Join us as we welcome in the summer with an intimate evening of music from local songwriters Kim Smith, Chris Wilhelm, and Chris Rosser.
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Based in the vibrant arts hub of Asheville, North Carolina, Kim Smith is a singer-songwriter with an undeniable gift for bringing stories to life through her music. Her soulful vocals and captivating stage presence have made her a standout artist in the region and beyond.
Kim describes her craft as more than a passion: "Songwriting is not just a passion; it's an expression of my soul."
She continues to record and release her music with acclaimed producers such as Asheville-based Chris Rosser and Nashville's Dean Miller, showcasing her versatility and commitment to her artistry.
Kim draws inspiration from an eclectic range of music legends, including Van Morrison, Etta James, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Stevie Nicks, Beth Hart, Johnny Cash, Annie Lennox, Eva Cassidy, Amos Lee, and many others—each shaping her distinctive sound and heartfelt lyrics.
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Chris Wilhelm is known for bringing positive vibes and an uplifting message to his audience. He plays Americana, folk rock that is infectious and insightful.
Worldwide airplay brought his latest album “This Too Shall Pass" to be one of the Top 100 Alt-Country Albums of 2020, and it spent several months on the national folk charts as well. Chris has performed thousands of shows up and down the East Coast both in The Wilhelm Brothers and solo.
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Chris Rosser is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, composer and producer. As a solo performer, he has opened shows for folk and pop luminaries such as John Mayer, Tom Rush, David Wilcox, Shawn Mullins, John Gorka, Nickel Creek, and more.
He has released four solo singer-songwriter recordings, Archaeology (1998), The Holy Fool (2000), Hidden Everywhere (2006) and A Thousand Hands (2014).
