"The Sawbriar" has assembled all of the required elements and is now embarking on their journey to become THE acoustic music venue of choice for this area. 

1) Great acts, artists, and audiences.

2) Awesome atmosphere with exceptional edibles.

3) Sensational sound.

4) Proprietors who are personable (AND pickers themselves!).

5) Location, location, location.  (Easily accessible

  for anyone who yearns for a "little more" in this

  musically rich region in which we are so blessed

  to live.

Visit "The Sawbriar" to see what you've been missing -and maybe even taking for granted.  You'll hear and feel the music in a setting designed to draw you in -

and draw you back - time after time.  It's one "briar  patch" you'll be glad you discovered.

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I think Tim O'Brien said it best in one of his songs ("Rod McNeil") about why he comes back to certain places to perform:

"I make a living from a circuit I made

Out of trial and error and gigs that I've played

It might be the money or the town that it's in

But mostly it's people make you come back again"

The people, the place, or the performances.  Whatever the reason, you'll be glad you came to The Sawbriar. *(Once you do come, the "thorn" will be in your side to return

- but Ben and Cammie promise it won't hurt!)

- Tim Sands (None of the Above)

"A wonderful casually elegant atmosphere." ...

"the Sawbriar would fit nicely into Greenwich Village or nestled

on a Paris side street."

-ESP Magtazine

"The Sawbriar Acoustic Stage truly needs to be experienced, for it is difficult to convey with the written word how wonderful and uplifting an evening there is.  Gone is the smoke-filled, rowdy barroom that is typically associated with good live music.  In its place is something that young and old are able to enjoy unencumbered."

-Domicile Magazine

"Sawbriar is a sweet treat for music and the arts...More than a music venue, the Sawbriar is a cozy space where the arts are celebrated and promoted". 

-Winston-Salem Journal

" I'm so thankful for the Sawbriar -- To be able to go hear world-class

music over a perfect sound systm (and not have to worry about getting  knocked in the head with a beer bottle or dying of smoke inhalation) in a bonafide art gallery

and guitar shop with great folks and good coffee. 

You just can't beat it for a night out on the town."

~Larry Perkins

Grammy award winning musician, producer and songwriter

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The Sawbriar is, in one word, a "gift."  A gift to the musicians fortunate enough to play there, as well as to the customers.  There's no way to go to the Sawbriar just once.

You'll definately come back for more!

~Jack Steelman

One of the real opportunities to hear music exists at the Sawbriar Acoustic Stage.  It is truly a listening room, filled with warmth and energy.  The feel of reliable acoustics allows you to experience the intricacies of the music without being overpowered by distractions.  The focus remains on you the listener and you the music maker.  Music is absorbed at The Sawbriar...........

~Sherry Boyd

MC of both regional and national bluegrass music events and long time supporter of bluegrass and acoustic music. .

Best acoustics in the state....

Laura Blackley

Blues Artist from Asheville, NC.