Small Town Appalachian Trail Music in Hot Springs

Singer-songwriter Pierce Edens brings his gritty, Appalachian sound to the Hot Springs Town & Trail Festival—a powerful community event raising funds to Rebuild Hot Springs, NC after the historic floods from Hurricane Helene.

Locals, hikers, and musicians came together in this mountain town for a day of heart, healing, and live music—with every dollar going toward recovery and renewal.

As part of my Real Suburban Living on the AT journey, I had the chance to volunteer and witness how music like this brings people back to life.

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Peace & Love,


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