[CANCELED] PATIO: Mountain Mama Band
ALL GREY EAGLE SHOWS THIS WEEK HAVE BEEN CANCELED DUE TO THE IMPACT OF HURRICANE HELENE. REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AS SOON AS WE ARE ABLE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND GRACE DURING THIS UNPRECEDENTED TIME. ALL AGES LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVEMOUNTAIN MAMA BAND The Mountain Mama Band delivers sweet and sassy Americana roots originals, high-steppin’ bluegrassy dance tunes, local Appalachian favorites and classic country songs. Virginia Drake and Maria Raiti can lead their duo or a 5-piece ensemble with the same crowd connecting enthusiasm and a great arrangement of originals and covers. You’ll be leaning in for the sweet harmonies, dancing to the mandolin and upright bass, and singing along with familiar ballads.
OUTPOST FREE SHOW: Red Clay Revival
-FREE SHOW -STANDING ROOM ONLY -RAIN OR SHINE -FOOD TRUCK: THE PO-WAGON Century 21 Connected presents an evening of fun, music, and food! This family-friendly event will feature live music from local act Red Clay Revival, local vendors, face painting, The Po-Wagon food truck + more! RED CLAY REVIVAL Soul-driving jam grass in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Born in the soul-basted countryside of Alabama, then brought to the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains to marinade and mature, Red Clay Revival delivers an experience that continues to reshape the parameters of roots music with skillful, heart-driven compositions. Red Clay Revival’s powerful songs and live performances harness an energy that electrifies any space, leaving audiences with an embedded musical experience.
OUTPOST: Bibelhauser Brothers w/ Em & The Innocent Mischief
– ALL AGES- STANDING ROOM ONLY- RAIN OR SHINE The Bibelhauser Brothers combine twin brother harmonies with award winning original songs andinstrumental prowess to create high octane bluegrass-country-soul sounds from the heart ofKentucky. In addition to writing songs for award winning bluegrass artists including Del McCoury,Balsam Range, Michael Cleveland, & Dale Ann Bradley, Aaron Bibelhauser is an accomplished sessionmusician, producer, recording engineer, and longtime host of the weekly radio broadcast “BluegrassEvolution” on 91.9 WFPK in Louisville, Kentucky. His twin brother, Adam has spent the past twodecades developing one of the most powerful voices in bluegrass music and his own style as a bassistwith a commanding presence, both on and off stage. Both twins have endured lifelong friendshipswith their bandmates Jeff Guernsey and Steve Cooley; two of the finest pickers in the country whohave carried their bluegrass roots around the globe, on stage and in the studio with iconic artistsincluding the Dillards, Steve Warner, Vince Gill and more. Opening set by Em & The Innocent Mischief
OUTPOST FREE SHOW: Bluegrass Jam with Sam Wharton
– ALL AGES- STANDING ROOM ONLY- RAIN OR SHINE Sam Wharton is a founding member of the SFTRB with one of the best voices in bluegrass. He is the ultimate ambassador for the music. Along with developing his own unique style of rhythm guitar, he is one of the finest harmony singers in the world! He grew up singing barbershop quartet in Alabama. He honed his chops in Telluride, but now calls Western North Carolina his home! Free show! Sit ins are encouraged at this open Bluegrass jam.
OUTPOST FREE SHOW: Bluegrass Jam with Sam Wharton
– ALL AGES- STANDING ROOM ONLY- RAIN OR SHINE Sam Wharton is a founding member of the SFTRB with one of the best voices in bluegrass. He is the ultimate ambassador for the music. Along with developing his own unique style of rhythm guitar, he is one of the finest harmony singers in the world! He grew up singing barbershop quartet in Alabama. He honed his chops in Telluride, but now calls Western North Carolina his home! Free show! Sit ins are encouraged at this open Bluegrass jam.
OUTPOST FREE SHOW: Bluegrass Jam with Sam Wharton
– ALL AGES- STANDING ROOM ONLY- RAIN OR SHINE Sam Wharton is a founding member of the SFTRB with one of the best voices in bluegrass. He is the ultimate ambassador for the music. Along with developing his own unique style of rhythm guitar, he is one of the finest harmony singers in the world! He grew up singing barbershop quartet in Alabama. He honed his chops in Telluride, but now calls Western North Carolina his home! Free show! Sit ins are encouraged at this open Bluegrass jam.
OUTPOST FREE SHOW: Bluegrass Jam with Sam Wharton
– ALL AGES- STANDING ROOM ONLY- RAIN OR SHINE Sam Wharton is a founding member of the SFTRB with one of the best voices in bluegrass. He is the ultimate ambassador for the music. Along with developing his own unique style of rhythm guitar, he is one of the finest harmony singers in the world! He grew up singing barbershop quartet in Alabama. He honed his chops in Telluride, but now calls Western North Carolina his home! Free show! Sit ins are encouraged at this open Bluegrass jam.
PATIO: Bayla Davis & Cary Fridley
ALL AGES LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVEBAYLA DAVIS & CARY FRIDLEY Bayla Davis (banjo), 15, is a Traditional Appalachian vocalist and multi-instrumentalist from Leicester, North Carolina. At 6-years-old, she started in the Junior Appalachian Musicians Program (JAM) in Black Mountain, North Carolina. Bayla has been playing clawhammer banjo and singing for almost a decade and spends much of her time playing as a member in her siblings’ Old-Time band, Newfound Gap. She has played on the main stage at Bela Fleck’s Blue Ridge Banjo Camp, the Kruger Brother’s Academy Stage, the Cabin Stage at Merlefest, Woodsongs, the IBMA’S Youth Stage and Kids on Bluegrass, Appalachia Sessions, among others. She also won 1st Place in the Galax, Virginia “Old Fiddlers’ Convention” in Clawhammer Banjo, as well as Mt. Airy Fiddlers Convention, Appalachian State Fiddlers Convention, the SC Fiddlers Convention and many more. This year, she recorded tracks for the Fine-Tuned album, a mentorship and collaboration-based project aimed at professional development for emerging artists playing traditional music in Western North Carolina. For the last five years, she has been a scholarship student at the Academy for the Arts in Asheville studying with Jerry Sutton, Bryan McDowell, and Josh Goforth. She plans on attending Berklee College of Music with plans to teach and perform for future generations. Cary Fridley is an Appalachian singer, bassist, and educator from Asheville, NC. Her music has evolved to embrace all styles of traditional country, blues, folk, and jazz. She is a published songwriter, recording artist, and bandleader, singing and performing in western North Carolina since 1992. Cary Fridley is a seasoned performer with an impressive legacy spanning over 20 years, dedicated to celebrating and preserving the cultural tapestry of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Originating from the Alleghany Highlands of Virginia, Cary’s lifelong dedication to upholding and sharing the musical traditions of the region began at an early age, shaping her into a revered figure in the realm of traditional music. Having graced stages across the United States and abroad, Cary’s expertise spans a diverse repertoire that encompasses ballads, fiddle and banjo tunes, and traditional country songs. She served as the lead vocalist and guitarist for The Freight Hoppers old-time string band during its influential period in the late 1990s for 6 years, traveling internationally and creating 3 albums with the group that left an indelible mark on the genre. Cary’s musical journey continued, collaborating with renowned musicians like Travis Stuart in the Haywood Ramblers and fronting her own band in Asheville, Down South. She has 3 solo CDs of her own, and is planning a new album to be released in 2025. Cary holds a Master’s Degree in Music Education from UNCG, and blends academic acumen with an innate understanding of old-time and traditional music. Her teaching methodology is innovative and engaging, offering students a unique learning experience.
OUTPOST: Bluegrass Jam with Sam Wharton FREE SHOW
– ALL AGES- STANDING ROOM ONLY- RAIN OR SHINE Sam Wharton is a founding member of the SFTRB with one of the best voices in bluegrass. He is the ultimate ambassador for the music. Along with developing his own unique style of rhythm guitar, he is one of the finest harmony singers in the world! He grew up singing barbershop quartet in Alabama. He honed his chops in Telluride, but now calls Western North Carolina his home! Free show! Sit ins are encouraged at this open Bluegrass jam.
OUTPOST: Bluegrass Jam with Sam Wharton FREE SHOW
– ALL AGES- STANDING ROOM ONLY- RAIN OR SHINE Sam Wharton is a founding member of the SFTRB with one of the best voices in bluegrass. He is the ultimate ambassador for the music. Along with developing his own unique style of rhythm guitar, he is one of the finest harmony singers in the world! He grew up singing barbershop quartet in Alabama. He honed his chops in Telluride, but now calls Western North Carolina his home! Free show! Sit ins are encouraged at this open Bluegrass jam.
