“Chuck Brodsky can sing, fingerpick, and strum with the best of ’em...a storyteller, and a riveting one at that...an underlying tone of warmth and compassion runs through all his carefully observed narratives.” (Acoustic Guitar Magazine) They’re right! One of Asheville’s long-standing troubadours has been busy with his regular tours of Ireland and Scotland (not of his own gigs, but leading group tours to various venues and sites), but he also has a show of his own on Friday the 23rd at White Horse Black Mountain.

Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives -- Space Junk

Having been friends and occasional touring partners for well over a decade, Asheville-based singer-songwriter-guitarist Tyler Ramsey and My Morning Jacket guitarist Carl Broemel have now made their full-length recorded debut with Celestun (out Jan. 15th). It is predominantly filled with lush, mostly acoustic instrumentals, although they each sing a song or two here as well.

Mike Mattison is best known as a vocalist in the Tedeschi-Trucks Band and the Derek Trucks Band for over 23 years, though we also recall his cool work with the scrappy group Scrap-o-Matic, too. He has now released his third solo album, which he also produced. The album tells the story of Ted ‘n ‘Turk, a fictional 1930s Blues duo, who are “rediscovered” in the 1970s. It’s an intriguing story that uncovers a lot of the darker sides of the music industry, and Mattison says he’s also working on releasing this concept as a novella someday.

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Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Peace Center | Greenville, SC

We’re excited about this new trio! A founding member of Medeski, Martin and Wood, Billy Martin has played with John Lurie's Lounge Lizards, John Zorn's Cobra ensembles, and countless other uncompromising groups. He pursues diverse musical contexts relentlessly, exploring, free improvisation, chamber compositions, and film scores. Billy is also prolific with new instrument design, filmmaking, and visual art. Matt Glassmeyer crafts innovative sounds in Slow Accordion with Oliver Wood (Nashville), Hompulon (Brooklyn: Brian Drye, Tim Keiper, Dana Lyn, Tom Spiker), and Live Band with Nashville session creatives. He also has a long-standing duo with Jano Rix of The Wood Brothers. Matt is the inventor of the reedless saxophone, the shuitar, and a new approach to the electric piano. Jonathan Goldberger's singular approach to guitar, described as “McLaughlin-meets-ambient” in Downbeat Magazine, is featured in Selcouth Quartet (with Joe Russo), John Zorn, Red Baraat, and other progressive groups. He leads the acoustic collective Surface to Air and Visitors (with JP Schlegelmilch and Jim Black), one of Rolling Stone’s 20 Best Jazz Albums of 2018. The trio plays Ayurprana Listening Room in West Asheville on Monday the 19th, and the Visulite Theater in Charlotte on Tuesday.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | The Orange Peel | Asheville, NC

Friday, February 20, 2026 | Chapman Cultural Center | Spartanburg, SC

It’s been a few years (2018) since we last heard from this great Canadian bluegrass band, so we’re most excited to welcome them back to our area. Get to know what’s new with them, and the latest on the Toronto and Canadian roots music scene. They play the Morganton Music Patch on Thursday, and the Wortham Center for the Arts in Asheville on Friday.