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Around Town: Woodhull to talk about U-2 experience; Oklawaha bird walk set

Sunday Funday is a new gig from organizer and singer Peggy Ratusz, singer and guitarist Jonathan Pearlman, bassist Ryan Kjanka and a special guest.

Denis Coleman has been settling in after relocating to Hendersonville. Part of his settling-in has been gigging at the local music spots.

The holiday concert features a world class fiddler/violinist, banjo player from Steep Canyon Rangers, and a soprano whose voice will lift your spirit.

After a full day of Black Friday shopping, gather around the Christmas tree at the Courthouse Square starting at 5 p.m. Nov. 26 for a musical reminder by the Hendo band Lewendahl that Santa Claus is coming.

I’ve always enjoyed October festivals, or as Mills River Brewing Co. brands its event - Oktoberfest - giving it more of a German flair.

The Well Drinkers will play at Guidon Brewing this Friday night.

Steve Wong, Times-News correspondent The JackTown Ramblers are four guys who have fun with bluegrass with a twist of swing and gypsy jazz. The regional band will play from 3-6 p.m. Saturday at Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards in Hendersonville.  I noticed that your band has played in Hendo several times lately. But the band is based in Marion. What brings you to Hendo these days? We love playing in the Hendersonville and Asheville areas. There are a lot of great music venues, wineries, etc. to pl...

Live Music This Weekend: David Payne plays from the heart, inspired by the love of his life Steve Wong, Times-News correspondent Considering that I am just now discovering WNC musician David Payne, the people who say I am a slow learner might be right. But David is not the sort of guy to seek attention. If anything, he is a man at peace with his life and his music, happy to be with the love of his life, at work on the farm and making music for others. This Sunday, David will perform at Appalac...

Live Music This Weekend: New musicians, venues in Henderson County for Cider, Wine & Dine Steve Wong, Times-News correspondent This is a strange but plentiful weekend for live music in Hendersonville and the surrounding area.  It is strange because I’m seeing some new names - venues and musicians - which is really good. You can never have too many places to see and hear live music, and new venues and musicians means more diversity, which in this day and age is a cultural plus. It’s plenti...