\u2013 ALL AGES
\n\u2013 LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE<\/p>\n
WOODY WOOD
\nAsheville\u2019s own
\nCosmic Appalachian Soul \/ Musical style that doesn\u2019t fit neatly into any one style but is a genre-bending fusion of rock, blues, and soul.<\/p>\n
ABE REID
\nAbe Reid is a North Carolina musician and one of the modern keepers of the Piedmont roots music tradition. Born in Forsyth County and raised in Statesville, Reid began playing guitar at a young age, developing a deep connection to the region\u2019s historic finger-style traditions.
\nHis musical education came directly from the source. As a young player, he spent time with legendary Carolina musicians Guitar Gabriel and Cootie Stark, learning not only guitar technique but also the storytelling and spirit behind traditional American music.<\/p>\n
In the 1990s, Reid immersed himself in the life of a working musician, busking on the streets of New Orleans before returning to North Carolina\u2019s music scene. He later helped form the roots band The Blue Rags, known for energetic performances and traditional sounds.<\/p>\n
Reid gained international recognition when he won the International Blues Challenge in Memphis\u2014becoming the first solo performer to win the competition.<\/p>\n
Today, Abe Reid continues to perform, teach, and share the music of the American South, passing on knowledge learned from older musicians and decades on the road.<\/p>\n
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
\nRuns from Jul 6, 2026 to Jul 27, 2026 and happens every:
\nMondays:\t6:00pm – 7:00pm 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