Black Mountain Blues Experience - Festival Launch Party

White Horse Stage Takeover: The 2026 Blues Experience Launch Party
One unforgettable night. Two powerhouse performances. The official launch of the 2026 Black Mountain Blues Experience begins here.
Join us at White Horse Black Mountain for an exclusive evening that sets the tone for the year ahead—where music, community, and anticipation collide. This is your first opportunity to step inside the 2026 Blues Experience, secure early access tickets, and claim preferred reserved seating for our flagship September festival before the public on-sale begins.
Be in the room as we pull back the 2026 festival lineup and event details
Priority Access Ticket- Secure reserved seating before tickets are released to the public.
This is a limited-capacity launch event designed for early supporters and dedicated music lovers of the Blues Experience.
The Lineup: A Double-Bill of World-Class Talent
Kelle Jolly & Will Boyd
Ambassadors of Appalachian Art | Blues • Soul • Jazz
An elegant and deeply expressive collaboration from two of the region’s most respected artists. Kelle Jolly — An incomparable vocalist, ukulele artist, and founder of the Women in Jazz Jam Festival, known for her warmth, storytelling, and magnetic stage presence.
Will Boyd— A master saxophonist and composer whose tone carries both power and soul, bringing emotional depth to every performance.
Ryan Holgerson & Electric VooDoo Choir
High-Octane Texas Blues-Rock Energy – Turn it up. This is blues-rock at full throttle.
Ryan Holgerson, whose Texas-rooted sound and Abbey Road Studios recording pedigree bring undeniable authority to the stage, this band delivers a commanding, high-energy performance built for a live audience. Featuring: David Bradley (Pinkish Floyd) — Bass, Jeff Rudolph (Al Coffee & the Grind) — Drums, and Sandra Holgerson — Backing Vocals. The Electric VooDoo Choir brings a tight, explosive sound that bridges grit, groove, and pure stage power.
Don’t Wait.
This is more than a concert—it’s the beginning of the 2026 Blues Experience. Once these seats are gone, they are gone. Be in the room. Be part of the launch. Secure your place at the heart of the Blues.