A GRAMMY nominee and winner of 13 International Bluegrass Music Association awards, Darren Nicholson has taken his own brand of mountain music around the world. A regular for years on the Grand Ole Opry out of Nashville Tennessee, and a founding member of acclaimed bluegrass group Balsam Range, Darren now spends his time recording, writing new songs, and performing. You can catch Darren almost every week sharing the music he loves somewhere, traveling both nationally and internationally - as a solo artist, with his own Darren Nicholson Band, or in collaboration with other musicians.

Opening up for The Darren Nicholson band, you’ll get into the groove as Chris Leich with Chris Schiavoni perform an instrumental set to kick off the night!

Having performed at MerleFest, this Bluegrass/Americana/Folk band from Charlotte, NC is comprised of Grant Funderburk on guitar & vocals, Paul Okey on bass, and Matt Faircloth on mandolin, fiddle, & vocals. You’ll have a foot-stompin', hand-clappin' good time with Crystal Fountains! With their incredible harmonies, this talented group is sure to get you dancing to their infectious tunes!

Coming of age in the shadow of the Sauratown Mountains, Will Easter learned the family traditions; working hard, enjoying life, and playing music. These lessons combined with inspiration from the wild calm of the land and steady roar of the river impressed on Will’s heart the inspiration for his masterful lyrics and music. From Boone and Asheville to the Triad and Charlotte, Will has become a staple of music venues and festivals throughout the Carolinas and Virginia. With a piece of every place woven into each song, his music has something for everyone, while paying homage to his roots.

Elonzo Wesley began in 2015, brainchild of singer songwriter Jeremy Davis. Beginning as a solo artist, but also now performing as a string band, Elonzo Wesley has released two EP’s (To Be True, This Ain’t No Country Song) , a live album (Live at the Evening Muse), and two full length albums. Most recently, releasing 2019’s Songs To No One, on the heels of multiple national tours.

A local musician and actor, Trace Casanova has been offering up musical musings for mini munchkins since June of 2020. Trace (or Mr. Trace) sings fun songs that kids can sing along with and dance to, giving them some exercise, some musical entertainment, and of course, an occasional excess of silliness.

Belmont-based Hiram play what band members call "experimental country music." Drawing inspirations from English literature, poetry, Bob Dylan, folk music and older country music, they infuse their sound with non-country components. Thanks to their experimental nature, we are excited to have them out on the water for this true floating concert!

Belmont-based Hiram play what band members call "experimental country music." Drawing inspirations from English literature, poetry, Bob Dylan, folk music and older country music, they infuse their sound with non-country components. Thanks to their experimental nature, we are excited to have them out on the water for this true floating concert!