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Marshall Brown and Jacob Brewer play in the Asheville-based bluegrass band, “The Asheville Mountain Boys.” As a duo they enjoy playing traditional bluegrass songs as well as brother harmony style songs as found in the Louvin Brothers and Stanley Brothers music. They also enjoy picking old-time fiddle tunes on guitar and mandolin. […]
Much like our Sunday afternoon Mountain Music jams, the song circle is a way for musicians to learn together and play together. Thursday's song circle gives individual artists the ability to perform and they can invite the group to join them or individuals in the group to play along. Each artist in […]
Jason DeCristofaro’s Jazz Music Series Every week Jason brings us jazz on Friday afternoons from 2 - 4 pm This week will be mother, daughter duo, Moonwater Duo (Jenny Bradley and Blu Belle).
Join us every Saturday afternoon from 2:00-4:00 for some fun singing, pickin’ and grinning! This jam will cater to musicians who love Bluegrass music, in it’s traditional and non-trad styles. We will focus on songs that feature vocal melodies, harmonies and instrumental breaks. Typical instrumentation includes guitars, banjos, mandolins, resophonic guitars (Dobros), […]
Angela Easterling and Brandon Turner 3:30-5:00 Angela Easterling brandishes her songwriting chops with rootsy, refreshing, homespun tunes, while her duo partner, Brandon Turner, masters many complex styles, with instrumentation that fleshes out the stories in Angela's songs, and adds some rocking fun. Their act is not quite country, not quite folk, but […]
Angela Easterling and Brandon Turner 3:30-5:00 Angela Easterling brandishes her songwriting chops with rootsy, refreshing, homespun tunes, while her duo partner, Brandon Turner, masters many complex styles, with instrumentation that fleshes out the stories in Angela's songs, and adds some rocking fun. Their act is not quite country, not quite folk, but […]
This is an acoustic jam featuring mostly old time fiddle tunes led by different community members. Come bring an instrument and join in on the fun, or just sit back, listen, and enjoy!
Voodhamma is the collaborative effort of John Trufant, JT Linville and Owen Grooms. With songs that run the gamut from Doc Watson and Bill Monroe to country, blues and soul, this trio is sure to entertain with 3 part harmonies and some electrifying pickin'. We will be hosting a potluck dinner this evening. Please […]
Much like our Sunday afternoon Mountain Music jams, the song circle is a way for musicians to learn together and play together. Thursday's song circle gives individual artists the ability to perform and they can invite the group to join them or individuals in the group to play along. Each artist in […]
Jason DeCristofaro Presents: Kassidy Blount, Quinn Sternberg, & Jason DeCristofaro Jazz at the Cedar Mountain Canteen this week will feature vocalist Kassidy Blount, performing selections from the American songbook with Quinn Sternberg (bass) and Jason DeCristofaro (keys). 2 PM to 4 PM, and no cover. More info and RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/554441850258031
Join us every Saturday afternoon from 2:00-4:00 for some fun singing, pickin’ and grinning! This jam will cater to musicians who love Bluegrass music, in it’s traditional and non-trad styles. We will focus on songs that feature vocal melodies, harmonies and instrumental breaks. Typical instrumentation includes guitars, banjos, mandolins, Reso phonic guitars […]
Adrianne Blanks & The Oracles blend swing, Latin, pop and jazz with witchy undertones of psychedelic rock and seductive soul. Inspired by the colorful world of Jacques Demy and evocative of the 1960s, the band provides a soundtrack to Adrianne’s speakeasy storytelling. Bringing both the swankiest and the grittiest sounds of the […]
This is an acoustic jam featuring mostly old time fiddle tunes led by different community members. Come bring an instrument and join in on the fun, or just sit back, listen, and enjoy!
Born in Western North Carolina, Haden Rhea is a very talented fiddle player who is not afraid to try new things. She grew up being taught how to love and respect the outdoors. Her loving mother took on the responsibility of her education from the very start, not just with academics, but […]
Much like our Sunday afternoon Mountain Music jams, the song circle is a way for musicians to learn together and play together. Thursday's song circle gives individual artists the ability to perform and they can invite the group to join them or individuals in the group to play along. Each artist in […]
Jason DeCristofaro Presents: Dan Keller Trio Jazz at the Cedar Mountain Canteen will feature Dan Keller Trio! Come hear some amazing guitar playing in a great listening room environment. It will be Dan (guitar), Jason DeCristofaro (drums) and, Kevin Kehrberg on bass. 2 PM to 4 PM, and no cover! https://www.facebook.com/events/4420835308142767/
Celebrate pride and community acceptance with us on September 13th, 6-8pm. We will be hosting a potluck dinner this evening. Please bring a non-disposable place setting and a covered dish. If you don’t have food to bring for any reason, we are happy to feed you. We are a pack it in, […]
We will be joining the community yard sale. All proceeds will go to Transylvania Shares sharing club.
Join us for our monthly plant-based lunch gathering. Bring a dish to share and your own reusable place-setting. These are delicious events with information sharing and meeting new people. We look forward to seeing you.
Join us every Saturday afternoon from 2:00-4:00 for some fun singing, pickin’ and grinning! This jam will cater to musicians who love Bluegrass music, in it’s traditional and non-trad styles. We will focus on songs that feature vocal melodies, harmonies and instrumental breaks. Typical instrumentation includes guitars, banjos, mandolins, Reso phonic guitars […]
This is an acoustic jam featuring mostly old time fiddle tunes led by different community members. Come bring an instrument and join in on the fun, or just sit back, listen, and enjoy!
“Spalding McIntosh is a singer songwriter and a Brevard native. Playing shows all across the southern states and beyond, he has put in the time and the effort to really have an original sounds. His writings of home, love and the challenges of manhood are sure to capture any audience.” -Pat Clements […]
Join us as we celebrate our love for Doug and Ellen and wish them well as they leave us. They have been part of the heart and soul of the Canteen and will be deeply missed. We love you two.
Much like our Sunday afternoon Mountain Music jams, the song circle is a way for musicians to learn together and play together. Thursday's song circle gives individual artists the ability to perform and they can invite the group to join them or individuals in the group to play along. Each artist in […]
Join Jason DeCristofaro every Friday from 2 - 4 pm for outstanding jazz.
Trivia is back and this year we have made some changes. We will host a tournament that will span a few months. We have a prize for the tournament winners we are pretty excited about. We will host every Friday starting at 6:30 pm. See you there!
Join us every Saturday afternoon from 2:00-4:00 for some fun singing, pickin’ and grinning! This jam will cater to musicians who love Bluegrass music, in it’s traditional and non-trad styles. We will focus on songs that feature vocal melodies, harmonies and instrumental breaks. Typical instrumentation includes guitars, banjos, mandolins, Reso phonic guitars […]
Cary and Bayla play old-time music with harmony vocals, ranging from fast barnburners to soulful ballads, with banjo, guitar, and some fiddle. Cary has been playing and singing around WNC for 25 years, and toured nationally for 6 years in the old-time string band The Freight Hoppers. Bayla is an award winning […]
This is an acoustic jam featuring mostly old time fiddle tunes led by different community members. Come bring an instrument and join in on the fun, or just sit back, listen, and enjoy!
Adam Masters is a real fiddler's fiddler, winning multiple awards and being featured alongside Arvil Freeman, Bobby Hicks and Roger Howell as a “Fiddler of Madison County” for many years. He has spent over a decade learning the art of bluegrass fiddle from these masters and is an in demand side man […]
Our partner-vendors at Advintage Distributing and Soulshine Carolina are hosting a mocktail tasting. Soulshine Carolina curates and bottles dried fruit and botanicals for cocktail infusion kits. Advintage Distributing is supplying non-alcoholic spirits to taste test with Soulshine’s infusion kits. We’ll be serving NA versions of: Lemon Gin Fizz French 75 Grapefruit Gimlet […]
Much like our Sunday afternoon Mountain Music jams, the song circle is a way for musicians to learn together and play together. Thursday's song circle gives individual artists the ability to perform and they can invite the group to join them or individuals in the group to play along. Each artist in […]
Join Jason DeCristofaro every Friday from 2 - 4 pm for outstanding jazz.
Join us every Saturday afternoon from 2:00-4:00 for some fun singing, pickin’ and grinning! This jam will cater to musicians who love Bluegrass music, in it’s traditional and non-trad styles. We will focus on songs that feature vocal melodies, harmonies and instrumental breaks. Typical instrumentation includes guitars, banjos, mandolins, Reso phonic guitars […]
Join us for an Oktoberfest beer tasting with Cicerone Mark! Cost for tasting is $20. Mark has lots of experience leading tastings and owned a beer touring company. He is a hoot and we are excited to offer this experience! Join him at 4:00 pm. A great way to spend a Saturday […]
Byrds and Crows is an acoustic band based out of the mountains of Western NC featuring music that draws from bluegrass, folk, old country, in addition to a little Americana, as well as, writing a few originals. Kenny and Sheila Byrd played together for years and were always looking for a banjo […]
This is an acoustic jam featuring mostly old time fiddle tunes led by different community members. Come bring an instrument and join in on the fun, or just sit back, listen, and enjoy!
We are excited to announce that we will be open on Wednesdays starting October 2nd. We will open from 8 am - 5 pm and will be serving coffee and tea. Please bring your own cup. We now have high-speed internet and we invite you to relax and spend some time with […]
Join us every Saturday afternoon from 2:00-4:00 for some fun singing, pickin’ and grinning! This jam will cater to musicians who love Bluegrass music, in it’s traditional and non-trad styles. We will focus on songs that feature vocal melodies, harmonies and instrumental breaks. Typical instrumentation includes guitars, banjos, mandolins, Reso phonic guitars […]
This is an acoustic jam featuring mostly old time fiddle tunes led by different community members. Come bring an instrument and join in on the fun, or just sit back, listen, and enjoy!
