Traveling busker Ben Wilton performs his original tune “Big Bad World” in front of Malaprop’s in downtown Asheville.

Hailing from Sandy Mush, buskers Will and Clarence aren’t exactly worried about promoting themselves at the moment. They don’t have any recordings you can buy. They don’t have a website you can go to for more information. They’re even a bit reluctant to share their last names. But at least their talent matches their taste in covers. Here’s their version of the Jimmy Rogers tune “That’s All Right.”

Vermont-based musician Anna Trevor has been busking her way to less chilly southern climate in recent weeks, landing her in Asheville for one very windy afternoon. Here, she performs the traditional fiddle tune “Old Joe Clark”—one of her favorites—on her cello.

Busker Caleb Elliott performs his original tune “Home Alone” on the Iron Sculpture in downtown Asheville.

Sylva-based busker and entertainer Ian Moore (notably of the on-again-off-again local band The Rib Tips) plays “Hard Times” near Pritchard Park in downtown Asheville.

Nashville-based buskers Andrew McBride and Hannah Aldridge perform their original tune “You Are The Stars” in front of the iron sculpture in downtown Asheville.

This busking duo may not have a band name or a website, but at least they’ve got talent and costumes. Here’s Pete and Luke performing in front of the Woolworth Walk in downtown Asheville on Halloween weekend.

Raleigh/Boone based singer/songwriter Jordan Okrend performs his original tune “You Make Me Happy” in front of The Sisters McMullen Cupcake Corner near Pack Square.

Asheville-based group Lyric perform a set on Halloween weekend in front of the Woolworth Walk.

Traveling busker Brody Douglas Hunt performs his original tune “Sulfite-Free Wine” in front of Malaprop’s in downtown Asheville.

One half of Sugarfoot Serenaders, Sparrow performs a solo version of the duo’s “Walt’s Waltz” in front of the Woolworth Walk in downtown Asheville.

Asheville-based singer/songwriter Jenne Sluder performs her original tune “Come to the Beach” next to the iron sculpture on the corner of Wall Street and Battery Park.

Asheville-based busker Alex Williamson performs his original song “Looking For Some Time” on the corner of Battery Park and Page Ave. in downtown Asheville.

Singer/songwriter Ellen Trnka performs a cover of the Sippie Wallace tune “Women, Be Wise (Don’t Advertise Your Man)” at the Red Step Artworks open mic in Hendersonville, NC. Backing harmonica by John Malcolm Cuthbertson.

This weekend, we’re switching up the format just a little and including some non-busking material recorded at the Red Step Artworks open mic in Hendersonville, NC. The weekly event is held every Thursday, and is more of a round-robin of area singer/songwriters performing as much for each other as for any audience. In this video, singer/songwriter James Harrell performs an original tune, backed by Red Step owner Kelli Redmond.

Last month, we featured a tune by recently arrived singer/songwriter JJ Ball. Today, we’re presenting another performance from his set. Here’s his original tune “Pinnacle.”

Last week, we featured singer/songwriter Chris McCune performing one of his many original tunes. Today, we’re revisiting McCune’s performance. Here’s his original track “Country.”

Busker Geraud Barralon hails from Rhône-Alpes, France, but recently relocated to Asheville, NC. Here, he performs an original tune on the corner of Wall Street and Battery Park.

Asheville-based singer/songwriter Eric J. Wells performs his original tune “Chloe’s Song” in front of Malaprop’s.