About Us

Rick Yates is a solo guitar and vocal performer known for his eclectic, crowd-pleasing mix of songs from the ’60s to today. His shows blend rock/pop, indie/alternative, country, and Americana—with setlists ranging from The Beatles to Iron & Wine, and from Collective Soul to Harry Styles. He performs across Western North Carolina and North Georgia at breweries, wineries, restaurants, and private events, delivering warm vocals, fingerstyle guitar, and a laid-back presence tuned to each room.

Upcoming Shows

• Frog Level Brewing

  Sat, 18 Jul 26 1:00 PM

  56 Commerce Street, Waynesville, NC

• Bleu Canoe Restaurant

  Thu, 23 Jul 26 5:30 PM

  115 Sweetwater Circle, Lake Burton, GA

• Blue Ridge Beer Hub

  Sat, 01 Aug 26 5:00 PM

  21 East Street, Waynesville, NC

• Addison Farms Vineyard

  Sat, 08 Aug 26 2:00 PM

  4005 New Leicester Hwy, Leicester, NC

• Bleu Canoe Restaurant

  Thu, 20 Aug 26 5:30 PM

  115 Sweetwater Circle, Lake Burton, GA

• Swing For The Kids

  Fri, 21 Aug 26 6:00 PM

  Waynesville Inn & Golf Club, Waynesville, NC

• Frog Level Brewing

  Sun, 30 Aug 26 3:00 PM

  56 Commerce Street, Waynesville, NC

• Blue Ridge Beer Hub

  Sat, 05 Sep 26 5:00 PM

  21 East Street, Waynesville, NC

• Blue Ridge Beer Hub

  Sat, 03 Oct 26 5:00 PM

  21 East Street, Waynesville, NC

• Bleu Canoe Restaurant

  Thu, 15 Oct 26 5:30 PM

  115 Sweetwater Circle, Lake Burton, GA

• Blue Ridge Beer Hub

  Sat, 07 Nov 26 5:00 PM

  21 East Street, Waynesville, NC

• Blue Ridge Beer Hub

  Sat, 05 Dec 26 5:00 PM

  21 East Street, Waynesville, NC