​​​​"Madison Bridges is a native of Cleveland County, NC and plays both guitar and banjo. She enjoys playing songs from a wide spectrum of genres, including americana, country, rock, and bluegrass. Her personal songwriting mirrors these genres as well, and whether she's playing a cover or an original, she strives to make sure that every song played is one that you'll want to hear again. Joining her on fiddle is Emma Buckner, a fellow Cleveland County native who studies music at Belmont Univ. and has played with several local groups, including The Dancing Fleas and CleveC​​o."

​​Hailing from the Piedmont region of North Carolina, Stepside Deluxe has forged a creative path in music stemming from their influences of Roots, Rockabilly and the Honky-Tonk twang of Bakersfield, California, also known as Nashville West. Comprised of frontman Bil Jones, multiinstrumentalist Randy Saxon and percussionist Rick Cutshaw, these musicians are at the core of the talent​​ed band of brothers who are dedicated to the traditions of honest country music. Rounding out the troupe is steel guitarist Jim Ashton and bassist Rick Tackett who bring their
seasoned craft and experience to the stage. Performing continuously since their formation in 2011, Stepside Deluxe has developed a sound that has been affectionately dubbed by their fans as ‘Hot Rod Honky Tonk’. They play a mix of festivals, corporate functions, public and private events along with their favorite …. the honky-tonks …. really anywhere folks enjoy rich and creative music with of course….TWANG!
For additional information and booking;
stepsidedeluxe@gmail.com
https://www.reverbnation.com/stepsidedeluxe
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​​​"Music and singing are my highest forms of expression. I can’t remember a time when I was not singing.” These words describe the role music has played in singer, songwriter Amanda Hampton. Amanda is a native of Greensboro, NC who discovered her love for music at the age of 5 years old while singing in church. She got her start singing in the church and leading in high school and college performances. It was in college when Amanda discovered her love for writing and began songwriting.Amanda has performed with and provided background vocals for professional artists both locally and nationally. She currently resides in Charlotte, NC and performs in local R&B, jazz and a variety of local venues. Amanda’s eclectic love of music embodies her unique sound of R&B, jazz and gospel.​​

​​The Blue Healers are a piedmont blues act that  pay tribute to Sonny Terry and Brownie McGee as well as other southern and  piedmont blues artists. Phil Ruff and Sandy Carlton are the mainstay who surround themselves with many different characters.​​

​​​The J.M.J. Soul Trio is a three-piece cover band that brings the heat every time! With vocalist JaMarquis Littlejohn, pianist Michael Logan, and drummer Vincent Hambright they've been together for over ten years in different capacities. If you are looking for a fun and energetic trio that can cover a variety of genres no matter the occasion, book J.M.J. Soul Trio for your next birthday party, private event, wedding, etc...​​you won't regret it!

​​​​The Handsome Johnnys are a John Prine Tribute Show consisting of Kevin Bridges, Dale Brittain, Sandy Carlton and a roving cast of accomplices.

​​​100 Ukes is made up of area ukulele players who have come together with America's Premier Ukulele Party Band, The Dancing Fleas, to form a supergroup for the Art of Sound. 100 Ukes represents the growing passion and fascination with the mighty but humble ukulele. Expect waves of strumming, big choruses, and overflowing enthusiasm. Click for facebook page

​​​The Dancing Fleas, America’s Premier Ukulele Party Band. We were best described by Joe Kendrick of WNCW who called us, "The cure for lethargy".
Stan Anthony - U-bass
Perry Anthony - ukulele, vocals
Emma Buckner - ukulele, vocals, violin
David Hallman - drums
Jeff Hamilton - ukulele, vocals
Silas Hamilton - steel guitar, guitar, banjo
Laurie Horsley - ukulele, vocals
Galaxy Lineberger - ukulele, vocals, vibraslap
Jason Lineberger - tenor ukulele, 8 string baritone ukulele, electric tenor ukulele, banjolele, sopranissimo ukulele, electric guitar, flute, melodica, melodeon, keytar, slide whistle, penny whistle, kazoo, kazobo, mandolin, stick dulcimer, stylophone, glockenspiel, ocarina
Laura Wheeler - ukulele, vocals, hand percussion, foot percussion
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​​​​David Childers has been writing and performing songs for a diverse range of audiences, in many different places, for the last 40 years. He plays solo and he also plays with a combination of ensembles generally called The Serpents, which can vary from 2 to 5 additional players. He has written and recorded several albums worth of songs, and his songs have been performed by the Avett Bros., and recently deceased Scottish singer/songwriter, Jackie Levin. Childers continues to write, record and perform on a regular basis. While past performance venues have ranged from New York to Amsterdam, Mexico, Britain, and several east coast and west coast states; in the last few years, he has limited himself to performing mostly in North Carolina. He and the Serpents have played at Merlefest twice, and have also appeared on Mountain Stage and World Cafe radio shows.​​