10 Asheville WNC Musicians & Bands You MUST Follow in 2025 🎶

Asheville’s music scene is a vibrant blend of tradition, innovation, and creative energy—and 2025 is looking like its best year yet. Here are ten incredible acts you need to know and follow:

1. Jon Stickley Trio

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Virtuoso guitar, mandolin, and percussion—this instrumental trio blends bluegrass, gypsy-jazz, and surf rock. They’ve toured nationally and are a staple at Hands On! mandolin festival. https://www.jonstickley.com/

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2. Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters

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An award-winning Americana outfit featured on NPR’s World Cafe. Their soulful songwriting and tight arrangements define Asheville’s modern roots sound. https://www.honeycutters.com/

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3. Andrew Scotchie & The River Rats

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A beloved local Americana and bluegrass band, known for rustic, high-energy live sets. Audiences praise their “tight musicianship and real-deal Appalachian soul.” https://www.andrewscotchiemusic.com/

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4. Secret Agent 23 Skidoo

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The Grammy-nominated “Rapso the Superhero” creator crafts family-friendly hip-hop with positive messages. A rare blend of playful and profound. https://secretagent23skidoo.com/

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5. House and Land

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Sarah Louise Henson and Sally Anne Morgan reinvent Appalachian ballads with haunting harmonies. Their debut ranked #25 on Magnet, and Across the Field earned Folk Album of the Month from The Guardian. https://www.facebook.com/houseandlandmusic/

6. Magenta Sunshine

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This genre-bending group fuses psych-rock, folk, and funk with radiant stage presence. Reviewers call them “East Asheville’s sonic sunrise.” https://magentasunshine.com/

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7. Steep Canyon Rangers

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Brevard’s Grammy-winning bluegrass legends (with Steve Martin collaborations). Albums like “Nobody Knows You” and “Rare Bird Alert” earned them Grammy acclaim. https://www.steepcanyon.com/

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8. Floating Action

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Seth Kauffman’s one-man band delivers soulful, lo-fi “Carolina funk.” Praised by Jim James and Indy Week as “the underappreciated genius of the Asheville scene.” https://www.instagram.com/floatingaction/

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9. Acoustic Syndicate

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Since 1992, this roots-rock/Americana quartet has captivated with 3-part harmonies and polyrhythmic banjo. They’ve played Bonnaroo, JazzFest, and MerleFest. https://acousticsyndicate.com/

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10. Wednesday

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This buzzworthy Asheville alt-rock band—featured on the “We Love It Here” Hurricane Helene benefit album—mixes shoegaze, country-rock, and soulful lyrics. Their latest “Rat Saw God” earned rave local praise. https://www.wednesday.band/

Why Follow These Artists?

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  • Deep roots & global ambition: From Grammy-winners to Guardian-featured folk duos.

  • Live scene staples: They appear at Echo Mountain Recording, Grey Eagle, Orange Peel, local festivals, and international tours.

  • Diverse styles: Bluegrass, Americana, psych-rock, family rap, alt-rock, folk reinterpretations—the spectrum is wide and rich.

  • They represent Asheville’s soul: These musicians build community and identity through art that’s adventurous, authentic, and deeply rooted in place.

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Stay tuned throughout the year—we’ll be featuring exclusive interviews, live sessions, and behind-the-scenes videos.

Photos by Tom Farr Photography

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