Martha Spencer & The Wonderland Country Band
“Appalachian music, through and through, with all the dynamism of a string band and the longing of a lovelorn country song.” – Rolling Stone Country
Led by Martha Spencer, the Wonderland Country Band includes Jamie Collins on bass/vocals, Lucas Pasley on fiddle/banjo/vocals and Jake Dwyer on percussion/washboard/dance.
The Wonderland Country Band has toured across the USA from California to Nashville- recently performing such venues as the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Festival, Buck Owens Crystal Palace,
Ashkenaz Center, the Oklahoma Banjo Museum, and Song of the Mountains PBS. They have upcoming shows in Canada, Ireland and Europe in 2023/2024.
Martha Spencer is a singer-songwriter, mountain musician and dancer from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. She grew up in the musical Spencer family and learned to play several
instruments (guitar, fiddle, banjo, bass, dulcimer, mandolin) and flatfoot/clog at a young age. She performs and has recorded with various groups and has been involved with several roots music
projects. She has played shows, festivals and led workshops across the US, Australia, UK, and Europe. Martha’s first solo album has been featured in articles in Rolling Stone Country, No
Depression, Wide Open Country, Bluegrass Situation, Americana Highways, PopMatters and more. She also has been included in articles in the NY Times, Austin Chronicle and Billboard and was a
part of the Fiddlin’ documentary movie.
Honky Tonk
Honky Tonk Thursday is a free music series showcasing root-tootin’ honky tonk, western and country bands from near and far! Free and open to guests of all ages (unless noted otherwise), grab your crew and two-step on over to Highland.
In warmer months, live music is held on the scenic Meadow stage where camp chairs and blankets are welcome. Coolers and outside beverages are not permitted. Shows are rain or shine – if the skies don’t cooperate, the music moves indoors to the Taproom where we’ve got plenty of room for you to boogie down!
You may also like the following events from Highland Brewing Company:
- This Wednesday, 4th June, 06:00 pm, Well-crafted Music Series: Jon Stickley with Lyndsay Pruett, Christian Ferri & Matt Smith in Asheville
- This Saturday, 7th June, 06:00 pm, The Stolen Faces in Asheville
- This Sunday, 8th June, 08:00 pm, Natti Love Joys in Asheville
Also check out other
Music events in Asheville,
Entertainment events in Asheville,
Festivals in Asheville.
