Riverside Stage: Saturday's artists

The Honeycutters, 12-1 p.m.

Steadily gaining momentum and a large and loyal fan base, The Honeycutters’ first studio release “Irene” is also gaining play on Americana radio. Based in Asheville, The Honeycutters orginal music combines Country ballads, Honk-a-Billy and Blues.

The Nouveaux Honkies, 1:20-2:10 p.m.

“If Johnny Cash and Freddy King had a baby it would be the Nouveaux Honkies,” said South Florida’s Sun Sentinel Online. This violin, guitar, bass and drum quartet is best described as Roots ‘n Roll that rocks—you just have to hear it for yourself. A favorite of festivals from coast-to-coast, this band is guaranteed to get you out of your seat.

April Verch, 2:30-3:20 p.m.

April Verch fills the stage with a voice that comes from the heavens and fiddle playing firmly rooted in the eclectic culture of Ontario’s Ottawa Valley. A Canadian fiddle champion, step dancer and singer, Verch performed at the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver. The energy of her fiddle playing and step dancing gets her regularly compared to Natalie McMaster. Her sweet voice causes comparisons to Alison Krauss. Verch is a rising star on the music scene. The consensus is you must see her live—and you get to! “ … ethereal-voiced Verch … has blossomed from a Canadian fiddle champ and stepdancer into a triple-threat entertainer … “ — Sun Chronicle

Hello Trouble, 3:40-4:30 p.m.

This smooth trio grew up together in a small WNC town and have played music together for many years. Their latest musical endeavor, Hello Trouble, is a distillation of all the musical genres they have loved and experiences they have had over those years—distilling down to tons of fun and maybe a little trouble too. Amusing originals, a Dean Martin classic, and perhaps a jazzy romp—with sizzling harmonies and stage banter only years together can produce. Lead guitarist and your host for the Riverside Stage, Bob Sinclair says, “Don't let their name scare you off - but don't hang around them after dark either - it could be trouble.”

Scoot Pittman, 4:50-5:30 p.m.

Like mama’s Southern cookin’ sticks to your gut, Scoot’s music will satisfy that sweet spot in your brain and keep a smile on your face. Pittman consistently and seamlesly blends booty shakin’ rhythm with lasting, meaningful lyrics. Very real and very fun– this music makes life make sense—at least while you’re listening....

The Honeycutters, 6:10-7:20 p.m.

Steadily gaining momentum and a large and loyal fan base, The Honeycutters’ first studio release “Irene” is also gaining play on Americana radio. Based in Asheville, The Honeycutters orginal music combines Country ballads, Honk-a-Billy and Blues.