Michael Chaney (album release show) w/ Anna Mertson
“Michael Chaney is a soulful singer-songwriter blending raw storytelling with powerful melodies. His new album “Dopamine” explores the emotional highs and lows that keep us chasing the feeling music gives us.” “Anna Mertson is a singer/songwriter from Westfield, NC – a tiny community in the foothills of the mountains. She performs full time, but her heart belongs to the craft of songwriting and storytelling by using experiences and visuals to guide the pen. She sits in a world where folk and country music hold hands, but chooses to allow genre boundaries to be pushed to ensure authenticity to the song and herself.”
Scott Miller w/ Tin Roof Echo
Singer-Songwriter / Farmer / MalapertRecently inducted to the East Tennessee Writers Hall of Fame, fiery roots-rock singer/songwriter SCOTT MILLER returned to his native Virginia to tend the family farm while continuing to release and perform new music informed by that rural area, history, and Appalachia. “[Miller combines] the emotional honesty and intelligence of a singer/songwriter with the swagger and enthusiasm of a rock & roller… a gifted and eclectic solo artist.” (AllMusic.com) Recently on tour with Patty Griffin, Robbie Fulks, Paul Thorn, Robin & Linda Williams, and American Aquarium.Asheville-based singer-songwriter Joe Hooten, originally from Macon, Georgia, leads Tin Roof Echo—a project rooted in introspective songwriting, melodic grit, and a DIY spirit. Since his 2014 debut The Original Plan, he’s released seven albums blending indie rock and alt-country with a raw, lived-in feel.His latest release, Flowers Falling, was recorded with producer Kevin Boggs and mastered by John Keane (R.E.M., Indigo Girls), featuring members of Steep Canyon Rangers and Drive-By Truckers. The result is a warm, country-leaning record with understated punch.Hooten has played everything from festivals like Enofest and Finsterfest to venues like the Grey Eagle and the Orange Peel, sharing bills with Scott Miller, Kenny Roby, Freedy Johnston, David Childers, Pylon Reenactment Society, Agent Orange, and Soul Asylum.
An Evening With Kevn Kinney
Kevn Kinney is most widely known as founder and frontman of Atlanta-based rock band DrivinN-Cryin. A highly-acclaimed singer, songwriter, musician, performer, visual artist and poet, he has recently been inducted into both the Wisconsin Music Hall of Fame and Georgia Music Hall of Fame for his impactful legacy of art.Kinney has released multiple critically acclaimed solo and band recordings during his career having also collaborated with Warren Haynes, REM, The Who and John Popper, among others. Peter Buck of REM has produced and performed on several of Kevn’s albums and continues to be involved in his career.Kevn Kinney has continuously toured full-time with his band Drivin n Cryin while simultaneously carving out a niche for himself as a solo artist. From the festival stage to the smallest house concert, fans are always excited at the opportunity to see him up close and personal in a stripped-down acoustic setting. Recent touring include multiple dates with the Indigo Girls, Blackberry Smoke, The Black Crowes and others.His latest solo studio album Think About It was released in 2022. In Fall 2023 the first release of the Let’s Go Dancin’: A Compilation Celebrating The Songs Of Kevn Kinney four-album vinyl series came out with over 100 digital recorded titles slated to go through end of 2024. The project is a massive all-star tribute to songwriter, poet, performer Kevn Kinney. Tracks from Jason Isbell, Violent Femmes, Shovels & Rope, Mike Farris, Great Peacock and dozens more will be released.
Tyler Millard presents Eight Track
Tyler Millard is half of the husband and wife duo The Ghosts of Liberty. He discovered his love for creating music almost by accident, only picking up the guitar in 2006 as a hobby to pursue as he slowly lost his vision to a degenerative retinal disease. But what started as a hobby eventually became an obsession. Today, Tyler spends most of his days hacking his way through technology that was never truly designed for the blind in an effort to create music that is simultaneously substantive and catchy. Tom Troyer is the “Artist in Resonance” at Back Table Where he hosts the Monday Night Open Mic, curates the Silo Series, a genre blending and community building monthly First Friday gathering. And he coordinates the weekly sound bath ambient music for Ground and Groove yoga Wednesdays. His next single “Let Yourself Move On” comes out April 30.
Jill Andrews
Bold, infectious, introspective music that has served as the backdrop to some of America’s most beloved television series including Grey’s Anatomy, This Is Us, Nashville, and Wynnona Earp, to which she composed the theme. “Andrews’ songs are beautifully crafted and the production molds even the more pensive selections into minor masterpieces” — American Songwriter “Jill Andrews is one of the strongest young female songwriters around.” — Paste Magazine
Ric Robertson x Dori Freeman
Megan Jean’s Secret Family w/ Emily Stewart and Salem Brothers
Megan Jean’s Secret Family is a fresh blend of the 70’s by way of the 90’s rock, soul, country, and jam, emphasizing vocal-driven danceable original songs that bring together generations of sound. In May of 2024, the band made their national radio debut on NPR’s Mountain Stage alongside notable acts like Keller Williams and Bettye Lavette. DC Music Review called them one of their “New favorite acts” following an energitc performance at 2024’s DelFest. The band was awarded a creativity grant from the Maryland State Arts Council to produce their debut full-length album PLOT (Play.Loud.On.Turntable) which will be released in Fall 2024. In the three years since their formation they have shared the stage with Fastball, The Spin Doctors, Cabinet, Joan Osbourne, and Cris Jacobs.
Dylan Walshe + Watkins
Known for his impassioned & engaging live performances, Dylan Walshe was born & raised on the southeast coast of Dublin, Ireland. Dylan went on to hone his craft as a solo acoustic performer in London, then Europe, before eventually moving to Nashville, Tennessee. Currently residing in the southern highlands of Black Mountain, North Carolina, Dylan has been billed alongside many pioneers in music, as well as headlining tours around much of the US, Europe & the UK, while also touring internationally as support to artists such as Flogging Molly, The White Buffalo, Billy Bob Thornton & Avatar. All Manner Of Ways, Dylan’s album of original compositions, features James Fearnley (The Pogues), Andy Gibson (Hank III), Micah Hulscher (Emmylou Harris) & John Mailander (Billy Strings).” “Dylan’s voice is so strong and expressive, at once so holy and damned it can shake heaven and hell simultaneously… …a true roots artist.” • No Depression With a desire to open the mind of the modern music scene, Watkins brings flavors of indie-folk and alt-rock. Watkins has created a grassroots following in his travels across the country, known for his acoustic guitar picking and soul-packed vocal performance. His lyrics showcase the spiritual journey taken during the writing process, distilled through years of living on the road. From Teton Valley to the Blue Ridge Mountains, Watkins is bringing his music to the masses. Sophomore album Unbiased Eyes showcases these universal reflections in songs such as Lovely Scares and Sad Happy. His latest single Clear As Mud foreshadows the upcoming release of his third record, set to debut April 11th! 

Susto (solo) w/ Liam Martin
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. While navigating some major life changes, Justin understandably experienced a surge of creative energy. He channeled this into writing and recording with the people closest to him, even as the tides of his personal life continued to shift. Primary collaborators included longtime producer Wolfgang “Wolfy” Zimmerman, SUSTO Co-founders, Johnny Delaware and Marshall Hudson, and his fiancé/co-writer Caroline Foyle.
Candi Jenkins w/ Carri Smithey
Candi Jenkins blends country and folk songs shaped by truth, grit, and the courage to start over. Her project began after canceling her wedding on the day of the ceremony—a moment that inspired her cornerstone song “Wild Blue.” The experience sparked a new chapter of healing and courage to speak the truth. Blending classic country warmth with cinematic western imagery, Candi creates music that feels intimate, emotional, and deeply human. She has opened for Clay Street Unit and Jason Boland & The Stragglers, with upcoming performances supporting Son Little and Andy Frasco. Her voice is raw, her stories are real, and her art is rooted in the belief that transformation is always possible.
