Wed 3/18/26 – WNC Songwriter Sessions returns with Rob Simone, Chris Smith, and Todd Hoke. Another trio of wonder-filled songwriters will be sharing their lyrical and musical offerings for our March session in the natural acoustics of the Brandy Bar + Cocktails. Rob Simone, Chris Smith, and Todd Hoke will knock the ides right out of your March. Delicious cocktails + handcrafted songs + friendly folks = time well spent. Join us! Rob Simone has been working on his craft for almost 20 years. After spending most of his life in New York, Rob came to WNC several years ago after falling in love with the area during a previous visit. Local listeners (and players) may recognize Rob from the many local open mics and gigs he attends. Rob’s songs run the gamut from love songs to humorous, personal, political, and philosophical songs.
Chris Smith’s vocals are vulnerable, sweet and melancholic in their delivery of lyrics steeped in country and folk traditional topics of love, loss and life experiences. There is nothing groundbreaking in that, just the comfort of knowing this troubadouresque type of performer continues to work in the background while trends fade in and out.
Todd Hoke will also be part of this thing and all of his songs will be rendered in black and white because Todd doesn’t have sepia-toned money.
With hosts Annie Wenz & Todd Hoke. For more info contact WNCSongwriterSessions@gmail.com.
Thurs 3/19/26 – 4-9 PM We will be offering an $8 special ginger martini – CB Frost, ginger brandy, freshly squeezed lemon juice – a well-balanced martini with a slight tart finish, you’ll love it! Our flight special is 1/2 price on our fruit/infused brandies.