The ABC Combo
LOCAL, live music service now booking public and private events for the 2025 season in the Highlands, NC region!
Click to email: abccombohighlands@gmail.com
Groups for Hire
When not performing together as the ABC Combo, several members have other groups for hire! Check the profiles below for a sampling of what they have to offer
The Highlands Horns
Tom Herbort on saxophone and Brian Aulisio on trumpet/vocals bring you back to the 1950's and 60's jazz lounge scene by playing your all-time favorite standards and sing-alongs ! Add a nice touch to your hotel lobby, restaurant or special event with instrumental and/or vocal jazz hits.
text: (828)-526-6484
email: abccombohighlands@gmail.com
Standard Elevation Trio
Matt Molesworth on piano leads this talented instrumental trio dedicated to preserving the soul of improvisational jazz. Fisher Wilson accompanies on upright bass with Peter Webb on drums. As their name suggests, Matt's abundant experience paired with a contemporary rhythm section creates a perfect opportunity for true musical experimentation while paying ultimate respect to the masters. STANDARD ELEVATION is a truly unique journey through all styles of the genre presented by studied practitioners.
text: (571)-242-2517
email: mattmolesworth5@gmail.com
The SHORTOFF MOUNTAIN BOYS
David Crisp picks a guitar like no other and Fisher Wilson thumps a mean rhythm on upright bass along with other local talented artists (Dave Mueller on mandolin, Charles Wood of Nitrograss on banjo) to bring you the best foot-tapping bluegrass and old-time music. With soaring vocals, excellent musicianship and a down-home feel, the SHORTOFF MOUNTAIN BOYS are sure to transport you to the olden days of Appalachia.
text: (828)-200-1815
email: mountainturf@yahoo.com
VIDEO COMING SOON !
ROCKSTEADY@8
REAL ROOTS reggae, mixed with the blues and gospel, and a touch of Latin Salsa will have you dancing all night!
ROCKSTEADY@8 out of the Tampa Bay Area only visits once a year in the summertime, playing different bars and restaurants around the Plateau.
Brian Aulisio plays trumpet and sings backup while Tom Herbort rounds out the horn section on sax. Monster musicianship from start to finish from these veterans of the Tampa Bay Area.
(Catch them this year July 3rd at the HENDRICKS in Clayton, GA!)
Other musicians are:
singer Jason Nwagbaraocha,
drummer Jonathan Priest,
bass Joe "Whole Show" Grady,
keys John Richardson
guitar Vincent Sims
sax Vickie King
booking inquiries:
text: (828)-526-6484