Coffee House Live Returns: An Evening of Local Music Excellence, February 2nd, 7 pm, Orion Schoolhouse
We’re thrilled to announce the return of “Coffee House Live,” an audience favorite that’s been dearly missed during its brief hiatus. Join us for an unforgettable night of music at the cozy and inviting Orion Schoolhouse, the perfect backdrop for a casual and intimate music experience. Featuring an impressive lineup of local artists, “Coffee House Live” showcases the diverse talent that thrives in our community. Seating will be limited.
Tickets: $15 Adult, $7.50 Student
Please note that this event is at capacity and online ticket sales as well as tickets at the door are unavailable.
Artist Lineup to Feature Sarah DeShields, Erin William Banks with John Lucas Kovasckitz, and Louie Pardue
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From the muddy South Georgia rivers to the lush Appalachian Mountains, Erin Williams Banks will take you on a journey. Her songs tell the stories of forgotten people and places, of Blue Indigo snakes, wild boar and coyotes, and of the deep magic that hides in the heart of it all. She just released an album in September of 2023 called Coyote Mother.
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Sarah DeShields is a seasoned singer songwriter, musician, photographer and contemplative artist from Scotland, UK living in the mountains of North Carolina. She studied Percussion at York St. John University, earning her BAhons in Communication Arts: Studies in Media and Performance, after which she moved to America and began performing and recording in a variety of bands including noise rock band Wunderbeast and dream pop band Broadcast Safe. Throughout her time in North Carolina Sarah has recorded two solo records and produced for other artists.
In 2020 Sarah released her latest project, ‘Death and the Woman’, an album with incredible scope across genres that explores her heritage as a Scottish woman living and working in the Appalachian region of North Carolina
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John Lucas writes with intimacy and depth, spanning musically from sweeping cinematic scores to bare-bones acoustic. Lucas’s lyrics are raw, honest, and challenging…but delivered with the warmth of a friend.
Lucas has been recording music for over a dozen years, starting on his own and then joining forces with producer and engineer Everett Hardin. Lucas’s music has gained a loyal following – amassing over 35 million streams on Spotify alone. Lucas’s music has been licensed for TV shows appearing on MTV and Freeform, corporate ads including Google, and has received thousands of licenses for small businesses, non-profits, and wedding films.
Lucas and his family are putting down roots in Boone, NC.
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Louie Pardue is a dynamic and accomplished songwriter and guitarist whose soulful personal melodies captivate audiences. With a passion for music that spans genres and a mastery of the guitar that leaves audiences in awe, Louie Pardue’s music is an exploration of emotion and sound that transcends boundaries. Louie plays a mix of Appalachian Music, Americana, Folk, and Honky Tonk.
About the Orion Schoolhouse
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The community of Orion was named by farmers who worked lands both on and off the mountain, since the climates are distinct and are suitable for a diversity of agricultural production. It is thought that Orion got it’s name from being “up near the stars” in the mountains.
The Orion School served the community as both a place of learning for children and community meetings from the mid-1800’s until the 1940’s.
Today the School is beautifully restored and serves as a gathering place for both public and private events. Click here to read more about the Orion School and Chapel.