New Venues Showcase Bluegrass Outside Downtown Asheville
February 1, 2008. For many years, folks headed downtown if they wanted to see a bluegrass show. With the opening of two new venues in 2007, however, fans are finding new places to enjoy some good ol’ pickin’.
One of those new venues, the Fletcher Feed and Seed, kicks off its February bluegrass series this weekend. Located at 3715 Hendersonville Road, the community center that occupies the former Fletcher Supply Store. Local pickers the Red Eye Ramblers will play Saturday. Future shows, in order, include Preacher and Pole Cats, Dehlia Low, and Lo-Fi Breakdown. Admission is free, but tips are encouraged.
The Fiddlin’ Pig, a barbecue restaurant, opened on Tunnel Road, just south of the tunnel near Chunns Cove Road. This is no ordinary barbecue joint, however. It also serves up bluegrass music Monday through Sunday night, and occasionally has Sunday bluegrass gospel. Bluegrass fans will find every type of style, from traditionalists to newgrass players. The barbecue and corn bread are pretty good, too.
By Mark Vanderhoff, who is an Asheville Realtor. He may be contacted at Mark.Vanderhoff@ColdwellBanker.com.
