Toe-Tappin’ Tunes
Nothing goes better with good BBQ than toe-tappin’ tunes.
Our festival features some great live acts for you to enjoy.
From bluegrass & country to classic rock, there’s something for every taste.
2026 Schedule
From bluegrass to classic rock, we‘ve got a little something for everyone on the music stage this year!
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Jody and Mark
11 am-1 pm
Jody and Mark are a couple of friends who have been playing music together for fifteen years. They share a love of good tunes and present a blend of classic rock and country that’s sure to please.
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Carolina Bluegrass Style
1-3 pm
Carolina Bluegrass Style is a unique blend of young and old; past, present and, maybe, the future. When Tommy Thomas asked Tyler Chasteen, Don Ashley and David Prosser to get together and play some music they had no idea that they would be creating a new group, But their popularity has passed all expectations. A blend of traditional Bluegrass, Western Swing, rock, reggae, and classical, “CBS” brings a unique approach to traditional music. Give them a listen!
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Saving Shirley
3-5 pm
Saving Shirley has spent years packing clubs, festivals, and private events with a setlist that covers everything from Creed and Backstreet Boys to Bruno Mars and Dua Lipa — the biggest pop, rock, and dance anthems from the 90s through the 2010s. Born in the mountains of Western North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, this band came together with a clear mission: throw the best party in the room, every single time. And they deliver. Crowds that start the night sitting in chairs end up rushing the stage — that’s just what happens when Saving Shirley plays.
Known for their explosive energy and genuine connection with the crowd, their shows are unpredictable in the best way. One minute the whole room is screaming every word to “Mr. Brightside,” the next they’re losing it over something completely unexpected. Singalongs, call-and-response moments, and a dance floor that doesn’t quit — it’s a live show that feels less like a concert and more like the best night out you’ve had in years.
With a rotating catalog of around 45 songs pulling from Green Day, The Killers, Blink-182, Eminem, Michael Jackson, Rihanna, Linkin Park and beyond, there’s something for everyone — and nobody leaves disappointed. As frontman Joshua McKinney puts it, “Life is short. If we want to do something, we better do it.” That energy is felt in every single show.
Come Visit Us!
Over the years, the music stage at the Spruce Pine BBQ Festival has seen a treasure trove of artists perform. Scott McKinney, Barrett Davis, Randy Flack, JAM, Will Ritter, Tru Blu, Pierce Danger, Rock Creek Ramblers…the list goes on and on! Featuring a variety of musical styles, the stage has been home to both solo artists and groups, internationally-recognized and locally-based, and all bringing their talents to entertain.
Music a a BIG part of our festival experience, and we hope you’ll make plans to be with us all day long, tapping your foot to the tunes and enjoying great food and fellowship!
“Meat” Us in the Mountains!