Dark Moon Hollow
Since the winter of 2017, Dark Moon Hollow has begun to see solid traction in the Bluegrass State. A band that started from improv jams in kitchens, livingrooms, etc. playing late into the Lexington nights found a cast of players around original member “Trigger” Trey Reinhart who saw both studio records through. With the help of JD Thomas (Building Rockets, Charlie Woods and Deep Hollow), Ishi Wooton (Restless Leg String Band, Bloodroots Barter), Riley Logan (Forrest), and Thomas Keathley (Dillon Carmichael, Moonshine District), the band’s current lineup brings together a mixture of honky tonk, traditional bluegrass, and both psychedelic and southern rock. The eclectic group can only be described as high energy, no matter the tempo. Noted for powerful harmonies, their goal is to make the best music that speaks not only to themselves but one another and their fanbase as well.
Into The Fog
Winners of the 2021 MerleFest Band Competition, Into The Fog is a genre-jumping string band based out of Raleigh, North Carolina. With its members having various backgrounds ranging from bluegrass, country, rock, to funk, Into The Fog creates a musical melting pot of sounds in an acoustic/newgrass setting. The band is made up of Brian Stephenson(Acoustic guitar, Vocals), Winston Mitchell(Mandolin, Vocals), Derek Lane(Bass, Vocals) and Connor Kozlosky (Electric guitar, Vocals). Originally formed in Wilmington, NC, Into The Fog immediately hit the ground running as a band by heading across the country to compete at the 2018 Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Competition only a few months after coming together. That cross country trip was recorded by friend of the band and videographer Mason Godwin in his documentary Band #7:The Ride to Telluride. After the Telluride trip, the band got to work playing as much as they could around North Carolina. Becoming a mainstay at over 30 different breweries around the state Into The Fog started to quickly make a name for themselves. Then in November of 2018 the band went to a cabin outside of Waynesville, NC and spent a week recording their debut album Wishin’ It Would Rain, which was released on February 22, 2019. “The trio crafts a dynamic mix of songs and sounds, from the gypsy feel of “Caawphonation” to the running-from-Johnny-Law feel of instrumental “Cedar Island Rendezvous.”- Brian Tucker(Star News) With their debut album under their belt Into The Fog started to pick up momentum exchanging brewery gigs for music venues and festivals with opportunities like playing Shakori Hills, Rooster Walk, FloydFest, MerleFest, NC Homegrown Music Festival, IBMA, and Front Porch Fest along with opening slots for national touring acts Sam Bush, Ghost of Paul Revere, Jon Stickley Trio, Keller & The Keels and Town Mountain. Into The Fog solidified their sound further with their 14 track sophomore album Runnin’ Blind and Chasin’ Time which was released in May of 2021. “While purists might label label their sound as Newgrass, those in attendance respond to the gospel they are preaching and seem perfectly content with the foggy genre, since the sound is so clear”- Donna Davis(The Daily Reflector) In February of 2023 Into The Fog released their first live album titled ‘Volume One’ and with it a raw example of the energy and passion they bring to the stage, truly defining their sound as a live band.
Into the Fog (Fog Tuesday Series)
Join us for Fog Tuesdays at Flat Iron, our new monthly residency with Into The Fog! Winners of the 2021 MerleFest Band Competition, Into The Fog is a genre-jumping string band located in Raleigh, North Carolina. With its members having various backgrounds ranging from bluegrass, country, punk to funk, Into The Fog creates a musical melting pot of sounds in an acoustic/newgrass setting. The band is made up of Brian Stephenson on Vocals and Guitar, Winston Mitchell on Vocals and Mandolin, Derek Lane on Vocals and Bass, and Connor Kozlosky on electric guitar.
Turpentine Shine
An evening with Turpentine Shine!
The Dirty Grass Players
The Dirty Grass Players are a high octane bluegrass/americana quartet hailing from Baltimore, MD. Named the breakthrough performance at Delfest in 2022, the band has established themselves with one toe-tappin’ foot in traditional bluegrass and blazing musicianship that pushes boundaries. This four- piece is successfully bringing their growing fan base a down, dirty and heated performance to every stage they play. Their ability to seamlessly transition from down home bluegrass to spirited improvisation makes each performance unique. Past festival appearances at Delfest, Charm City Bluegrass & Folk Festival, Bristol Rhythm & Roots and many more have helped cement their growing footprint up and down the eastern seaboard, midwest and beyond. With 7 years and 2 studio albums under their belt and a new record on the horizon in early 2023 (produced by Cody Kilby), the band is poised for a breakout year.
The Shootouts
On February 24, 2023, The Shootouts will release their third album, Stampede, produced by 10x Grammy-winner Ray Benson, lead singer of Asleep at The Wheel. Distributed world-wide through Soundly Music, Stampede is steeped in all things country music – an energetic fusion of Americana, honky tonk and Western swing. The album will feature special guest appearances from Ray Benson & Asleep at The Wheel, Marty Stuart, Buddy Miller, Jim Lauderdale, and Raul Malo, lead singer of The Mavericks.Hailing from Akron, Ohio, The Shootouts are known for their energetic blend of honky-tonk, Americana, and traditional country. After releasing their acclaimed 2019 debut Quick Draw, the band charted Top 50 on Americana radio. In 2020, the band was nominated for “Best Honky-Tonk Group” at the Ameripolitan Music Awards, an honor they have been nominated for again at the upcoming 2023 awards ceremony. 2021 album “Bullseye” spent over 18 weeks on the Americana Radio chart, including 3 weeks in the Top 10 (#6).They have shared the stage with luminaries such as Marty Stuart, Asleep at The Wheel, Steve Earle, Sheryl Crow, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Charley Crockett, Radney Foster, Chris Isaak, Raul Malo, Jim Lauderdale, Chuck Mead, Kim Richey, Dale Watson, and many more.
