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Live Music Calendar – Brevard, NC
Welcome to the Live Music Calendar for Wine Down on Main, the premier wine bar and live music venue in downtown Brevard, North Carolina.
At Wine Down, you’ll find more than just a place to grab a drink. We offer 70+ wines by the glass and bottle, a rotating selection of 30+ craft beers, and a menu of delicious food pairings including paninis and charcuterie boards. Pair that with our lineup of live music and you have the perfect night out in Brevard.
November Live Music
Carrie Morrison
Thursday, November 12 6PM
Carrie Morrison, a Brevard-based singer-songwriter and pianist, has been a vibrant presence in Western North Carolina’s music scene for over 15 years. Known for her melodically rich songs and heartfelt lyrics, her discography includes “Carolina Blonde” (2013), “Miles and Miles” (2017), and “The Neverwhere Sisters” (2021).
Bruce Threlkeld
Friday, November 13 6PM
Bruce Threlkeld is a seasoned multi-instrumentalist and educator with over three decades of experience in music performance and instruction. Proficient in instruments such as the 5-string banjo, guitar, mandolin, ukulele, bass, and percussion, Bruce has taught thousands of hours and performed across various states, including Texas, Georgia, Montana, and Florida. His teaching approach is personalized and adaptable, aiming to help students understand the rhythmic, harmonic, and melodic elements of music. Bruce’s performances blend elements of country, folk, and Americana, offering audiences a rich and engaging musical experience.
Raphael Graves Duo
Saturday, November 14 6PM
Raphael Graves has been performing and recording music in Western North Carolina since 2008 and is known for his powerful rock-influenced vocals and genre-spanning versatility. His work ranges from tributes to artists like Pink Floyd and Jane’s Addiction to original music and award-winning projects recognized by Asheville’s MountainXpress as some of the region’s best. Despite being displaced from Asheville after Hurricane Helene in 2024, Raphael continues to perform across the Carolinas with a fully booked calendar and a reputation for engaging, unpredictable live shows.
Bruce Threlkeld
Thursday, November 19 6PM
Bruce Threlkeld is a seasoned multi-instrumentalist and educator with over three decades of experience in music performance and instruction. Proficient in instruments such as the 5-string banjo, guitar, mandolin, ukulele, bass, and percussion, Bruce has taught thousands of hours and performed across various states, including Texas, Georgia, Montana, and Florida. His teaching approach is personalized and adaptable, aiming to help students understand the rhythmic, harmonic, and melodic elements of music. Bruce’s performances blend elements of country, folk, and Americana, offering audiences a rich and engaging musical experience.
The Right Fit Duo
Friday, November 20 6PM
The Right Fit is an acoustic duo formed in 2024 by Jennifer Allsbrook and Rick Reles. Their sound features rich vocal harmonies, dual guitars, and layered instrumentation including blues harmonica, mandolin, and light percussion. Blending classic rock, blues, and original music, their performances are soulful, upbeat, and energetic. With powerful vocals and natural chemistry, they truly live up to their name.
Aoife Clancy
Saturday, November 21 6PM
Aoife Clancy is an accomplished singer and musician from County Tipperary, Ireland, with over 35 years of performance experience. As the daughter of Bobby Clancy of The Clancy Brothers, she began performing at folk festivals and clubs at a young age. After moving to the U.S., she toured with the renowned Celtic group Cherish the Ladies and recorded a Grammy-nominated album with the Boston Pops. Now based in Etowah, NC, Aoife performs a unique blend of Celtic, Americana, blues, and classic standards, accompanying herself on guitar and Irish drum.
Jason Whitaker
Friday, November 27 6PM
Jason Whitaker is a seasoned solo musician based in Asheville, North Carolina, known for his expressive covers of light rock and ballads from artists like The Eagles, Jim Croce, Eric Clapton, and Fleetwood Mac. With a laid-back style and a deep catalog of classics, Jason creates an inviting atmosphere perfect for relaxing evenings and unforgettable live music experiences.
Bryan McConnell & Mark Guest Duo
Saturday, November 28 6PM
Bryan McConnell, now based in North Carolina, is a seasoned jazz bassist, composer, and educator whose performance pedigree spans decades. He joins forces with guitarist Mark Guest to create the McConnell/Guest Duo — a captivating blend of jazz standards, improvisation, and musical storytelling. Together, they bring a rich, soulful sound that fits perfectly with Wine Down’s relaxed and intimate ambiance.
December Live Music
Will & Sage
Thursday, December 3 6PM
Will & Sage are an Americana, folk and bluegrass duo based in North Carolina, known for their relaxed, acoustic live sets and easygoing stage presence. Regular performers across Western North Carolina, they bring a warm, intimate sound that pairs perfectly with a cozy night out.
Blending guitar, banjo, upright bass, harmonica and melodica, Will & Sage weave original songs alongside carefully chosen Americana deep cuts. Their mellow, roots driven style creates the perfect backdrop for an evening of great wine, conversation and live music.
Bryan McConnell & Mark Guest Duo
Friday, December 4 6PM
Bryan McConnell, now based in North Carolina, is a seasoned jazz bassist, composer, and educator whose performance pedigree spans decades. He joins forces with guitarist Mark Guest to create the McConnell/Guest Duo — a captivating blend of jazz standards, improvisation, and musical storytelling. Together, they bring a rich, soulful sound that fits perfectly with Wine Down’s relaxed and intimate ambiance.
Parker’s Back
Saturday, December 5 6PM
Parker’s Back is a vintage vocal jazz and swing group based in the North Carolina region, including Asheville and Brevard. Known for bringing nostalgic charm and elegant energy, the group features Robbie Grice on guitar and vocals and James Dawkins on bass. Their repertoire blends classic jazz standards and swing favorites with polished musicianship, creating a sophisticated and inviting atmosphere.
Frances Eliza
Thursday, December 10 6PM
Frances Eliza is a singer-songwriter based in North Carolina whose music blends indie folk, pop, and soulful vocals. With heartfelt lyrics and a captivating stage presence, she brings both vulnerability and strength to her performances. Whether sharing original songs or reimagined covers, Frances creates an intimate and memorable live music experience.
Bruce Threlkeld
Friday, December 11 6PM
Bruce Threlkeld is a seasoned multi-instrumentalist and educator with over three decades of experience in music performance and instruction. Proficient in instruments such as the 5-string banjo, guitar, mandolin, ukulele, bass, and percussion, Bruce has taught thousands of hours and performed across various states, including Texas, Georgia, Montana, and Florida. His teaching approach is personalized and adaptable, aiming to help students understand the rhythmic, harmonic, and melodic elements of music. Bruce’s performances blend elements of country, folk, and Americana, offering audiences a rich and engaging musical experience.
Raphael Graves Duo
Saturday, December 12 6PM
Raphael Graves has been performing and recording music in Western North Carolina since 2008 and is known for his powerful rock-influenced vocals and genre-spanning versatility. His work ranges from tributes to artists like Pink Floyd and Jane’s Addiction to original music and award-winning projects recognized by Asheville’s MountainXpress as some of the region’s best. Despite being displaced from Asheville after Hurricane Helene in 2024, Raphael continues to perform across the Carolinas with a fully booked calendar and a reputation for engaging, unpredictable live shows.
Bruce Threlkeld
Thursday, December 17 6PM
Bruce Threlkeld is a seasoned multi-instrumentalist and educator with over three decades of experience in music performance and instruction. Proficient in instruments such as the 5-string banjo, guitar, mandolin, ukulele, bass, and percussion, Bruce has taught thousands of hours and performed across various states, including Texas, Georgia, Montana, and Florida. His teaching approach is personalized and adaptable, aiming to help students understand the rhythmic, harmonic, and melodic elements of music. Bruce’s performances blend elements of country, folk, and Americana, offering audiences a rich and engaging musical experience.
Marc Brown
Friday, December 18 6PM
Marc Brown brings an easygoing mix of classic rock, blues, and acoustic favorites to Wine Down’s stage. With soulful vocals and laid-back guitar rhythms, Marc creates the perfect backdrop for a relaxing evening of great wine and good conversation. His setlist includes crowd-pleasing hits from the ’70s to today, delivered with warmth, style, and a deep love of live music. Whether you’re a longtime fan or hearing him for the first time, Marc’s performances always feel familiar—in the best way.
Bryan McConnell & Mark Guest Duo
Saturday, December 19 6PM
Bryan McConnell, now based in North Carolina, is a seasoned jazz bassist, composer, and educator whose performance pedigree spans decades. He joins forces with guitarist Mark Guest to create the McConnell/Guest Duo — a captivating blend of jazz standards, improvisation, and musical storytelling. Together, they bring a rich, soulful sound that fits perfectly with Wine Down’s relaxed and intimate ambiance.
Jason Whitaker
Saturday, December 26 6PM
Jason Whitaker is a seasoned solo musician based in Asheville, North Carolina, known for his expressive covers of light rock and ballads from artists like The Eagles, Jim Croce, Eric Clapton, and Fleetwood Mac. With a laid-back style and a deep catalog of classics, Jason creates an inviting atmosphere perfect for relaxing evenings and unforgettable live music experiences.
Rogue Johnsen
Thursday December 31 6PM
Rogue Johnsen is a blues rooted keyboardist, lapsteel guitarist and vocalist known for soulful performances and deep musical experience. A student of Charles Brown and slide guitar master Ron Thompson, Rogue was named “Best Solo Artist” in 2025 by the Richmond Blues Society and previously earned “Best Blues Band” honors from the DC Blues Society with the Rogue Johnsen Trio. He has toured internationally with artists including W.C. Clark, Archie Bell and the Drells and Miss Lavelle White.
Throughout his career, Rogue has shared stages with legendary performers such as B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Albert King and Koko Taylor while backing numerous respected blues artists. With formal training that includes jazz studies and a Masters of Education degree from George Mason University, his performances blend strong musicianship with authentic blues tradition, showcased across multiple solo and collaborative recordings.
2027 Live Music
Butch Adkins and Joe Palisoc
Saturday, January 30 6PM
Western North Carolina musicians Butch Adkins and Joe Palisoc bring their love of live music to Wine Down on Main with a laid-back mix of Classic Rock, Folk, Blues and Americana.
Butch’s powerful vocals and acoustic guitar are complemented by Joe’s lead guitar, harmonica and harmony vocals, creating a feel-good sound filled with familiar favorites and roots-inspired music.
The two met at an open mic at a local brewery and quickly discovered a shared appreciation for each other’s music. Both enjoy collaborating with fellow musicians and sharing the music they love with audiences throughout Western North Carolina.
The Neverwhere Sisters
Saturday, February 13 6PM
The Neverwhere Sisters is a unique duo featuring singer/songwriter/pianist Carrie Morrison and cellist/flutist/vocalist Jamie Leigh Bennett. Their fun, neo-classic interpretations of original and classic pop, folk and Celtic music, along with their harmonic vocals, have been crowd favorites throughout WNC for seven years.
Carrie Morrison is a Brevard, NC-based singer/songwriter/pianist known for heartfelt lyrics, expressive vocals and melody-driven songs blending folk, Celtic and rock influences. She has been voted in the top three in the keyboardist/pianist category in Mountain Xpress’s Best of WNC awards for three years running. Her most recent releases are Balladeer, produced by Chris Rosser, and The Crosswalk EP, recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London.
Jamie Leigh Bennett is a professional cellist and flutist living in Upstate South Carolina. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy from the University of Georgia and a master’s degree in Flute Performance from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Jamie Leigh has performed and recorded with several regional artists, including Hope Griffin, Andrew Thelston and Debbie Jackson. The Neverwhere Sisters released their self-titled EP in 2021.
Why Wine Down Brevard is the Best Spot for Live Music
70+ wines by the glass and bottle
30+ craft beers from North Carolina and beyond
Delicious food pairings including gourmet paninis and charcuterie boards
Downtown Brevard location with a cozy, welcoming atmosphere
Consistent live music schedule with local, regional, and touring artists across genres
Whether you’re looking for a date night in Brevard, an evening with friends, or just searching for things to do in Brevard this weekend, Wine Down is the place to be.
Location & Hours
Wine Down on Main
📍 28 East Main Street, Brevard, NC 28712
⏰ Monday–Saturday, 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Closed Sunday