Long-time Florida musician Bob Bonnen has relocated to the NC High Country and will perform at Banner Elk Winery, an award-winning winery in the North Carolina High Country. Bonnen serves up a setlist of classic rock and yacht rock, with a dash of country and Motown. His repertoire ranges from Bob Dylan and Van Morrison […]

Singer/guitarist Ethan White performs live music at Banner Elk Winery, an award-winning winery in the North Carolina High Country. White is a versatile artist who focuses on rock, country and blues. A typical set list includes artists like The Rolling Stones, T. Rex, Van Morrison and Looking Glass, along with a few original songs. Hours […]

Soulful singer/guitarist Jeff Arditti performs live music at Banner Elk Winery, an award-winning winery in the North Carolina High Country. Arditti's music weaves a tapestry of timeless classics with modern favorites. Enjoy heartfelt renditions of songs from legends like James Taylor, Neil Young, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Ben Harper, The Band, Allman Brothers, The Black […]

Ring in the New Year in epic fashion on Jan. 1 by enjoying the first sunrise of 2026 atop Grandfather Mountain. This special event provides guests with the rare opportunity to visit Grandfather Mountain outside of regular operating hours and on a holiday. Sunrise is at 7:38 a.m. Jan. 1, 2026, and Grandfather’s gates will […]

Hailing from West Jefferson, NC, New River Overlook is a three-piece band featuring acoustic guitar, keyboard and bass. The band will perform its eclectic mix of rock, blues, country and soul at Banner Elk Winery. A typical performance includes original music, as well as songs by Bob Dylan, Stephen Stills, George Strait, Tom Petty, Bruce […]

A Texas native living in Myrtle Beach, singer/songwriter Cameron Nesbitt makes a trip to the High Country of North Carolina for a performance at Banner Elk Winery. Nesbitt's music style has been described as a "stripped-down Americana/folk/rock blend of originals and covers." Musicians he regularly covers include Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Jason Isbell. Hours […]

Stop by Banner Elk's prohibition-style speakeasy restaurant for live music from singer-songwriter extraordinaire Sam Fanthorpe. Fanthorpe serves up a combination of original works, classic country, jazz, blues and Appalachian roots music. Audiences enjoy his combination of a great voice, excellent guitar chords and fun personality. Hours are 6-9 p.m. and there is no charge for […]

Soulful singer/guitarist Jeff Arditti performs live music at Banner Elk Winery, an award-winning winery in the North Carolina High Country. Arditti's music weaves a tapestry of timeless classics with modern favorites. Enjoy heartfelt renditions of songs from legends like James Taylor, Neil Young, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Ben Harper, The Band, Allman Brothers, The Black […]

Shake a leg with live music at Sugar Mountain Resort, which is located less than 10 minutes from downtown Banner Elk. The Collective is a classic rock, blues, country, and R&B band from the mountains of North Carolina with a repertoire of more than 300 cover songs and a substantial book of originals. The band's […]

Popular guitarist/vocalist Tom Pillion performs live music at Banner Elk Winery, an award-winning winery in the North Carolina High Country. Pillion is a versatile singer-songwriter who performs an acoustic selection of pop, folk, country and original songs. In high school and college, he played folk music in New England coffee houses, then played in weekend […]