Roots & Blues with Peggy and Kelly

Longtime Asheville musicians to perform at River Arts District Brewing Co.

Feb. 25, 2026 at 2:31pm

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Peggy Ratusz and Kelly Jones, two well-known Asheville-based roots and blues musicians, will be performing a live music event at the River Arts District Brewing Co. on February 19th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Why it matters

The Asheville music scene is renowned for its diverse array of local talent, and this event showcases two veteran artists who have deep roots in the regional roots and blues genres. Live music events like this help drive traffic to local businesses in the River Arts District.

The details

Peggy Ratusz and Kelly Jones are both seasoned musicians who have been active in the Asheville music community for decades. They will be performing a mix of classic and contemporary roots and blues songs during the two-hour event at the River Arts District Brewing Co.

  • The event will take place on February 19, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

The players

Peggy Ratusz

An Asheville-based roots and blues musician with a long history of performing in the local music scene.

Kelly Jones

An Asheville-based roots and blues musician who has collaborated with Peggy Ratusz and other local artists for many years.

River Arts District Brewing Co.

A brewery located in Asheville's River Arts District that frequently hosts live music events.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to have Peggy and Kelly back to perform at the brewery. Their roots and blues sound really resonates with our customers.”

— Samantha Greene, Events Manager, River Arts District Brewing Co.

What’s next

The brewery is promoting the event on their website and social media channels, and tickets are available for purchase online.

The takeaway

This event highlights the vibrant and collaborative music scene in Asheville, where veteran local artists continue to draw crowds and support the city's thriving small businesses.