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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 play in that area, and we seem to have a pretty good following.  We frequent a couple of really nice ...

Steve Wong, Times-News correspondent A few weeks ago, I saw a Facebook event posting for an “electric violinist.” Now there’s a listing you don’t see every day when looking for “live music” in Hendersonville.  Granted, sometimes I see fiddlers who play bluegrass or country. I see an occasional violinist who is part of a band or ensemble. This might be the first time I’ve seen an electric violinist playing solo at one of Hendo’s popular venues. I was intrigued and wanted to know more. The violinist is Paul Rene McIntire of Asheville. He’ll be playing Sunday afternoon at Sain...