PATIO: Echo Chamber
– ALL AGES – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE ECHO CHAMBER Since its 2022 inception, Echo Chamber has been a regular outlet for all things dub-related in the WNC area. Every facet of the genre is represented, from its earliest recordings to its most futuristic iterations. The brainchild of Asheville-based musician Graham Scala, Echo Chamber exists as an outlet for decades of tracking down the headiest and spaciest explorations of inner and outer space from around the world, channeling those deep dives into the genre’s furthest recesses into a cohesive labor of love.
PATIO: Mutlu
– ALL AGES – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE MUTLU A Philadelphia musician who proudly carries a torch for the city’s soul legacy, Mutlu makes a connection with every audience. Coming up in the Philly scene, he played around town and in area clubs before landing his first tour opening for Joe Jackson. Since then he’s toured across the U.S. and Europe with his musical brother, Amos Lee, who discovered Mutlu’s music just as both of their careers were taking off. In addition he’s found an advocate with Daryl Hall & John Oates, who invited Mutlu to support a national theater tour. Mutlu (pronounced moot’-lu) is a first-generation American whose parents moved from Turkey to the United States in the 1970s. He discovered the strength of his voice in high school while singing in a Broadway revue. He liked being on stage but didn’t anticipate pursuing it as a career. However, while earning a marketing degree from Drexel University, he spent innumerable hours practicing guitar, writing songs, and playing open mic nights. Now roughly fifteen years into a career as a professional musician, he believes that his Turkish heritage informs his perspective as an artist. “From a writing standpoint, having that multicultural background from a young age fuels your creativity in a different way,” he believes. “It makes you empathize with things differently than you would have.” Whether crooning a love song like “Caramel” (which echoes the Gamble & Huff output of the ‘70s), spreading optimism in “Lifeline,” or sharing a look into his own life as in “Scarred,” Mutlu can bring his diverse catalog together through the power of his voice. He’s been recognized by the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, and The Philadelphia Inquirer for his sweet, silky tone. Bruce Warren of WXPN once described Mutlu’s music as “a mix of soul, reggae, world music and folk, all tied together in the singer-songwriter tradition.” “The vocal connection, that’s the cornerstone of everything I do,” he says. “Everything else is in service of that, performance-wise and production-wise. In R&B and soul music, singers try to really emotionally connect, vocally. It’s about that special thing that can happen when you really dig down deep and give a performance that moves people.” Mutlu launched his music career on Manhattan Records with the 2008 album, Livin’ It, produced by mentor and friend T Bone Wolk. Since then, he’s developed his international audience through touring, multiple appearances on Live From Daryl’s House, and a steady stream of independent singles and EPs, most recently 2019’s Good Trouble. He cites songs like “Livin’ It,” “Hello Morning,” and “One Life With You” as staples in his set, yet he believes that the show experience is far more than just playing the same material every night. “For people who know the songs, it’s about giving something more than they would get on the record,” he says. “I tour a lot solo, and for me it’s about going beyond just playing the songs. It’s about creating a community and finding a way to connect with people.”
PATIO: Gabe Quinn
– ALL AGES – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE GABE QUINN
PATIO: Sean Tobin
– ALL AGES – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE SEAN TOBIN Born and raised on the New Jersey shore, Sean Tobin was influenced by folk-singing troubadours and high-energy rockers alike. His high-energy performances and rock-tinged releases are due mostly in part to his upbringing in the Jersey shore bar scene. Tobin honed his craft playing countless shows in dives, clubs and basements, as well as during his time busking on the streets of Galway, Ireland throughout 2015 and 2017. He has performed at such festivals as SXSW, Americanafest, North2Shore, and Frank Turner’s Lost Evenings, and has opened for the likes of Jason Isbell, Rhett Miller, and many more. His fifth album, Seasick, will be released on October 24, 2025.
Colors in the Cove
THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE AT: 210 Blue Ridge Dr N – Marion, NC 28752 Join us for Colors in the Cove, a celebration of the beauty and music of Western North Carolina! This autumn festival takes place on October 25th at the North Cove Leisure Club in Marion, NC. The day kicks off with doors opening at 1:00 p.m. and the show starting at 2:30 p.m. The event will feature live music performances by 65 North Pickers and Suns of Stars. Beyond the music, attendees can participate in a disc golf challenge hosted by Chris Dickerson, enjoy camping, and bring the whole family to the dedicated kids zone. Don’t miss this chance to experience an unforgettable day of music, nature, and community!
FREE SHOW – PATIO: Mike Wheeler
– FREE SHOW- ALL AGES – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE MIKE WHEELER Mike Wheeler is an singer-songwriter originally hailing from Vermont. With stints in Montreal, New Zealand, Augusta, GA, Key West, Colorado, Wisconsin, and Kentucky– where he was called “hands down, one of the finest WKY singer-songwriters going at the moment” (News4U, 2017)– Wheeler now calls Nashville home. Mike’s debut LP, Roll Another Dime, produced by Grammy-winning studio engineer, Rob Eaton, was released by Pacific Records in March of 2022. The record features appearances by Adam Chaffins, Todd Smallie (Dereck Trucks Band), and Sierra Ferrell. His self-produced follow-up LP will be released next year.Mike’s recent festival appearances have included Newport Folk Festival, Jam Cruise, Cavejam, and Sand & Strings (MEX) as a member of BERTHA: Grateful Drag; and Maverick Festival (UK) and Back to the Roots (Denmark) as a solo artist. He’s played notable opening slots for James Taylor & Jackson Browne, Nikki Lane, Kelsey Waldon, and Billy Strings, and his recent solo tours in Europe and the UK have included multiple sold out shows in Germany, Belgium, Denmark, and the Netherlands.
PATIO: Nature Boys
– ALL AGES – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE NATURE BOYS Nature Boys is a trio of longtime Asheville musicians, featuring some from Town Mountain—Jesse Langlais, Jack Devereux, and Nick DiSebastian. Their sound is rooted in bluegrass among other things. Come enjoy this new Asheville trio!
PATIO: Scout Speer
– ALL AGES – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE SCOUT SPEER Scout Speer’s passion for music was kindled in a home on the Tennessee-Alabama line, where her grandaddy’s guitar playing introduced her to the harmonies that bind a family. Raised amid the sounds of country greats and the rustic farming life, outdoor adventures became as much a part of her as her music. At eight, motivated by a promise from her grandaddy to pass down the family guitar, Scout learned to play, earning herself the cherished instrument. Though her early ambitions were swayed by a successful athletic career in soccer, including a state championship and playing through college, music remained her true calling. Ultimately, Scout set aside her athletic achievements to follow her dream of country music artistry, a testament to the enduring influence of her grandaddy’s introduction to music, and impact of her rural upbringing. With her distinctly warm vocal tone and genuine, heartfelt lyrics, Scout Speer will be moving from the great outdoors to the Grand Ole Opry in no time.
PATIO: Beer and Loathing
– ALL AGES – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BEER AND LOATHING Hailing from WNC Beer and Loathing brings you a craft blend of rock n roll and hippie honky-tonk with a dose of psychedelia. The band consists of Johnny Blackwell and Cole Laughter splitting lead vocal and guitar duties with Trevor Walker on Bass and Wayne Redden on drums rounding out the rhythm section.
PATIO: Pleasure Chest
– ALL AGES – LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE PLEASURE CHEST Pleasure Chest is a high energy Blues, Soul, Rock and Roll band hailing from Asheville NC. With the humor of Bo Diddley and Screamin’ Jay Hawkins to the swampy, dirty grit of Slim Harpo and Elmore James they’re guaranteed to please and get your booty shaking!
