We’d love to have you join us at Switchback during one of our musical performances. Events can be booked online by clicking the links below and selecting your date. Reservations are required and additional fees may apply. As our lodging guest, all musical performances are complimentary.
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.
May 11, Mother’s Day – 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
May 26, Memorial Day – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Marc grew up in the mountains of Western North Carolina. This Southern Appalachian Region has long been a hot bed for traditional arts and folk music. Banjo master and Haywood County resident Marc Pruett was inducted into the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame in March 2024. Anita Pruett, a talented musician in her own right, often plays dates with Marc and joined him on stage to play at the Hall of Fame induction.
April 23 – 5 to 8 p.m.
May 14 – 5 to 8 p.m.
June 18 – 5 to 8 p.m.
Brian Ashley Jones is a soulful singer, acclaimed guitarist, and versatile touring songwriter whose guitar-driven Blues and Country tunes have been featured in film, television and radio and have been recorded by Greg Humphries, Hudson K, Donna Hopkins, Diane Michel, Christian Elvestad, Doug Jones and other performing artists. Originally from Upstate South Carolina and a longtime resident of East Nashville, TN, Brian performs internationally at festivals, concert series, clubs, and music education programs.
April 16 – 5 to 8 p.m.
May 2 – 5 to 8 p.m.
June 15, Father’s Day – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Helena and Joey both grew up in the mountains of Western North Carolina; Helena in Waynesville and Joey in Asheville. These areas of Appalachia are steeped in old-time music traditions, and they were surrounded by that growing up. Coincidentally, this inspired them both to learn how to play when they were about 8 years old! They continue to incorporate those traditions into their music with their bands, Holler Choir and Susto Stringband. They play everything from traditional old-time fiddle tunes to original songs written with two part harmonies.
April 30 – 5 to 8 p.m.
Madeline Dierauf will be subbing in for Joey Brown for this event.
May 7 – 5 to 8 p.m.
May 21 – 5 to 8 p.m.
A. Lee (Alan) Edwards has been making music for 30 years. It’s been an essential element throughout his entire life.
With roots steeped in the tradition of storytellers like John Prine and Townes Van Zandt, Edwards crafts songs that are both spare and richly evocative. His latest work, Interpreting Heart Sounds Vol. I (Feb 2025), showcases Edwards’ evolution as an artist who has lived a life both on and off the road.
In a career spanning three decades, his music has been featured in The New York Times, Wide Open Country, Mojo Magazine, Uncut Magazine, and The Charlotte Observer and albums reviewed in No Depression, Americana Highways and Saving Country Music.
May 28 – 5 p.m.
June 11 – 5 p.m.
Lydia Hamby is an accomplished bluegrass musician, known for her captivating voice, unique original songs, and tasteful bluegrass mandolin playing. Her band merges new and traditional bluegrass music, bringing an unmatched energy and passion to any room.
More dates coming soon!
