Murphy Music and Brews (a benefit for Shepherd's Men)
About this Event
Support our military veterans while enjoying craft beer and wine, great food, and an incredible day of live music in Downtown Murphy, NC!
Taking place on Valley River Avenue in Downtown Murphy, next to The Depot and the Hackney Warehouse, on Saturday, October 10, Murphy Music & Brews brings together music, North Carolina craft beverages, food and community for an essential cause.
Murphy Music & Brews benefits Shepherd’s Men and its mission to advocate and raise resources for the SHARE Military Initiative at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia. SHARE provides comprehensive care for post-9/11 veterans and first responders who have sustained a traumatic brain injury or are experiencing PTSD. This lifesaving care is provided at no cost to participants.
LIVE MUSIC
This year’s event features five live acts:
3:30–4:15 PM — HU$H
4:45–5:30 PM — Laid Back Country Picker
6:00–7:00 PM — Donnie Reis and War Hippies
7:30–8:30 PM — Scott Miller
9:00–10:15 PM — Hippies and Cowboys
General admission gates open at 3:00 PM. Live music begins at 3:30 PM.
CRAFT BEER & WINE
Enjoy craft beer and wine from North Carolina beverage makers including:
Buck Bald Brewing
Mountain Layers Brewing Company
Wise Man Brewing
Balsam Falls Brewing Co.
Homeplace Beer Co.
Snowbird Mountains Brewery
FernCrest Winery
IMPORTANT TICKET INFORMATION
Please read before purchasing your tickets.
There are three ticket tiers. Please carefully choose your ticket tier, as you will not be able to change tiers once your ticket has been purchased.
VIP ($150)
Upgrade your Murphy Music & Brews experience with early entry beginning at 2:30 PM and exclusive VIP access throughout the day.
VIP admission includes seating directly in front of the stage with tables and chairs provided, a commemorative event glass required to purchase beer and wine, VIP-only restrooms, a VIP gift bag, and access to the VIP area inside the Hackney Warehouse throughout the event.
From 2:30–3:30 PM, enjoy a VIP Happy Hour featuring 22 Pale Ale, light hors d’oeuvres from Chef Andre Gomez, live music with George Hilliard, and a band meet & greet.
At 3:00 PM, VIP guests will have a special opportunity to meet graduates of the SHARE Military Initiative and hear a personal story about the impact of the program and Shepherd’s Men.
George Hilliard returns to the Hackney for another VIP performance from 4:15–4:45 PM.
Come early—the VIP experience begins before the gates open to everyone else!
GENERAL ADMISSION TIER 1 ($40)
Includes admission and a commemorative event glass.
The commemorative glass is required to purchase beer or wine at the event. Beer, wine, food and other beverages are NOT included in the ticket price and must be purchased separately from event vendors.
GENERAL ADMISSION TIER 2 ($30)
Includes admission only and does not include a commemorative event glass.
Food and non-alcoholic beverages may be purchased separately from event vendors. Tier 2 ticket holders cannot purchase beer or wine at the event.
PLEASE NOTE
Food, beer, wine and other beverages are not included with General Admission tickets. All food and beverages are purchased separately from event vendors.
No outside alcohol will be permitted at this event. All ticket holders will be asked to show ID at the gate and will receive a wristband once their age is confirmed. VIP and General Admission Tier 1 ticket holders will also receive a commemorative glass decorated with event and sponsor logos. Alcoholic beverages can only be served in the commemorative glass to ticket holders wearing an “over 21” wristband.
RAIN OR SHINE
Due to the complexity of scheduling multiple bands and food and beverage vendors, Murphy Music & Brews is a RAIN OR SHINE EVENT. No refunds will be issued due to inclement weather. Thank you for understanding.
SUPPORTING SHEPHERD’S MEN
Ticket revenue helps cover the cost of producing Murphy Music & Brews. Once event expenses have been covered, 100% of event proceeds will benefit Shepherd’s Men and the SHARE Military Initiative.
No refunds will be issued once a ticket has been purchased.
Welcome to Murphy Music and Brews 2026! Don't miss out! Purchase your tickets today!!!
Agenda
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
HU$H
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Laid Back Country Picker
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Donnie Reis and War Hippies
🕑: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Scott Miller
🕑: 09:30 PM - 10:15 PM
Hippies and Cowboys
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 33.85 to USD 161.90
