2025 Featured Artists
ashley heatH and Her Heathens
Thursday, June 19
Sam burchfield
Thursday, july 17
ally free
thursday, August 21
Join us for our free, family-friendly Roots in the Garden concert series, this year on the new stage built by the town of Boone! Concerts will run from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Gardens, 651 Horn in the West Drive, and will also feature visual artists, to be announced later.
Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Picnics are welcome, and we hope to have food trucks as well. Please note, no dogs or glass containers in the Gardens.
All proceeds will support the Gardens’ mission to provide education to the public about native plants; conserve the plants in our collection; and encourage environmental stewardship through beautification, restoration, sustainability, and the conservation of natural resources. Daniel Boone Native Gardens is a nonprofit organization that relies on the contributions of generous community members.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Thank you to the Watauga Arts Council for providing the Gardens with a grant in support of the series.
Concert Sponsors
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, sponsoring Ashley Heath and the Heathens
CW Home, sponsoring Sam Burchfield
Anna Banana’s, sponsoring Ally Free
General Sponsors
Lost Province Brewing Company and Coyote Kitchen
Outpost on Radio Hill
BCM Capital Management
Ashley Heath and Her Heathens
sponsored by Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
With a soulful voice and fierce stage presence, Ashley Heath & Her Heathens blend Americana, blues, and rock into a sound that’s both gritty and heartfelt. Hailing from Asheville, NC, the band is known for high-energy performances and emotionally rich songwriting that leaves audiences spellbound.
Sam Burchfield
sponsored by CW Home
Rooted in Southern folk and Appalachian soul, Sam Burchfield delivers earthy, feel-good music with lyrical depth and infectious grooves. His genre-blending style—mixing folk, funk, and gospel—creates an uplifting live experience that’s as thoughtful as it is joyful.
Ally Free
sponsored by Anna Banana’s
A dynamic vocalist and gifted songwriter, Ally Free delivers a soul-stirring blend of rock, blues, and gospel influences. Her emotionally charged performances leave a lasting impression, driven by themes of strength, vulnerability, and redemption. A returning artist to the Roots in the Garden series, Ally brings back her powerful energy and deep connection with the audience.