Mac Saturn
ALL AGESSTANDING ROOM ONLY Mac Saturn supports Darkness to Light – 50c of every ticket sold will be donated to help their cause. Learn more here MAC SATURN The pride of Detroit, Mac Saturn stands as a testament to resilience and the unbreakable bonds of musical brotherhood. Emerging from adversity stronger than ever, the five-piece rock band blends soulful swagger, Motown-infused grooves, and kinetic live energy that turns every show into a dance floor. Frontman Carson Macc’s smooth, Jagger-meets-Harry Styles vocals pair with Nick Barone’s searing guitar riffs, backed by Angelo Coppola (drums), Mike Moody (guitar), and Ian Lukas (bass), creating an infectious sound rooted in Motor City tradition but brimming with fresh vitality. With over a decade of musical partnership between Macc and Barone, Mac Saturn distinguished themselves early with their 2022 EP Until the Money Runs Out, which featured fan favorites “Diamonds” and “Mr. Cadillac,” amassing millions of streams. Their debut full-length, Hard To Sell (2024), produced at Detroit’s legendary Rust Belt Studios, cemented their place in the city’s rock lineage with standout tracks like “Get On The Phone,” “Young In Paradise,” and “Junkie.” Though their album release was overshadowed by the arrest and departure of a former keyboard player, the band chose renewal over retreat, taking 18 months to reflect, rebuild, and sharpen their creative bond. Now returning as the original five-piece, Mac Saturn is ready to reclaim their spotlight with new music that channels their growth and resilience. In this next chapter, the band is also using their platform to support Darkness to Light. By merging their music with advocacy, Mac Saturn is proving that the transformative power of rock ’n’ roll extends beyond the stage, turning even the hardest trials into triumphs that can inspire and also protect others.
PATHWAY TO CITIZENSHIP: A Benefit for our Immigrant Friends
ALL AGES GA SEATING AVAILABLE 100% OF NET TICKET PROCEEDS TO SUPPORT CIMA & PISGAH LEGAL PATHWAY TO CITIZENSHIP: A BENEFIT FOR OUR IMMIGRANT FRIENDS Help our WNC Immigrant Community by coming to this uplifting show! Raising $ for pro-bono legal help through Pisgah Legal & CIMA. FREE educational materials & info to help you INFORM others about who & what immigrants are. Celebrate & Take Action with us! Featuring performances from…. DAVID LaMOTTE LA SONORA CAROLINA MELISSA McKINNEY & ADAMA DEMBELE MIRIAM ALLEN BETH LEE
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.
The Local Honeys w/ Abby Hamilton
ALL AGES STANDING ROOM ONLY THE LOCAL HONEYS Though many artists are defined by place, only a handful of artists come to define the places they’re from. The Local Honeys are Kentucky and Kentucky runs through their veins like an unbridled racehorse. When a master songsmith like Tom T Hall calls an artist “a great credit to a wonderful Kentucky tradition” it’s time to pull up a chair and pay attention. As it pertains to The Local Honeys he was right on the money. For almost a decade the duo (Montana Hobbs and Linda Jean Stokley) have been an integral part of the Kentucky musicscape. They’ve paid their dues, garnering countless accolades and accomplishments (tours with Tyler Childers, Colter Wall, praise from the New York Times) and have become the defining sound of real deal, honest-to-god Kentucky music. With their self-titled debut on La Honda Records, (home of some of today’s most gifted songwriters; Colter Wall, Riddy Arman, Vincent Neil Emerson) the duo have set forth on a journey to create something true to themselves while pushing the envelope within the traditions they hold dear. Carefully crafted vignettes of rural Kentucky soar above layers of deep grooves and rich tones masterfully curated by longtime mentor Jesse Wells, Grammy nominated producer and musician (Assistant Director at the Kentucky Center for Traditional Music at Morehead State). “Jesse grew up with sisters. He was cut from the same cloth as us and we knew he would understand what we wanted to do.” What they ended up with is the most nuanced, moody, deep-holler sound they have captured to date. “This is the first time we’ve actively gotten to express who we are and where we’re from” says Linda Jean, “The songs on the album speak for us,” adds Montana “they’re about what we know, reflections of us as people. We realized we have the power to add our own narrative into Kentucky music.” Through that realization the two were able to uncover and dissect themes unique to Central Appalachia and in turn their own lives, capturing small moments in time that deliver thunderous results. ABBY HAMILTON Born and raised in Nicholasville, KY, artist-to-watch Abby Hamilton is in the midst of a breakout year following the release of her acclaimed debut album, #1 Zookeeper (of the San Diego Zoo). Released Fall ’23 via Blue Gown Records—a new imprint run by WhizzBangBAM’s Ian Thornton (Tyler Childers) in partnership with Virgin Music— the album was produced by Justin Craig and Duane Lundy and further establishes Hamilton as one of music’s most intriguing new voices. Of the record, American Songwriter praises, “infectious…introducing the acclaimed songsmith’s captivating blend of folk and indie rock,” while Holler declares, “one of the most refreshingly out of step voices in country music has made one of the year’s most genuinely brilliant and beautiful records” and Wide Open Country proclaims, “channels a universal relatability that will aid anyone’s journey of self-discovery and healing”.
Magnolia & Johnson Electric Co.
ALL AGESSTANDING ROOM ONLY MAGNOLIA & JOHNSON ELECTRIC CO. Magnolia and Johnson Electric Co. is a collaboration between Jason Molina’s Magnolia Electric Co. bandmates and Molina’s friend and collaborator, Will Johnson. Will Johnson is a songwriter in Centro-Matic, South San Gabriel, and a member of the 400 Unit with Jason Isbell. Johnson released a new solo album, Diamond City, on April 4th, 2025, and was also part of the 2009 collaboration Molina and Johnson, a record for which a tour was canceled due to Molina’s struggles with alcohol. The tour follows the well-worn trail that Molina and Magnolia traveled many times during their seven years of near non-stop touring as Magnolia Electric Co. Expect multiple sets and a solemn yet celebratory evening in memory of Jason Molina — their bandmate, collaborator, and friend. Magnolia and Johnson Electric Co. (featuring Will Johnson along with original Magnolia Electric Co. members Mike Brenner, Jason Evans Groth, Michael Kapinus, Mark Rice, and Pete Schreiner) will also convene in Texas ahead of the tour to record new studio versions of both Molina’s and Johnson’s songs, much in the vein of the 2018 Goshen Electric Company collaboration between Magnolia and Tim Showalter of Strand of Oaks.
Celebrating John Prine with Gill Francis (of The Knotty G’s) and Friends
– ALL AGES- PARTIALLY SEATED SHOW Join us at The Grey Eagle in Asheville, NC on Saturday, October 11th, 2025 at 8pm for a heartfelt evening honoring the legendary songwriter John Prine. Soul-soaked Americana artist Gill Francis will be joined by an incredible lineup of local and regional guests — including Jeff Sipe, Quinn Sternberg, Thommy Knowles, Brennan Dugan, J Lloyd, Jonathan Cole, Chris Everett, Ashley Heath, and more — to bring Prine’s timeless songs to life. Come celebrate the wit, warmth, and enduring spirit of John Prine’s music with a night of stories, songs, and community.
FREE SHOW – PATIO: Chris McGinnis & Mamaw’s Angels
– FREE SHOW- ALL AGES- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE CHRIS MCGINNINS & MAMAW’S ANGELS Chris McGinnis writes songs that exist somewhere between a hiccup and a heartache. His most recent EP, Songs For You, touches on the peculiarity of your hometown morphing beyond recognition. It tells the story of two Baby Boomers falling in and out of love across time zones and decades. It’s about connection and disconnection alike. With the release of his debut full-length album Mamaw’s Angel, Chris veers deeper into these familiar themes. Through tales of stolen Winnebagos and hip-shaking grandbabies, Chris’ music is Appalachian absurdity for the 21st Century.
HARMONIES FOR HOMES: A Benefit for Homeward Bound of WNC
ALL AGESSTANDING ROOM ONLY HARMONIES FOR HOMES Join us on Sunday, October 26th at The Grey Eagle from 3 to 10 PM for Harmonies for Homes, a special evening of music and community in support of Homeward Bound of WNC and their mission to end homelessness in Asheville. This family-friendly fundraiser brings together some of the region’s most dynamic bands, including Coconut Cake, Las Montañitas, Rahm Squad, Eleanor & Friends, King Garbage, After Ours, Hype Machine, and Dr. Funky Squirrel. With genres spanning funk, jazz, soul, Latin, and beyond, it’s a celebration of the diverse sounds that make Asheville’s music scene special. In addition to an incredible lineup, guests can take part in a silent auction featuring unique items and experiences generously donated by local businesses, with all proceeds directly supporting Homeward Bound’s vital housing programs. Food and drinks will be available from The Grey Eagle’s renowned taqueria, making it a perfect night out for families, friends, and music lovers alike. Harmonies for Homes is made possible through the support of our presenting sponsors: Fred Anderson Subaru, McKibbon Hospitality, Moxy Hotel, Aloft Hotel, Infinity Wealth Management, and Town Mountain Realty. Come enjoy great music, bid on great local items, and help create lasting solutions to homelessness in our community.
The 2025 Christmas Yarn Ball
ALL AGESSTANDING ROOM ONLY YARN You might expect a band that calls itself Yarn to, naturally, tend to spin a yarn or two. “That’s what we do, we tell stories, live and in the studio, truth and fiction”,singer/songwriter Blake Christiana insists. “We don’t always opt for consistency. There’s a different vibe onstage from what comes through in our recordings. There’s a difference in every show as well, you never know what you’re going to get.” Yarn’s ability to persevere ought to come as no great surprise, especially for a band that spent two years honing their chops during a Monday night residency at the famed Kenny’s Castaway in New York’s Greenwich Village. In effect, it allowed them to rehearse onstage, mostly in front of audiences that often ranged in size from five to a hundred people on any given night. 10 studio albums followed — Yarn (2007), Empty Pockets (2008), Leftovers Part One (2009), Come On In (2010), Leftovers Part 2 (2011), Almost Home (2012), Shine the Light On (2013), This Is The Year (2016), and Lucky 13 parts 1 & 2 (2019). The band then took to the road, playing upwards of 170 shows a year and sharing stages with such superstars as Dwight Yoakam, Charlie Daniels, Railroad Earth, Marty Stuart, Allison Krauss, Leon Russell, Jim Lauderdale, Leftover Salmon, Amos Lee, The Lumineers and many more. They’ve driven nonstop, made countless radio station appearances, driven broken-down RVs and watched as their van caught fire. They’ve paid their dues and then some, looking forward even as they were forced to glance behind. Indeed, the accolades piled up quickly along the way. They have landed on the Grammy ballot 4 times, garnered nods from the Americana Music Association, placed top five on both Radio and Records and the AMA album charts, garnered airplay on Sirius XM, iTunes, Pandora, CNN, and CMT, been streamed millions of times on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon, and also accorded the “Download of the Day” from Rolling Stone. Shine the Light On found shared songwriting credits with John Oates (the Oates of Hall & Oates fame), and when audiences expressed their admiration, it brought the band a populist cult following of diehard devotees, popularly known as “the Yarmy.” It’s proof positive that the Brooklyn and Raleigh based band have made their mark, and in dealing with their emotions, scars and circumstances, they find themselves in a position to share those experiences with others who have juggled similar sentiments The beginning of the journey to these 2 albums began around April of 2022 when Blake booked a solo show at The Down Home in Johnson City, TN (a nod to Townes Van Zandt’s 1986 live show there and ultimate release) with the intention of making a live record. But he wanted it to be songs none of the fans and attendees had ever heard before. The problem was he hadn’t written most of them yet. He was at his crossroads, uninspired, bored, exhausted and fairly insecure about his entire career up to that point. But he got to work, and got more inspired with each new song he wrote. These songs all tell a story individually but they also tell a story as a whole, a songwriter and musician ready to dive deeper into the music and the art for a greater result that he believes most anyone can appreciate, relate to and enjoy.
FREE SHOW – 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!
