Mark grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, learning to play music with some neighborhood friends, eventually forming the bluegrass band Chicken Hot Rod and playing colleges all over the eastern states. He met Sally, a fine Scruggs-style banjo player, in 1970 around a campfire at a bluegrass festival. A few years later, ...

The 21st Century Music Series will feature guitarist Jonathan Pearlman (JP) performing 2 sets of his original jazz music with Connor Law (bass) and Jason DeCristofaro (vibes).  2 PM to 4 PM at the Cedar Mountain Canteen, and no cover!  More info and RSVP here:  https://www.facebook.com/events/744413067589812/

Back by popular demand!  Our holiday beer tasting.  We will sample 5 of the season's best.  This is always a great time.  Bringing your own tasting glass is recommended.  A wine glass works well or your favorite glass is good too!  We always have cups available too.  A RSVP is recommended but ...

Ryan Taylor Price is a singer/songwriter in Asheville, North Carolina. Price was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and cut his teeth on Seattle’s dynamic music scene, where he was a founding member of successful bands Human Ladder and Alkai Diggins. Those rock n roll roots fuse his music with a ...

We have had a change in performers this evening.  Dave Desmelick will be joining us.  We look forward to welcoming him to the Canteen! Join us for a community potluck from 6 – 8 pm. Please bring a dish to share and your own non-disposable place setting. If you cannot bring food, ...

The painting above is what we will be making! Join Arianna in a step-by-step painting during our weekly music jam, and enjoy music and art together. All materials will be provided, but wear clothing you don’t mind a mess on! Arianna approaches different methods of teaching so that all people can move at ...

In the spirit of the season, the original music series Jason host at the Cedar Mountain Canteen is shifting from the original music theme for one week to have a special holiday jazz show with the duo of Kevin Kehrberg (bass) and me (vibes/piano).  2 PM to 4 PM, and no cover!  ...

Join us for an evening of music with Momma Mollases. Currently based in Bristol, VA/ TN, and originally from the Pines of North Carolina, (just south of Piedmont in Carthage, NC) Momma Molasses' music is soul stirringly resonate, and smothered in good old fashioned folk sentiment; blending Americana, Old-Time, Alt-Country, PiedmontBlues, Swing, Appalachian, and Bluegrass ...

We look forward to spending time with our beloved community this Holiday season. Join us for a Christmas Eve community potluck from 3 – 8 pm. Please bring a dish to share and your own non-disposable place setting. If you cannot bring food, for any reason, we are happy to feed you. ...

Jason brings another amazing show. Reggie Headen (vocals), Derek Sandlin (bass) and Jason DeCristofaro (keys) perform a wide variety of music from 2 PM to 4 PM.  No cover!

Keturah Allgood was born and raised in the mountains of Western North Carolina. She is a Soulful Americana artist who draws on her myriad of life experiences for inspiration. While traversing the dusty back roads and often forgotten places, she gently taps into the heart and soul of our shared existence. Keturah ...

We are super excited to host a New Year’s Eve celebration.  The band will be playing on New Year’s Eve from 6 – 8 pm. We will open at 3 pm, start gathering for the potluck at 4 pm and eat around 5 pm. Please bring a dish to share.  If you ...

Brian VanAntwerp lives in Greenville, South Carolina. He graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Music Education. Brian currently teaches music publicly and privately. You can catch Brian playing around Greenville with the West End String Band. In addition to music, he likes to garden, forage, and cook. Join us for ...

The 21st Century Music Series at the Cedar Mountain Canteen will feature bassist and composer Ryan Kijanka performing 2 sets of his original music!  I will be joining him on vibraphone.

Bruce’s musical roots can be traced back to the 1950’s and include a love of Pop, Rock, Country, Bluegrass and Reggae. He started his musical career at 16, drumming in a cover band and picked up guitar a couple years later. In college Bruce began performing regularly and once opened a show ...

Alex and Owen first met at old time parties in Asheville back in 2012 and formed the Franklin Rattlers duo soon thereafter. They have been playing old time and bluegrass tunes, Alex’s original music, and covers from folks like Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead, off and on ever since. Alex’s vocals, guitar and ...