Airshow, Frute, and Folkknot
Airshow is a high-flying, Nashville-based jam band featuring a unique contrast of familiar acoustic and mind-bending electric sounds that transports listeners from a campfire picking-party to the outer reaches of the multiverse. Formed by longtime friends Cody Chelius (Mandolin / Vocals) and Steve Gallagher (Guitar / Vocals), the group’s lineup was completed with the addition of Bill Baker (Bass/ Vocals) and John Rodrigue (Drums/ Vocals) in 2016. While each member has different musical influences, it is their shared passion for exploring uncharted sonic territories that has propelled their ascension to the top of Nashville’s jamband scene— and they won’t be landing anytime soon. Frute is a psych rock collective out of Atlanta, GA. The group features Alo Ver’s distinct and ethereal vocals, which complement the band’s deep pocket grooves and iridescent soundscapes. With an emphasis on improvisation in a live setting, their sound consists of crisp, catchy synthesizers, unconventional guitar tones, and a dynamic rhythm section. Their live shows and studio recordings strike a magnetic balance between atmosphere and dance. Folkknot is a seafaring six-piece band based in Greensboro, North Carolina. Never afraid to sail against the wind, Folkknot crafts enchanting indie-folk-pop-rock escapism that beats back against the mainstream current of our modern era, harking at the essence of folk storytelling elements from yesteryear. Captained by frontman Grey Hyatt’s vivid songwriting & lucid vision for his songs, Folkknot’s eclectic instrumentation provides a lu
Friendship Commanders, …Of Sinking Ships, and Bluething
Friendship Commanders are a heavy duo from Nashville TN. The band is songwriter/vocalist/guitarist Buick Audra and drummer/bassist Jerry Roe. Their new album, MASS, is a concept record about memory, language, and the state of Massachusetts. The ten-track body of work was co-produced, engineered, and mixed by Kurt Ballou at his Salem, MA studio, GodCity. The album is accompanied by a memoir in essays by Buick Audra. Both were released on September 29, 2023. BILL – The Steve Albini Mixes was released on July 22, 2024; these are the original, previously unreleased analog mixes of FC’s second album, BILL. The record was released on what would have been Steve’s 62nd birthday. The single Outlive You (Steve Albini Mix) was released on July 1, 2024; it was Steve’s favorite track from the album.
Coyote Island w/ Mammalien
Equilibrium depends on music. Body, mind, and soul move in a perfect harmony together. Synapses fire and hearts thump in time like a drumbeat. In this respect, the right tune sung at the right moment works like the best kind of natural medicine. Maine-based singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Coyote Island—a.k.a. Mike O’Hehir—recognizes and reveres the restorative potential of songcraft. Mixing folk, reggae, pop, world, cumbia, and psychedelia, he stirs up a sonic elixir meant to invigorate and inspire.
Mantra, Sweet Dream, and Kenny Wavinson
Mantra is a 4-piece indie rock band based in Charleston, SC formed by Ben Patrick (guitar/vocals) and Noah James (piano) in the summer of 2019. Their sound is a blend of rock, folk, and pop elements. From songs like “Lost Your Home” and “Waiting” you will hear the band’s unique ability to blend sounds and create a feeling within their music. Their debut album “Quarterlife”, recorded with Wolfgang Zimmerman (Susto, Brave Baby, Band of Horses) was released in September of 2024 and can be found on all streaming platforms. Sweet Dream is a Greensboro NC-based psychedelic power pop fusion group, a genre designation that is fitting of their recordings. On stage however, you never know what you’re going to get – virtuosic playing, extra jams, total improvisation, jazz standards, and sometimes even straight ahead power pop and rock n roll. Sweet Dream is the musical brainchild of guitarist, vocalist, and bandleader Julian Creech-Pritchett. Filling out the live band are Ramon Garcia on bass and Xavier Ware on drums. In the studio, Creech-Pritchett generally plays everything, aside from listed features on various songs. Their self-titled third album is available on all streaming platforms now. Kendall Daniels, better known as Kenny Wavinson, is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and songwriter from Greensboro, North Carolina. Kenny makes analog vibey melodic grooves under his own genre, “Lakewater Rock”. He has been creating music since he was only 7 years old. Wavinson began making music as just a producer, releasing a couple beat tapes in 2014. By the year 2015 Kenny started a new lane in his new music career by making a name for himself as an alternative Singer/Rapper. Kenny was able to push out an EP titled “Teal”, a collab effort with his producer and best friend Carolina Fiend. One Year after his best friends death in 2016, Jamile Adams gave Kenny Wavinson his first electric guitar to begin fully working on his first couple soft rock singles in 2017. By 2018 he was able to release his first solo album produced entirely himself titled “LonersRadio”, released April 20th, 2018. Since then Kenny Wavinson has been able to really get familiar with his unique sound he calls Lakewater Rock and earn a write up by BandCamp & UPROXX shortly after his first couple of releases. Currently He has just released his 6th single titled “Deja vu” on all streaming platforms.
Act Of Love, General Purpose, and 3-2-1
The Old One-Two, Killer Antz, and Dai Cheri
Conner Kelly And The Time Warp w/ Jacoozy
Fo Daniels + Virginia Man
SUSTO (Solo) w/ Special Guest: Clint Roberts (Holler Choir) and Fancy Gap (trio)
A season of drastic change is what brought SUSTO frontman Justin Osborne to the band’s fifth full-length LP, My Entire Life [New West Records]. There was a divorce, difficulties re-building his band after the pandemic, and the pain and helplessness of witnessing family members struggle with addiction and mental illness. Despite these challenges, Justin ultimately found himself in a new landscape, with new love and a deeper perspective, all of which is masterfully projected into My Entire Life. * Led by the lyrical craftsmanship of singer, guitarist, and songwriter Clint Roberts, the distinctly Appalachian, old-time sound of Asheville’s Holler Choir combines haunting harmonies, stirring string compositions, and heart-wrenching ballads, yet hardly conforms to a stereotypical genre. Call it a confluence of old-time, Americana, and bluegrass, but, by its own exceptional design, the sound and atmosphere of Holler Choir are singular.
The Z showcase featuring: Folkknot, Brandon Tenney, and Nathan Harris
