Asheville Sessions – Living Musical Traditions Community Concert

Sunday, November 9, 1:00-4:30 p.m.
Free of Charge
Wicked Weed Funkatorium
147 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Join us as we conclude the weekend of activities celebrating the Historic 1925 Asheville Recording Sessions with a free community concert celebrating the living musical traditions of Asheville & Western North Carolina with three bands that trace the arc and sounds of 100 years of Blue Ridge Mountain Music – from old-time string band, to folk & bluegrass, and on to progressive bluegrass and jamgrass.

Schedule

1 pm – Welcome & Intros
1:15-1:45 pm – Newfound Gap (Davis Family Band)
2-2:45 pm – Zoe & Cloyd (old-time, bluegrass & American roots music)
3-4:30 pm – Songs From The Road Band (contemporary bluegrass and acoustic roots music)

Songs From The Road Band is a dynamic and progressive bluegrass ensemble known for their compelling blend of Americana, roots, and folk music. The band is celebrated for their intricate harmonies, masterful instrumentation, and engaging live performances.  The band weaves a rich tapestry of original songs and innovative covers, showcasing their ability to balance tradition with modern influences.  Band members are Mark Schimick (mandolin), Charles Humphrey III (bass), Sam Wharton (guitar), James Schlender (fiddle), and Gabe Epstein (banjo).

Zoe & Cloyd—the creative partnership of fiddler/vocalist Natalya Zoe Weinstein and multi-instrumentalist/vocalist John Cloyd Miller—prove that opposites truly do attract. Hailing from two distinct musical worlds, they merge their unique backgrounds into a powerful collaboration that has garnered both critical acclaim and widespread appeal.

Natalya, a classically trained musician from Massachusetts with deep roots in klezmer and jazz, joins forces with John, a 12th-generation North Carolinian and grandson of pioneering bluegrass fiddler Jim Shumate. Together, they create music that honors their respective traditions while forging a distinctive sound of their own. Based in Asheville, NC, they also teach in the traditional music program at Warren Wilson College, sharing their knowledge and passion with the next generation of musicians.

Zoe & Cloyd have performed nationwide and internationally, captivating audiences at prestigious venues and festivals like MerleFest, Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, Westport Folk & Bluegrass Fest in Ireland, Earl Scruggs Music Fest, FreshGrass Festival, and the NC Folk Festival.

Newfound Gap is a young old-time string band from Leicester, North Carolina. Siblings Bayla, Sylvie, Judah, and Emme Davis have been playing music together for several years, earning accolades and awards along the way. They’ve won first place ribbons for best youth band at several fiddlers conventions, are each Galax individual ribbon holders, and have taken the stage at such prestigious events as Cabin Stage at Merlefest, The Art of Music Festival, and The Blue Ridge Opry.