Postponed Until Late Spring 2027

Downtown Murphy, North Carolina

A Benefit for Shepherd's Men

Murphy Music & Brews Has Been Postponed

Due to the potential for heavy rain and high winds associated with the approaching hurricane, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the October 10 event until late spring 2027.

The safety of our guests, musicians, vendors, volunteers and everyone involved comes first.

A new date has not yet been confirmed. We will announce it as soon as arrangements are finalized.

Ticket holders: Please watch for updates about your tickets. We will share details as soon as they are confirmed.

Thank you to our sponsors, performers, vendors and supporters. We look forward to gathering in Downtown Murphy to benefit Shepherd's Men next spring.

Live in Downtown Murphy

Previously Announced 2026 Lineup

The originally announced performers are shown below. The spring lineup is subject to confirmation.

Performance times and the new spring lineup will be announced when confirmed.

HU$H

Laid Back Country Picker

Donnie Reis and War Hippies

Scott Miller

Hippies and Cowboys

Follow @murphymusicandbrews for artist spotlights, brewery announcements, schedules and festival updates.

Music. Brews. Food. A Great Cause.

Live music. North Carolina breweries and wineries. Great food. A spring gathering in Downtown Murphy supporting Shepherd's Men.

Live Music

Live music returns in spring 2027; lineup and times to be confirmed.

Craft Beverages

Enjoy craft beverages from across North Carolina.

Great Food

A lineup of food vendors will keep you fueled throughout the festival.

A Powerful Cause

Help us raise money to improve the lives of military veterans and first responders.

About Murphy Music & Brews

With the support of Shepherd's Men and the Town of Murphy, NC, we're bringing this one-of-a-kind charity event back to Downtown Murphy on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

Once again this year, we'll bring national music acts, brews from across the state of North Carolina, tasty food vendors and more as we raise money to improve the lives of military veterans and first responders through life-changing treatment at the Shepherd Center.

Murphy Music & Brews is no ordinary small-town festival. Past musical acts have included War Hippies, Cracker, Chuck Mead from BR5-49, Kevn Kinney, Drivin N Cryin and more.

Why We're Here

Supporting Shepherd's Men

Shepherd's Men is an organization comprised of dedicated patriots committed to creating advocacy and opportunity for our nation's veteran heroes who have been affected by the hidden injuries of war.

Shepherd's Men serves our warriors through outreach, empowerment, and funding of treatment. Their mission is to identify veterans at risk and help them find effective treatment to restore their physical and emotional health.

Learn More About Shepherd's Men