Newgrass folk-rock pioneers Acoustic Syndicate celebrate their 20th Anniversary show at Pisgah Brewing Company on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Asheville fans will be treated to songs spanning the band’s two decade long career and can revel in the familiar vocal harmonies of Steve "Big Daddy" McMurry (guitar / mandolin / vocals), Bryon McMurry (acoustic banjo / electric banjo / six string banjo / vocals) and Fitz McMurry (drums / congas / percussion) alongside Jay Sanders (acoustic bass / electric bass) and Billy Cardine (dobro / electric resophonic guitar). The show marks Pisgah’s first outdoor show of the season.

Fans will be treated to a full afternoon of music. The show opens with long time collaborator Larry Keel and two Syndicate side projects, The Invisible III, featuring Jay Sanders and The Billy Sea featuring Billy Cardine. The music continues long after the sun goes down with Aaron Woody Wood and The Ends performing inside the Pisgah Brewing Company for the late night party.

"I've always hoped that our music leaves people feeling a little better after hearing it or seeing us play live, and the folks in Western North Carolina seem to affirm this," reflects Bryon McMurry. "It’s one of the main reasons I still play! I couldn't imagine celebrating a 20 year anniversary any place else."

Tickets are $18 in advance and on sale now through Eventbrite on the Pisgah Brewing Company event site (http://pisgahbrewing.com/events/outdoor-events). Tickets purchased online now will be available at will call. Advance will call tickets may also be purchased at the Pisgah taproom. Paper tickets will soon be released and available at the Pisgah taproom and the following off-site outlets: Harvest Records (West Asheville), Bruisin’ Ales (downtown Asheville), & Merry Wine Market (Black Mountain). VIP Tickets may be purchased online for $45 and include early entry to the event, a private guided tour and tasting, preferred stage viewing, a commemorative poster and more.

Acoustic Syndicate just wrapped-up the recording of a new studio album expected to release later in 2012. The album will contain more of the collective’s trademark high-energy sound, tight-knit harmonies, and intricate string melodies.

• What: Acoustic Syndicate 20th Anniversary Concert (with Larry Keel, The Billy Sea, The Invisible Three, and Aaron Woody Wood & The Ends)
• Where: Pisgah Brewing Company’s Outdoor Stage 150 Eastside Drive, Black Mountain, NC 28711
• When: Saturday, May 5th, 2012
• Time: Show 3 PM / Gate 2 PM
• Tickets $18 in advance / $22 day of show / $45 VIP
• Ticket Link: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3192814795