent over a decade touring nationally in a live hip hop band, and half that time as a Dad, when he realized a need for hip hop both kids and parents could relate to.

Thu 12/31 Swayback Sisters and The Business at White Horse Blk Mtn

Come ring in the New Year

on Thursday December 31st

at White Horse Black Mountain

with TWO great bands

THE SWAYBACK SISTERS

and

THE BUSINESS

The Swayback Sisters are Laura Blackley, Nikki Talley & Lyndsay Wojcik. Hailing individually from Asheville, North Carolina, these "sisters" decided to join forces & create a diverse musical experience for themselves as well as their audiences. While each Sister is proficient in her songwriting & crafty guitar work, the real treat is the blending of their voices in three-part harmony.

Performing mostly their own originals, this trio also has select older standards and re-vamped covers in their repertoire. (Accapella versions of old Appalachian folks songs side by side with popular hits done the Swayback way!) As well as guitar, they accompany their beautiful voices with other instruments including banjo and fiddle.

www.myspace.com/theswaybacksisters

The Business
 brings the “Real Deal”.

Six of the best players that Western North Carolina has to offer comprise this incredibly energetic and soulful group. The Business pays tribute to two great eras of music, the glamorous vocal jazz era of the 20’s 30’s and 40’s and the infectious Motown and Soul era from the 50’s trough the 70s. With a repertoire that includes the hits from Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Lois Armstrong, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Al green and many more, you will delight on the dance floor or from your seat as the music is infectious to dancers and listeners alike.

Whether you prefer a classic vocal jazz ensemble or a “blow the roof off the place” dance band, or both, The Business delivers the goods; vocal and instrumental jazz, blues and classic rock.
We are so excited to share with our friends what private party throwers have been soaking in for years. Bring your dancing shoes and leave your inhibitions at home. Find something to celebrate and forget about everything else for this one night. We are not coming to play a gig, we are coming to give you the time of your life.

www.thebusinessmusic.com/
www.whitehorseblackmountain.com/

Sat 12/26 Jazz the Ripper at White Horse Blk Mtn

Saturday December 26

Jazz the Ripper

at White Horse Black Mountain

8pm

Jazz The Ripper has a unique sound that can't be summed up by the boundaries of genre. It is only limited to the creative juices running through the brains of these young musicians. Jazz The Ripper never shows their age in their playing, only their energy.

JTR started out in the fall of 2006 as a jam band. We played together a few months and wrote a song or two. A few band members came and went, but we got serious when Will and James joined the band. We wrote some songs, learned some covers, and played a few gigs around Asheville, trying out our "style". As we wrote more of our own material, each one of us contributing to every song, we began to realize our potential, and that with our combined efforts, we could create a new and unique jazz/funk fusion sound. Recently, our original bass player has rejoined the band.

All of us seniors are college bound to schools of music: Joe Hamilton and Julian Samal, our Sax players, are both headed to UNC-G to the School of Music Jazz Performance program. Our Drummer, Jordan Arnold, is headed to NorthWestern University School of Music Percusion program. Our Bassist, Ted Marks, is headed for Berklee School of Music.

www.myspace.com/jazztheripper

http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com/

Sat 12/26 Dave Foraker & Bobby Jaramillo at Straightaway Cafe

Saturday, December 26th

Dave Foraker & Bob Jaramillo

at The Straightaway Cafe

6pm

Dave Foraker and Bob Jaramillo are veteran entertainers who've teamed up for the first time to create a unqiue piano/mandolin duo. Their sound is organic, not contrived... energetic, jazzy & soulful. The piano establishes a groove... Bob's mandolin dances in & out & around... & Dave's gritty voice hits the perfect spaces. With an extensive repertoire, they have the ability to shape the individual performances to the specific needs of each audience.

Their music will excite you... their stories will make you laugh... or, may give you something to ponder... but, most definitely... you will be entertained by two of the area's most uniquely gifted talents.

Dave Foraker is an award-winning blues vocalist whose career began in the mid-60's near St. Louis. Over the last 45 years, he has sung & played with rock, country, beach, variety, blues & gospel groups... & also has had an extensive solo career. Dave has performed for audiences at The Biltmore Estate for the last 12 years & his 2004 homage to Black Gospel, "Thank The Lord" , crossed over onto the Southern Gospel radio charts

Piedmont Entertainment
says : "Dave has the kind of voice that aspiring singers long for... & the seasoning that can only be gained through thousands of performances. I've seen Dave in front of a hot blues band... & as a solo pianist/vocalist at several hotel piano bars. Either way, it's hard to top his voice for soul-filled sincerity."

Bob Jaramillo was born into a musical family that moved from New Mexico to the Swannanoa Valley. He is a veteran musician who has played a variety of instruments in a variety of bands, but his "rapid-fire precison & an ear for the unusual" makes him a much sought-after mandolinist in several genres of music. Bob was the proprietor of Jaramillo's Pickin' Parlor & has played with Malcolm Holcombe, David Cody, "Only Human" & "The Graybeard Ramblers".


www.myspace.com/davidalanforaker
www.myspace.com/slidez53
http://www.straightawaycafe.com/

Thu 12/24 The Wilderness Act at White Horse Blk Mtn

WHITE HORSE CHRISTMAS PRESENT
The White Horse in Black Mountain

is offering a Christmas Eve Show

free to the community

on Thursday, December 24th

from 6 - 8pm.

This all-ages concert promises to be a memorable one, featuring the debut of "The Wilderness Act", an exciting new folk-duo with ancient celtic influence and powerful presentation.

Bob Hinkle and Kimberly Hughes, co-owners of the White Horse, will also perform.

"We really appreciate the White Horse for welcoming us and opening the doors on Christmas Eve. It is rare that songwriters can debut in a venue of this caliber and present new music to unassuming ears. It will be a bit mysterious for the audience. I expect a very magical night." - Lance and Crissa Moore, The Wilderness Act

Lance Moore describes The Wilderness Act as: "guitar . hammer dulcimer . voices . piano . original . ancient . Celtic . spirited . mystery . harmony . love . hope . humor . peace . passion . intensity . interested?"

Regional music fans will remenber Lance and Crissa from their previous group, Gypsy Bandwagon.

Carissa Moore, piano, studied music and science in college, earning a degree in both music and science. She has performed with the rock band Woven Hearts and Irish-music band Celtic Knot. Her piano work is as stunning as her fiddle playing. Guitarist, Lance Moore,spent his entire childhood roaming all over the west. Always the adventurer, his desert treks and mountain explorations have led to beautiful and remote locales. He did play with several moderately unsuccessful bands in the 80s, but spent all his money on hiking and skiing addictions. Later moved to the Great Smoky Mountains and answered Carissa's ad for a moody, Irish guitarist. She got the guitarist - he got a wife!

Wed 12/23 Woody Wood at The Blackbird Restaurant

Wed December 23

Woody Wood

at The Blackbird Restaurant

8pm

Aaron “Woody” Wood may be a legend.
The skinny white boy from the mountains of Western North Carolina carries around more soul in his restless bones and battered guitar than most of us ever dream of.

With a background as diverse as his music, Woody converges elements from all walks of life to present music that contains a sense of familiarity like no other.
His songs are stories that are delivered as if he was giving his first account and confession of the subject matter.

When he sings he SPEAKS to you,not at you.
“I think the most important thing is that you have to be completely honest in your music,” Wood says.And he bears it evidently and without shame.

One look at the long list of artists he has shared the stage with exemplifies his diversity, not to mention respect from his musical peers. From Jimmy Martin to Leon Russel, R.L. Burnside to Warren Haynes,country music superstar Sara Evans,or Carlos Santana,Woody has played and learned from some of those who have helped shape music into what it is today.

Growing up, Woody was steeped in the knowledge, legacy, and traditions of Bluegrass music. His father, A.L. Wood,and his band, The Smokey Ridge Boys, toured the traditional bluegrass circuit extensively alongside legends like Bill Monroe, The Stanley Brothers and The Seldom Scene. Tagging along with his father to various festivals, Woody experienced first hand the power of music and the etiquette that goes into it.

As he got older his appreciation of music grew to much wider horizons. Soul, R&B, blues, folk, rock, jazz and world music now started to blend with the sounds of his childhood.

As a professional musician, Woody was a pivotal member of the Blue Rags, with whom he had success with National media coverage (MTV) and international tours.

Woody was also recorded and performed with a slew of New Orleans and WNC’s finest musicians in what was a blending of musical styles, combining New Orleans Jazz and Bluegrass. The Blue Brass Sessions featured members of Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Rebirth Brass Band, Larry Keel,Troy”Trombone Shorty” Andrews, and many others.

Woody delivers his music with all the soul, power, and energy that have made him renowned as a musician’s musician,
sets the stage and then proceeds to burn it down with original material that breathes a new fire of of passion and honesty."

www.theblackbirdrestaurant.com/
www.woodywoodmusic.com/

Sat 12/19 Power of Ten Celebration at Town Pump

The POWER OF TEN

A Town Pump Tavern

Charity Event

Saturday

December 19th

3pm until

The holidays are a time for sharing and the Town Pump is excited to present a musical extravaganza which focuses on sharing with those in need in our community while celebrating and sharing good times with each other at the Town Pump.

Ten is a Powerful Number and we intend to prove it.Our Christmas Charity Event will feature 10 hours of great live music and your price of admission will be TEN.


Either:

$10 Cash (to be donated to the Presbyterian Home of Children in Blk Mtn)
OR
a $10 dollar Christmas Present (unwrapped) to go to Toys For Tots WNC
OR
10 Canned Good Items to go to MANNA FOOD BANK


Performers include:

Brian McGhee, Valorie Miller, Dan Johnston, George Terry & Aaron Price, Freddy Bradburn , Ruth Wakefield, Cain & Annabelle, Paco Shipp, Jimmy Landry, Leigh Glass Band, Buzz Flueheart, The Hillbillionaires

plus they'll be hot spiced apple cider and christmas cookies

Sat 12/19 Winter Solstice Jam at White Horse

Come celebrate the holiday season with the 2009 edtion of

WHITE HORSE BLACK MOUNTAIN

WINTER SOLSTICE JAM

Saturday

December 19th

Featuring the music of

Kellin Watson,

Velvet Truckstop,

Members of the Duhks,

Orange Hour,

Keith Williams

and more.

“There are a lot of common talents in the world, But there are very few rare talents, and I feel that Kellin is a rare, uncommon talent. Her songs have the ability to take someone gently by the wrist and tell them a story...”-Billy Corgan, of The Smashing Pumpkins"

"Kellin Watson isn't a girl with a guitar. She's a girl with a guitar, the ability to craft intelligent, inspired songs, and she's armed with a real-deal, blues-rock voice. It's a voice, unlike the sugar-sweetness of today's constant supply of disposable pop idols, which doesn't falter." Jambase

"Velvet Truckstop are building a solid foundation and have certainly absorbed lessons from the right teachers. This band has the right elements and perhaps most importantly, the aching hunger that drives real musicians. I could see them carving their names on those tall lonesome Southern pines with the heavy hitters."Sarah Hagerman, Jambase.com

"If kissing the mountain air they breathe over in Black Mountain, North Carolina makes you sound anything like Velvet Truckstop lead singer Jamie Dose, then the air must be sweeter up there. " -Brad Hodge, Honest Tune Magazine Nashville T.N.


Fresh off the release of their self titled debut album, Velvet Truckstop’s music represents a culmination of the band’s hard earned experiences and travels. What you get are tight vocal harmonies, searing guitars, heavy keyboard driven groove and a tight rhythm section that holds it all together

Sat 12/19 The Stereofidelics at Beacon Pub

Saturday December 19th

The Stereofidelics

at Beacon Pub

9 pm

The StereoFidelics blend jazz-influenced improvisation with their art rock melodies and extreme instrumental choreography to deliver an exciting show for both the eyes and ears. By showcasing their multi-instrumental capability, these two talented musicians are able to operate completely as a duet and deliver a full sound.



The StereoFidelics consist of Chris Padgett (acoustic and electric guitars, keyboard, synthesizer, synth bass, live loops, and vocals) and Melissa McGinley (electric violin, drums, and vocals).



The Stereofidelics have the energy of Bluegrass, the seduction of Latin, the freedom of Jazz and the raw passion of Hard Rock driven by instinctive virtuosity and musicianship.



http://www.myspace.com/thestereofidelics


http://www.beaconpub.info/

Fri 12/18 James Richards at The Straightaway Cafe

Friday December 18
James Richards
at The Straightaway Cafe
6:00pm

James Richards makes music to live but not for a living, balancing music alongside graduate school, family and work. While Richards put musical roots in Asheville, NC in 2000 to live out his dream as a performing songwriter, he currently saves his voice and guitar mostly for campfire sing-a-longs, benefits, house parties, and places of worship.

Richards also collaborates with local musicians, particularly as a bass player for Night's Bright Colors.

A classicly trained singer steeped in self-described acousticfunkgrass, Richards looks to Lightnin' Hopkins, Otis Redding, and Peter Gabriel among others for inspiration.

http://www.reverbnation.com/jamesrichards

http://www.straightawaycafe.com/

Fri 12/18 Lance Mills at White Horse Black Mountain

Friday Dec 18th

Lance Mills and the Cavemen

with Garbage Bear

8:30pm

Born in Indiana, Lance Mills started singing in front of people at age 17, and got a guitar the following year. He played in rock and blues cover bands until moving to Western NC in 1994. In North Carolina, Lance got excited about bluegrass, and together with Ty Gilpin, Jones Smith, and Will Chatham formed the Second String bluegrass band. Lance played with Second String for four years. He then fronted Blue Monday, and currently performs as Lance Mills and the Cavemen.


Lance describes his music as "Truditional" stating that truditional music is new music that sounds old. authentic, genuine, sincere and heartfelt. a fresh pour of coffee in your grandad's favorite cup, a well worn pair of jeans with a brand new patch on the knee, real songs that lend a little comfort. In addition to being a seasoned performer, Lance is a cherished and prolific songwriter. His songs recorded by a who’s who of rising starts in Roots, Country and Bluegrass music including The Steep Canyon Rangers, Songs From the Road Band, The Biscuit Burners and Town Mountain


Garbage Bear's sound has been described as americana rock, indie rock, alt-country, roots rock among other generes. The truth is that it's an ecletic blend with defies narrow categorization.


Garbage Bear consists of Will Straughan no Pedal Stee, Brad Hutchinson on Electric Bass, Josh Haddix on electrick guitar, Jenny Benford on Vocals and Will Chatham on Drums. Many of these musicians also play in Lance Mills band, but Garbage Bear gives them a chance to ramp up the volume. Jenny and Brad are well known from their past work with Jim and Jenny and the Pinetops. Josh was a founding member of regional bluegrass favorite, The Greasy Beans.


Will Straughan has been a member of the Emma Gibbs Band and more recently he's performed with a variety of regional artists including Shannon Whitworth, Eliza Lynn, Kellin Watson, and his own trio Red June. Will Chatham, Garbage Bear's drummer, also an excellent banjo player, was an integral part of the indie music scene in Louisville, KY, and has also been in several local and national touring bands (Black Eyed Dog; The Whappers).

Fri 12/18 Hollywood Red & Blackjack at The Watershed

Friday December 18

Woody Wood and Hollywood Red

Blackjack

and others

at The Watershed

8:30pm

Woody Wood and Hollywood Red

As a professional musician, Woody was a pivotal member of the Blue Rags, with whom he had success with National media coverage (MTV) and international tours. Woody was also recorded and performed with a slew of New Orleans and WNC’s finest musicians in what was a blending of musical styles, combining New Orleans Jazz and Bluegrass. The Blue Brass Sessions featured members of Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Rebirth Brass Band, Larry Keel,Troy”Trombone Shorty” Andrews, and many others.

Woody delivers his music with all the soul, power, and energy that have made him renowned as a musician’s musician. His trio, Hollywood Red, amps it up for full bore, rock. Time and time again, Woody Wood and Hollywood set the stage and proceed to burn it down with original material that breathes the fire of rock n’ roll. As artistic alchemists, this trio melds their musical styling into an intricate and expansive sound. From the first note to the last, there is no mistaking that they are the real deal.


BlackJack



With a strong commitment to classic material matched by originals that rock just as hard, four young boys with an average age of 13 years old have been rapidly progressing in the Southeastern music scene for over three years now. The band has played in well over 75 venues, including charity events, rallies, and festivals throughout the Southeast. The live energy coming from such young talent has been entertaining crowds from motorcycle rallies, music festivals, and school events. This is rock music at its finest. Solid drums, shredding guitars, thumping bass, and wailing vocals have always been in the formula for solid rock music, and these boys get an A+ in each category. The support of their parents doesn’t hurt, either.


Each of the kids are very proud of the fact that their parents are always at their shows supporting all they do (and keeping an eye out, too).

http://www.myspace.com/blackjackrocks4

Fri 12/18 Matt Urmy at Town Pump Tavern

Friday December 18

Matt Urmy

at Town Pump Tavern

8:30pm

Born in New York City, but raised in Tennessee, Matt Urmy walks in the footsteps of many traditions. A troubadour performer and composer, he has two independent album releases, with the third due out in July 2009, and a published book of poetry.

At his performances he weaves spoken word poetry into his folk-blues style of storytelling and singing. You can catch him solo, or with his band, The Revelators.

Passion is a powerful force. The records keep getting written and recorded, each year, his craft improves, and his voice is more unique. His talent combined with his work ethic, and his compelling love for music and language keep moving him forward...

"Urmy is his own man, blessed with a tuneful, Knopfler-esque baritone that’s as well suited to singing as to the spoken word. A student of the late Maori healer Hohepa “Papa Joe” Delamere, Urmy does healing work himself, and the impulse to uplift comes through. But if that sounds too “New Agey,” don’t let it deter you: The majority of the material recalls the groovin’ country soul of The Byrds and Flying Burrito Brothers or the thoughtful folk of John Prine"— The Nashville Scene



http://matturmy.com/


www.myspace.com/townpumptavernlc

Fri 12/18 Riyen Roots at Beacon Pub

Friday December 17
Riyen Roots
at Beacon Pup
9:30pm

“From pre-war blues tunes, to soul, funk, hip hop and reggae, Riyen Roots plays a wide variety of musical genres in any given song, following in the footsteps of those who change the way society thinks about peace, love, freedom, equality and the pursuit of self enlightenment.”

RiYeN RoOtS gives raw uncut truth through his music, time and time again. He invites us to take a look at ourselves and the everchanging world around us.With a talent for writing in a prophetic state of consiousness,and a truely unique sense of melody and rhythm, he creates songs with familar old timey vibes with very powerful lyrical content, continuing the tradition of great wordsmiths like Woody Guthrie,Willie Dixon,Blind Willie Johnson,Bob Dylan, Tom Waits,Peter Tosh, and Johnny Cash. Following in the footsteps of those who have found a way to change the way society thinks about topical issues such as the struggles between good and evil, feelings of the heart, freedom of opression, love, and of course them good old blues we all feel from time to time. "

Born Ryan Michael Moore in Atlantic City,New Jersey on May 6th 1978.... Currently living the good life in the great mountains of Asheville,North Carolina.Having lived everywhere from Rabbit Hash,Kentucky To Philidelphia,to Atlantic City,to Williamsburg,VA RiYeN RoOtS (a.k.a."RiYeN MiC CoOL") Has been performing and playing music professionaly for audiences since the age 3. As a child he sang "old standards" and for different events around the Atlantic City and Philadelphia area,performing at Martin Luther King Jr.,Veteren's Day, and Memorial Day parades, city events,casinos,and singing live on television four years in a row on Jerry Lewis's March of Dimes Telethon.Growing up performing in Atlantic City was the ultimate learning environment to teach him the ropes of the entertainment biz.

This guys has been performing in the biz a while and shared stages and brushed shoulders with some of the best in the buisiness.Now with twenty five plus years in the music industry, and he's only thirty one. He would like to be seen in the book of life as an artist first and foremost who expressed his passions for the state of those around him on this planet by way of MUSIC AND THE WRITTEN WORD, the most powerful mediums of his time.A musician,preacher, poet, family man, and social activist, who gave all he had mind, body, spirit, and voice to a world in need.

www.myspace.com/riyenroots
http://www.beaconpub.info/

Fri 12/18 Actual Proof at Pisgah Brewing

Friday Dec 18th

Actual Proof

at Pisgah Brewing

8pm

Actual Proof is an original instrumental group whose music emphasizes rich grooves and rhythmic explorations. The group stands out from other bands since they blend mallet percussion (vibes and marimba), keys, funk bass, samples, and acoustic and electronic percussion. The group can perform a jazz-fusion set for jazz venues and a nastier funk set for clubs and bars.

The members of Actual Proof bring bring a wide array of influences, backgrounds, and skills to the group. Each member is a skilled soloist who strives to integrate their improvisations into the development of the groove. The band is currently performing regularly in the Charlotte NC as well as in other cities in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Actual Proof is proud to be a member of the Carolinas Live Music Society

www.myspace.com/actualproof3
www.pisgahbrewing.com/

Thu 12/17 Billy Gilmore Bluegrass Band at Town Pump

Thursday December 17

Billy Gilmore Bluegrass Band

at Town Pump Tavern

8:30pm

The Billy Gilmore Band is based out of Asheville, NC. The band plays bluegrass, progressive acoustic music and really just about any genre of music you can imagine in acoustic form. Currently they are a regional based group in the Southeast doing shows between dates he is doing with the Brittany Reilly Band.


Billy has performed with many bands in his musical career and currently also performs with the Brittany Reilly Band (Country/Bluegrass/Honky-Tonk) who he has played more than 300 shows with since 2006 travelling more than 60,000 miles touring nationally supporting her "Good Old Country Sound" CD Release.

He has been a member and toured with the Hickory Project, an international touring bluegrass band and toured throughout the US and Europe with them. Billy began playing music at the age of seven starting on the 5-Sting Banjo, eventually moved on to guitar, mandolin, fiddle, dobro, keyboards, guitar synth.... anything you can make sounds with basically!


He applies basic forms of theory and improvisation learned in the jazz programs he took in college, and from playing with great musicians most of his life, learning to improvise and jam he has developed a style of his own. He has enjoyed success touring both internationally and as well as playing in many venues & festivals across North America.

http://www.myspace.com/billygilmore327
www.myspace.com/townpumptavernllc

Thu 12/17 Queen Anne's Revenge at Pisgah Brewing

Thursday December 17

The Queen Anne's Revenge

at Pisgah Brewing

7pm

Fiesty mountain music that Nashville and your preacher warned you about. Rounders, miscreants and ne'er do wells welcome as well as their dogs.

Named after Edward Teach's (aka Blackbeard) commandeered pirate ship that wreaked havoc and mayhem along the South Carolina and Virginia coasts the and raises the dram glass to natives such as Charlie Poole, Bascom Lamar Lunsford, Etta Baker, Tommy Jerrell, Benton Flippen, Frank Profitt and others who created the "Carolina Sound" that to this day defines North Carolina string band music. In addition to the ballads and fiddle tunes their repetoire includes both hokum and maritime tunes.

http://www.myspace.com/thequeenannesrevenge9

http://www.pisgahbrewing.com/

Sat 12/12 Paul's Creek at White Horse

Saturday Dec 12

Paul's Creek

at White Horse Black Mountain

8pm

Stories from the banks of Paul’s Creek mix with traditional mountain sounds, originals, folk, bluegrass and more.

With a focus on singing and harmonies, Carol plays guitar and dances, Jamie’s on upright bass, Troy’s on banjo and special guest Tim Gardner (High Windy Band) plays fiddle. This group loves fun, with the crowd shouting requests and singing along.


“Paul’s Creek band represents what mountain music in the Blue Ridge is all about! The musicianship and variety is wonderful. And their interaction with the audience really makes for a great show! Feed & Seed highly recommends this band.” Rev. Phillip Trees, owner

Vist the bands website.

http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com/

Sat 12/12 Paul Edelman at Town Pump

Saturday December 12

Paul Edelman

at Town Pump Tavern

8:30pm

The Jangling Sparrow, Paul Edelman originally came out of the Philly music scene. Paul was a Boxcar, a Butcher Holler Boy and lead guitar for Naked Omaha, three of the hottest tickets in town, simultaneously.
Sharing bills with Big Sandy, Marah, Drive by Truckers, The Bottlerockets, The Sadies, Niko Case.

It was no surprise then when Paul busted out on his own with the Jangling Sparrows, he was selling out the World Cafe and sharing bills with James McMurtry, Robert Earl Keen and Langhorn Slim.
Since relocating to the Blue Ridge Mountains The jangling Sparrow's heavy hitting songwriting has already been met with an outstanding reception at some of the most respected venues in the area and radio in the region.

http://www.myspace.com/janglingsparrows

www.myspace.com/townpumptavernllc

Sat 12/12 Jay Brown at Straightaway Cafe

Saturday December 12

Jay Brown

at Straightaway Cafe

6pm

Jay Brown is a roots-orientated, one-man band from Boone, North Carolina, who has been playing guitar since the age of 7 and writing songs since high school. A prolific songwriter, Jay's performance repertoire contains more than 50 original songs, as well as various covers from a wide spectrum of genres.

His eclectic musical tastes found expression when he became a founding member of the old time, swing band Lazybirds, a band that blends a wide variety of musical styles, including jazz and blues, to create a fresh and soul stirring sound.

Jay has spent years traveling and playing around the U.S., absorbing our rich musical heritage and performing with artists such as Doc Watson, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Etta Baker.

In addition to these experiences, Jay has also taken multiple trips to Ghana, West Africa, where he studied, taught and performed traditional African music with the native Ghanaians.

A versatile musician, Jay is as much at home playing the blues in New Orleans as he is playing jazz or classical in New York City.

www.myspace.com/jaybrownguitar
http://www.straightawaycafe.com/
www.jaybrownmusic.com/bio.html

Fri Dec 11 Dave Desmelik at Beacon Pub

Friday December 11

Dave Desmelik

at Beacon Pub

9:00pm

"Desmelik reminds me of the reasons I got into bed with Americana on the first date. An unpretentious approach to songwriting and performance, gritty and generic without being predictable, his songs show an excellent range."-www.americana-uk.com

Dave Desmelik has established himself as an accomplished and rising singer/songwriter whose music might best be described as Americana or Alt/Country. Drawing upon influences from country to bluegrass to blues to rock n' roll, Desmelik writes and performs a unique blend of songs.

Growing up in Alpharetta, GA, music affected Dave early. He started playing bass guitar in his high school jazz band, as well as cello in his high school orchestra, while also learning the guitar. Dave returned is currently living in Asheville, NC, where he has been performing regionally as a solo artist and with his band "the HillBilly Cadavers". At the present time, Dave Desmelik continues to write songs and play music that is consistent and identifiable to all of his growing fanbase.

Dave has released six independent CDs, “Move On” (1998), “HaveAnother” (2001), “Afterthoughts” (2003), “When Your Eyes Are Closed” (2005), “Unheard Of” (2007) and “Onlooker” (2009).

Some Career Highlights and Awards
-2009 "Best Of" Mountain Xpress Readers Poll placed in three categories - Folk, Country-Alt/Country, and regional musician Brevard, NC

-"Onlooker" on the Roots Music Report Folk Airplay Chart for three weeks (Oct. 2009) reaching #17

-"Onlooker" reached #5 for North Carolina Roots Radio Chart (Oct. 2009)

www.davedesmelik.com/index.html

http://www.beaconpub.info/

Fri 12/11 Ol Hoopty at White Horse

Friday December 11

Ol Hoopty

at White Horse Black Mountain

8pm

From the Asheville Citizen-Times:"Ol’ Hoopty is an Asheville based band that, like its namesake, runs as smoothly as a slant-six engine with a crankcase full of 10W-30 right out of the can. With a style that’s reminiscent of Little Feat, Medeski Martin & Wood, and Delbert McClinton, Ol’ Hoopty rocks the house with organ-based soul grooves and surprisingly smart original songs.

They might throw in a cover by Louis Jordan or Jimmy Smith, just before speeding off onto their own “Dumpsta Funk” or “World’s Changing”. The individual band members have played all over the US and Europe, opening shows for The Police, Iggy Pop, The B-52s, and a zillion others, but they now they spend their time writing and recording, and fixing their wrecked ol’ cars with duck tape and Bondo."

From Ol Hoopty:"We call it Organ-ic Rock 'n Soul, but it's really just a big, spicy gumbo of all the things we all grew up listening to. We like to take our time and keep that groove cooking, inspired as we are by people like Jimmy Smith, Booker T. and the MG's and the Muscle Shoals crew."

Ol Hoopty is:
Bill Norlin
Steve Cohen
George Scott
Mike Berlin
Crystal Bray

Visit the Ol'Hoopty website for more info.

http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com/

Fri 12/11 Bobby G Blues at Town Pump

Friday Decemeber 11

Bobby B Blues Band

at Town Pump

8:30pm

He grew up playing 60's rock -- like The Venturas -- and soon began a love affair with the blues greats -- Elmore James, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, Howlin' Wolf --during his Detroit days. He toured and recorded with the 70's rock band -- Frijid Pink -- until they disbanded, and then moved on tour the U.S. with OuterDrive. Since then he's played with B. B. King, James Peterson, blues legend Diamond Teeth Mary, Nazareth, Pat Travers and Les Dudek, The Outfield, the James Gang and so many small bands, he can't remember them all.

For more than 12 years, the original Bobby G Band -- with bassist Eddie E. and drummer Gary Guzzardo (formerly with Marshall Tucker Band) was renown on Florida's Suncoast for their house rockin' blues that earned not only 'best of best' accolades from fans, but made them a sought after crowd pleaser by almost every blues club and festival in the Tampa-Sarasota-Bradenton area.


Always an innovator, Bobby still pushes the envelope with intricate chord progressions - now combined with his own cutting edge musical production of seven other instruments. Yes, he played them all himself, arranging and recording each track as the "band" for his one-man show. A heart-racing electric tour de force that is absolutely astonishing!


Bobby G appears in Western NC area as a house-rockin' one man show or accompanied by Tim Allen (blues harp) and Dave Todd (percussion).



For booking info, visit http://www.bobbyguitar.com/

www.myspace.com/townpumptavernllc

Fri 12/11 Floating Action at Pisgah Brewing

Friday December 11

Floating Action

at Pisgah Brewing

8pm

After Seth Kauffman’s 2006 debut and 2007 follow-up left critics drawing comparisons as diverse as Motown to the Carribean, Kauffman returns as Floating Action. This April, Park The Van Records will release Floating Action’s self-titled debut, and Kauffman’s most accomplished work to date.

Once again Kauffman has performed and recorded virtually every note himself at his home studio, and – in an age where obsessive computer editing and auto-tuning are taking the humanity out of even most home recordings – once again his refreshingly organic approach to making music is receiving rave reviews:
“He invokes those classic, soul staples of deep and penetrating bass lines, simple but ideal and perfect lyrics about the troubles of love and jingling guitars. He gives you the jitters and the absolute sway is all his." (Daytrotter).

Seth Kauffman
Evan Martin
Michael Libramento
Josh Carpenter

www.myspace.com/floatingaction
http://www.pisgahbrewing.com/

Thu 12/10 Marina Raye/River Guergerian at White Horse

Thursday Dec 10

Marina Raye

with River Guergerian

at White Horse Black Mountain

8pm

A special CD Release Concert for Mariana's Blue Moon Dancing project.

CLICK HERE TO READ A REVIEW OF THE NEW CD


Marina Raye is world-renowned as the "Feminine Voice of the Native Flute". What makes her original compositions so special is their deeply emotive quality which celebrates the essence of peace and harmony. Marina's music is used by many in the healing professions to invoke a state of tranquility and a sense of closeness to nature. Marina was born in Africa where she spent her first ten years. She draws inspiration from her deep love for the Earth as she shares her vision of the awakening of peace in every heart.

Trained as a classical musician, Marina has been called a sonic shaman because of her mastery of the native flute. Her instruments are hand-crafted by her husband, flutemaker Charlie Oakwind. Marina and Charlie live in western North Carolina, in a solar-powered home. They are committed to living gently on the Earth.


Visit the Marina Raye website



River Guergerian is one of the most sought after percusssionist in America and joined Marina in the studio to record this CD. Guergerian has quickly become a White Horse favorite from past appearances with Free Planet Radio, Mariam Matossian, Akira Satake Band and others.

River Guerguerian has been inspiring audiences with his ecstatic and versatile percussion for over 25 years. Whether playing with world-class symphonies or studio musicians, partnering with Grammy-award winning composers, or creating dynamic plays of rhythm for his own projects, River’s passion and attention to the vibrant life of the drum reverberates throughout the crowd.


Visit the River Guergerian website.

http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com/

Thu 12/10 Silver Dagger Bluegrass at Town Pump

Thursday December 10

Silver Dagger Bluegrass

at Town Pump Tavern

8:30pm

A recognized act in today's roots music scene, Silver Dagger brings together young and energetic talent from the country's leading music programs. Alumni of East Tennesee State's acclaimed bluegrass program, Grace Van't Hof and Ricky Cooper, Berklee alumnus, Ashleigh Caudill, and national touring veteran, Matt Purinton, work a stage like old hands. Weaving in and out of their solos and vocal harmonies, the group rivals seasoned artists many years their senior. Their different backgrounds and four home states influence their uniques instrumental styles. 2009 marks Silver Dagger's first complete touring season. The group's clever originals and covers of bluegrass favorites are sure to captivate any audience!


What people are saying about Silver Dagger:
"Silver Dagger is a dynamic acoustic band...and one of my favorites! They have great vocals that blend seamlessly with their controlled, powerful instrumental work. This fine group showcases a wealth of American and Bluegrass music...as well as expertly presenting the best of their own original songs. I look to these young folks to make important contributions to our music heritage for a long time!" -Marc Pruett (Kentucky Thunder, Balsam Range)

Band:
Ashleigh Caudill started out playing music with her family when she was young. While attending Berklee College of Music in Boston she had the opportunity to soak up the New England music scene playing with groups such as the New England Bluegrass Band, Joy Kills Sorrow, Lincoln Meyers and The String Alliance, and April Verch. She has performed live on XM radio, The Kennedy Center in Washington DC, The Berklee Performance Center and in countless bars and clubs in New England and on the Front Range of Colorado. An accomplished bluegrass musician and songwriter, she recently released her debut solo album, I'm Not Fallin,' featuring some of the most talented musicians in New England, as well as many of her original tunes.

Born and raised in Western Michigan, Grace Van't Hof studied violin and piano at a young age until she discovered the banjo in high school. She built a 5-string prototype that won 2nd place in a statewide Science Olympiad. Before moving to North Carolina, she studied in the Bluegrass music program at East Tennessee State University after receiving a scholarship based on banjo performance. Grace has also studied Voice and Visual Art at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI. After relocating to Asheville, Grace has performed and recorded with musical artists such as Buncombe Turnpike, the Steep Canyon Rangers, Brad Sweitzer and the Young Sophisticates, the Trainwreks, and Taylor Martin and Friends. Apart from bluegrass, she also works as a graphic designer and artist.

Matt Purinton has been playing music since he was just a kid. His parents had always been fans of Doc Watson, Merle Watson and Sam Bush, so its no surprise that this influence carried over to their son. Growing up in upstate South Carolina, Matt was exposed to a ton of traditional music and with the Reedy River Boys and Big Iron Bluegrass he played all over the South East. When he got an offer to play full time in Colorado he jumped at the chance. Upon moving to the great Rocky Mountains he met up with Viktor Barns and toured throughout California, Utah, Nevada, as well as Colorado. Now that Matt has become a fixture in the Northern Colorado music scene, he's moving to North Carolina to join the rest of Silver Dagger.

Ricky Cooper was born and raised in East Tennessee. Studying piano and listening to his father's country records in his youth instilled a love for music in him. An alumnus of ETSU's bluegrass program, Coop learned bluegrass standards from legends like Raymond McClain and Jack Tottle. He has toured around the southeast with the bluegrass and swing band, the Clear Liquor Pickers. Coop is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, proficient on everything from upright bass to piano, but his real strength are his creative guitar stylings. This was proven at Rockygrass '08 where Coop took home second place in his first guitar competition. His outstanding guitar playing, songwriting and bluegrass singing greatly contribute to the Silver Dagger sound

www.myspace.com/silverdaggerbluegrass

www.myspace.com/townpumptavernllc

Thu 12/10 Vertigo Jazz Project at Pisgah

Thursday December 10

Vertigo Jazz Project

at Pisgah Brewing

7pm

With the rock solid foundation of Pajamas (bass) and the "brontosaurus sized backbeat" of Sean Mason (drums); Preston Cate (guitar) and Justin W. Powell (keyboards) are free to explore the many combinations of colors that are used to improvise and compose VJP's unique sound.

With an improvisational approach, as well as frequent guest soloists, VJP plays a new show, every show. Vertigo Jazz Project is known for their compositions and performances through the jazz idiom. But people often ask “Is this Jazz?” VJP has taken on the task of bridging the gap b/w multiple genres of music such as Jazz, Funk, Latin, Rock, Jam, Avant, Classical, World, Country, but always maintaining a distinctively recognizable element of jazz. VJP takes their varied experience and creates original compositions of their easily recognizable form of music; paying homage to the aforementioned styles, with heavy emphasis on the jazz, soul jazz and world elements.

http://www.pisgahbrewing.com/

www.myspace.com/vertigojazzproject

Wed 12/9 The Honeycutters at The Blackbird Restaurant

Wednesday December 9

The Honeycutters

at The Blackbird Restaurant
8pm

The product of too much black coffee and not enough hugs, the Honeycutters (formerly the Bee's Knees) came together in the Spring of 2007. Since their first live performance at the Westville Pub in May of 07, when the band included only singer/songwriter Amanda Anne Platt and lead guitarist Peter James, they have steadily gained momentum, audience, and band members.

With the release of their first studio album, "Irene", the group has begun to expand their listening area to the greater Southeast. Their original americana, ranging from country ballads to honky-a-billy and blues, is a memorable blend of catchy melody, skillful composition, and honest songwriting.


Tonight they'll be performing as an acoustic duo.


http://www.thehoneycutters.com/
http://www.myspace.com/thehoneycutters
http://www.theblackbirdrestaurant.com/

Sat 12/5 Honky Tonk Holiday Celebration at Town Pump

THE BLACK MOUNTAIN MUSIC SCENE PRESENTS

A HONKY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

Saturday December 5th 8pm

at the Town Pump Tavern

Featuring

from Austin Texas

MARK STUART
and the BASTARD SONS

from Austin TX and Charlotte NC

WINK KEZIAH

from Asheville NC

DAVE DESMELIK

from Athens GA

BETSY FRANCK

Western North Carolina boasts many musical celebrations throughout the holiday season, but 2009 marks the debut of one of the most unique holiday celebrations in western North Carolina.

Austin, Athens, Asheville ..... each town different but each with an established national reputation for producing quality music and muscians and each of the Triple A music powers is represented at the Honky Tonk Holiday Celebration.

When it comes to honky-tonk atmosphere in WNC, only one place comes to mind. The Town Pump Tavern in Black Mountain NC has been a mainstay in the regional music scene for over 25 years. The club is known for it's unique small-town authentic honky-tonk spirit and national musicians have chosen to include The Town Pump on their tour schedules in spite of it's small size.

When outlaw-country legend, Billy Joe Shaver, looked to include an tourdate in Western NC, he passed over many larger venues and chose to book his show at the Town Pump Tavern where good honky-tonk music is appreciated. Mark Stuart and the Bastard Sons are arguably the most well-known Americana band to play the Town Pump since that well-remembered show by Billy Joe Shaver.

Mark Stuart and Bastard Sons are based out of Austin Texas and their music is a perfect example of the Texas Roadhouse sound that has made Austin famous the world over.

His current tour travels to several states over a 3 month period and the Black Mountain appearance is his only stop in North Carolina.

Stuart’s latest CD, Bend in the Road, has kept Mark Stuart and the Bastard Sons on the Americana airplay charts and Roots Music charts for several weeks. The recording currently sits at number 33 on the Americana Top 40, sandwiched in between Kris Kristofferson and Uncle Tupelo.

A recent live review in the Santa Barbara News Press commented: "Bands like [Mark Stuart and The Bastard Sons] are the reason country music is still vital…The group takes a classic sound, writes great original songs and plays the hell out of them." Mark Stuart has been a fixture on the national Americana music scene for several years. His recordings and live shows have garnered heavy media attention and extensive airplay. Stuart and the band have toured across America and their popularity carried them to Europe for a recent international tour.

Also on the program is Wink Keziah.

(http://www.winkkeziah.com/ )

Wink Keziah and his band, Delux Motel, have built a loyal following at the Town Pump Tavern through their appearances over the past few years. Wink embodies the spirit of honky-tonk and outlaw country and has found a perfect fit in the welcoming crowds at Western North Carolina oldest and most authentic honky-tonk bar, The Town Pump Tavern.

His new release, Hard Times, is a great follow-up to his previous CD, Working Songs for the Drinking Class. Hard Times , is the first solo outing for the veteran roots troubadour, who recently relocated to Austin, Texas from his native North Carolina.

Dave Desmelik (http://www.davedesmelik.com/ ) has repeatedly been voted a fan favorite in the annual "Best of" survey of readers of Mountain Xpress, a weekly paper in Asheville NC. Dave Desmelik is a favorite around the region but is also known throughout the country and across Europe. His recordings have made their way onto the Roots Music airplay charts both here and abroad. His CD, "Onlooker" was on Roots Music Report Folk Airplay Chart for three weeks reaching #17. Dave's CD "When Your Eyes Are Closed" reached #6 on the Euro Americana chart back in 2006.

Besty Franck, (http://www.bareknuckleband.net/ )is based out of Athens Georgia where she performs with the band, The Bare Knuckle Band. Betsy and BKB have played venues around the South including the Georgia Theatre, Tasty World, and the 40 Watt in Athens; Bragg Jam in Macon, Ga., Americana Fest in Newnan, Ga., and the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Accompanying Dave and Betsy will be dobroist, Josh Gibbs of Old Fort NC.

Explore this event on Facebook

www.markstuartmusic.com

www.winkkeziah.com

www.davedesmelik.com

www.myspace.com/townpumptavernllc.

Sat 12/5 The Afromotive at White Horse Black Mountain

Saturday December 5

The AFROMOTIVE

at White Horse Black Mountain

8pm

Based in Asheville, NC, Afromotive is helping to start a new wave of uptempo afrobeat music- fusing West African rhythms, song forms, and instrumentation with funk, improvisation, and straight-ahead dance beats. Their upcoming appearance at White Horse Black Mountain is going to be an all-out party event. Zabumba Samba Troupe opens the show!!! This will be Afromotive's final concert of 2009 and they're pulling out all the stops.

As a special VIP treat, the first 40 fans to respond can purchase a VIP ticket which includes the price of admission PLUS a ride from Asheville to Black Mountain and back on the LaZoom Bus. The LaZoom Bus will be picking people up at 7pm and dropping them back off in Asheville after the show ends. Special holiday treat for those VIP's on the LaZoom party bus, members of Afromotive will be entertaining their fans all the way to Black Mountain

$25 dollars includes the LaZoom Bus ride plus admission to the concert.

For VIP tickets Email afromotive@gmail.com

Concert Tickets are also available online at http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com/tickets.html

Check out the Concert entry on Facebook

Afromotive is led by thirty-third generation djembe player Adama Dembele from Cote d‘Ivoire. He has toured several continents, performing with various major acts such Oumou Sangare, Salif Keita, Affou Keita, Sogona Djata and many others. These traditional West African rhythms combined with a mentality that moves beyond pure traditionalism and into new realms of musical possibilities is what Afromotive brings to its audiences. It's a sound that crosses musical and ethnic boundaries.

"It's all about the beat...The pulsating rhythms of afrobeat have crossed cultures and continents to carve out a groove that has touched the backbone of generations of funk lovers... The sounds of West Africa now resonate through the mountains of North Carolina courtesy of Asheville's Afromotive." -Grant Britt, Creative Loafing.

The Afromotive have become festival favorites whereever they've played including appearances at :
Bonnaroo (2008)
Joshua Tree Music Festival (2008)
Bear Creek Music Festival (2008)
Trinumeral Festival (2008)
Asheville Music Jamboree (2007-08)
Bele Chere (2007-08)

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:

Afromotive has some great stuff in store for 2010; lots of new music and a new album; Adama Dembele and Ryan Reardon will be heading to Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) this winter where Adama is from. They will be bringing other Asheville friends to visit Adama's family, this will be his first time home in 4 years so there will be lots of celebrating, traditional African music, jam sessions, African dancing, music studies (Balafon, drums, & bass). The travelers will be keeping a video & audio record as well as a blog of their activities so stay tuned to their website for more info on that. WNC Magazine's associate editor Melissa Smith will be along for the journey and will also be writing about her travel experience to the Ivory Coast with Afromotive.

http://www.theafromotive.com/
http://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com/

Sat 12/5 Asheville Mural Project Benefit at Pisgah Brewing

Saturday December 5th

Asheville Mural Project Benefit

Featuring

Erika Jane
Josh Phillips
The Hillside Bombers

ASHEVILLE HORNS
Pierce Edens and Dirty Work
at Pisgah Brewing

4pm until

Pisgah Brewing Co. will hold a Winter Gala Fundraiser to benefit Arts 2 People's Asheville Mural Project.

The Asheville Mural Project, a branch of the Arts2People 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, exists to beautify and diversify Asheville’s urban landscape, providing artists and local community members with the opportunity to design and implement their own public art. We believe that murals enhance quality of life and create artful metropolitan experience through the transformation of conventional architecture. Our murals are both the testimony and celebration of a lively local arts culture.
www.arts2people.org/amp.html
www.myspace.com/ashevillemuralproject

FEATURED PERFORMERS INCLUDE:

Erika Jane, The Hillside Bombers, Pierce Edens and Dirty Work, Josh Phillips and Debrissa McKinney and The Asheville Horns

An art show will also be opening at 4 p.m. with private art from the local artists working on the mural.

The money raised from the art sold will be split — 50 percent to the artist and 50 percent to the benefit. Food will be provided by Lobster Trap, Pies in Disguise, and Dynamite Coffee.

There will also be a silent auction featuring donations from several local businesses and artists.

The admission is a sliding scale of $5-10 dollars.

The brewery is at 150 Eastside Drive in Black Mountain.

For more, call 669-2491
http://pisgahbrewing.com/

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=352184845227&ref=nf

Sat 12/5 Dave Foraker & Bob Jaramillo at Straightaway Cafe

Saturday, December 5th

Dave Foraker & Bob Jaramillo

at The Straightaway Cafe

6pm

Dave Foraker and Bob Jaramillo are veteran entertainers who've teamed up for the first time to create a unqiue piano/mandolin duo. Their sound is organic, not contrived... energetic, jazzy & soulful. The piano establishes a groove... Bob's mandolin dances in & out & around... & Dave's gritty voice hits the perfect spaces. With an extensive repertoire, they have the ability to shape the individual performances to the specific needs of each audience.

Their music will excite you... their stories will make you laugh... or, may give you something to ponder... but, most definitely... you will be entertained by two of the area's most uniquely gifted talents.

Dave Foraker is an award-winning blues vocalist whose career began in the mid-60's near St. Louis. Over the last 45 years, he has sung & played with rock, country, beach, variety, blues & gospel groups... & also has had an extensive solo career. Dave has performed for audiences at The Biltmore Estate for the last 12 years & his 2004 homage to Black Gospel, "Thank The Lord" , crossed over onto the Southern Gospel radio charts

Piedmont Entertainment
says : "Dave has the kind of voice that aspiring singers long for... & the seasoning that can only be gained through thousands of performances. I've seen Dave in front of a hot blues band... & as a solo pianist/vocalist at several hotel piano bars. Either way, it's hard to top his voice for soul-filled sincerity."

Bob Jaramillo was born into a musical family that moved from New Mexico to the Swannanoa Valley. He is a veteran musician who has played a variety of instruments in a variety of bands, but his "rapid-fire precison & an ear for the unusual" makes him a much sought-after mandolinist in several genres of music. Bob was the proprietor of Jaramillo's Pickin' Parlor & has played with Malcolm Holcombe, David Cody, "Only Human" & "The Graybeard Ramblers".


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