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.

Busking accordion player Madeleine Reidy may call Upstate New York home, but her musical travels brought her through Asheville earlier this week. Here, she performs her original tune “Little Girl” near the Chocolate Fetish on Haywood Street.

Atlanta-based musician Sid Jordan (of Darling Trees) played an afternoon-long set on the corner of Wall Street and Battery Park earlier this month. Here’s his original tune “Half of Everyone You Know Is Dead.”

Although his background is mostly as a drummer, Asheville-based musician “Easy Joe” has been writing original songs for guitar in the last several years, and recently decided to give busking on the streets of downtown a try. Here, he performs his original tune “Candle In The Window” in front of the BB&T building.

Even when he’s playing Merle Haggard covers on his 12-string acoustic guitar, it’s hard to miss Jay Peele’s knack for experimental sonic flourishes. Here, the recently Asheville-area arrival performs his original tune “Design” near the Vance Monument in downtown.

Although he’s still settling into the North Carolina music community, singer/songwriter Chris McCune is hardly a stranger to the troubadour lifestyle, having been a regular on the Florida folk circuit for most of the last two decades. Here, he performs his song “The Bitter End” on a cool morning front of Malaprop’s.

Although he’s originally from California and was initially planning on simply passing through town, James “The Guitar Man” says he ran into some sticky legal troubles shortly after arriving in Asheville which will require him being in town until at least early next month. In the interim, he’s more than happy to play covers by folks like Johnny Cash, and even the occasional instrumental original composition. Here, he plays one of his many short, untitled tunes.

Given his strong performance skills, it may not be too surprising to learn that busker JJ Ball has plenty of experience playing on the stage as well as the street corner. Here, the recent Asheville arrival plays his original tune “The Weight.

It’s Sunday, and time for a little gospel. Area busker James Carson performed this classic country gospel tune on Pack Square earlier this week. He says he’s a “simple man” and doesn’t have a website, but keep an eye out for his soon-to-be-completed album.

Chicago-based busker “37” performed an early-ish set in front of Malaprop’s earlier this week. She doesn’t have a website, so this may just be your only chance to hear her original tune “Gnarley N’awlins.”

Last week, we featured soon-to-be-Asheville-based busker Terran Walker performing an original rap-infused tune. It turns out, however, that Walker has a variety of stylistic tricks up his sleeve. Here, he performs his original tune “Country Music Will Sustain You” on the corner of Battery Park and Wall Street.

Singer/songwriter Kaley Wolfe is something of a new arrival to the Asheville music scene, recently relocating here from Florida. She says she’s still getting used to the downtown busking experience, which is almost as new to her as the city itself. Here, she performs her original tune “I Do.”

Before performing his original tune “Don’t Turn On Me,” traveling busker Benjamin wanted to make absolutely clear that his song was about his struggle with heroin addiction. Benjamin also explained that he doesn’t have any recordings or a website for future performances, so this may be the only publicly available recording of his gritty, honest tune.

Expect to be hearing a lot from Terran Walker in coming months. The stylistically flexible performer is in the process of relocating to Asheville, and if his busking skills are any indicator, he’ll soon find his niche on the local music community. Here, he performs his rap-infused tune “Another Level” on the corner of Battery Park and Wall Street.

With a not-work-safe name and a song about being a “f*cking weirdo,” Jack Shit may not be your cup of tea. But if you’re on his wavelength, odds are you might just appreciate this performance of his original tune “Smelly Buddha.”