Nathan James Hall, Lightnin’ Luke, and Joshua Quimby
Nathan James Hall is a North Carolina–born singer-songwriter known for his gritty voice, poetic storytelling, and raw Americana sound. Before launching his solo work, Hall toured nationally with the acclaimed band Old Heavy Hands, earning praise for his emotional intensity and blue-collar songwriting. His debut solo EP, Midnight, introduced a darker, more intimate sound—blending folk, rock, and haunted southern soul. Hall’s first full-length album is set to arrive in early 2026 on Moths Record Co, expanding his sonic range with cinematic arrangements and unflinching honesty. Whether on stage or on record, Hall delivers songs that feel lived-in, heavy with heart, and rooted in the American experience. Lightnin’ Luke’s powerful vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and wild fiddle playing have made him a versatile musical force. A towering presence in the underground folk scene, Luke maintains a relentless tour schedule alongside his impressive recording achievements. Known by many for his work as a member of The Bridge City Sinners, he’s also a frequent collaborator with Yes Ma’am, and has previously been a member of Tejon Street Corner Thieves, Clyde and the Milltailers, King Strang, and Jesco Payne & the Painkillers. His resume includes on-stage appearances with The Devil Makes Three, Amigo the Devil, The Goddamn Gallows, IV and The Strange Band, and many more. Appearing on a majority of the catalogue from Portland indie label Flail Records, Luke has become a defining pilar of the label’s unique sound. His upcoming album “Unfaithful” is set to release in December 2025. Alternative-Country music singer, songwriter, and guitar picker Joshua Quimby has one of those special voices that demands any listener’s immediate attention. His unique, bellowing rasp cuts through each song he sings, not matter the context – whether delivering a slow folk ballad, a blues-rock uptempo number, a honky tonk classic, a 90’s grunge tune, or really anything else. You’ll believe Quimby the moment he opens his mouth.
J Roddy Walston and the Automatic Band
J. Roddy Walston is a force of nature. If his hits like Heavy Bells is are a war cry, then the deep cuts like Boys Can Never Tell are a tac@cal cosmic retreat. For some, his music is a form of religion, psychedelic in its intensity, transforma@ve in its grip on the body, shaking loose something primal that’s been buried too long. It’s not about thinking, It’s about moving, feeling, surrendering. His influences are a riot of contradic@ons: Kurt Cobain’s fury, Nilsson’s fractured sweetness, Zeppelin’s power, and somewhere in there a perverted nod to William Onyeabor’s lonely calculator funk. Cri@cs try to box him in, but Walston can’t be contained—he does chaos, and his live shows do damage, but fortunately his songs can pay the tab. Catch him and his band before he burns it all down again.
Abigail Dowd, Josh King, and Nathan James Hall
Josh King – is an American singer-songwriter from Greensboro, North Carolina, best known as the frontman of the indie-rock band House of Fools. After earning attention with the band’s melodic, harmony-rich rock, King launched his solo career with Into the Blue in 2018, a reflective blend of Americana and roots-rock. He continued to evolve his sound with The Shed (2020), a raw, home-recorded album born during the pandemic, and Feel Good (2021), a bright, melodic indie-pop/rock collection. Alongside his recording work, King remains an active force in the Greensboro music community and co-owns The Flat Iron, a venue supporting both local and touring artists. Nate Hall – Nathan James Hall is a North Carolina–born singer-songwriter known for his gritty voice, poetic storytelling, and raw Americana sound. Before launching his solo work, Hall toured nationally with the acclaimed band Old Heavy Hands, earning praise for his emotional intensity and blue-collar songwriting. His debut solo EP, Midnight, introduced a darker, more intimate sound—blending folk, rock, and haunted southern soul. Hall’s first full-length album is set to arrive in early 2026 on Moths Record Co, expanding his sonic range with cinematic arrangements and unflinching honesty. Whether on stage or on record, Hall delivers songs that feel lived-in, heavy with heart, and rooted in the American experience.
Kai Lance Group (Album Release Show)
Kai Lance – Guitar Mark Tipton – Trumpet Aviana Gedler – Vocals Shota Renwick – Tenor Sax Aaron Gross – Bass Kassem Williams – Drums Join the Kai Lance Group for a special night of music as they release their debut album, It’s Time. The Kai Lance Group is comprised of musicians from Massachusetts, Chicago, North Carolina, and New York City, and fuses groove music, the jazz tradition, and blues, in a truly unique way. Come out to hear some of the music from the album as well as some new surprises. Vinyl LPs, CDs, and T-Shirts will be available for purchase. Kai Lance is a guitarist, composer, and teacher with a deep love for the jazz tradition, American roots, and groove music. Kai grew up in rural North Carolina, where he got the opportunity to be immersed in a very rich & diverse music community from a young age, playing at venues such as Bond Brothers Eastside, Sharp 9 Gallery, and Shakori Hills. Kai is currently a student at the New England Conservatory of Music, where he has studied with Nasheet Waits, Frank Carlberg, and Jerry Bergonzi, among others. Kai can be found playing around the northeast, with his own groups as well as the Mark Tipton Quartet, Bruno Bruni, and others.
Upstream Rebellion
Upstream Rebellion was born in the hills of Western North Carolina, where front porch jams and festival fields raised us. We’re a group of friends and musicians who found each other through a shared love of bluegrass — not just as a genre, but as a way of life. From late-night college pickin’ sessions to backroad barn gigs, our music has always been tied to community, storytelling, and the raw energy of live performance. What We Play For We play to keep something alive — the grit, joy, and soul of traditional bluegrass — while making space for the new. Our music honors the old-time roots but pushes upstream with modern drive and youthful fire. Whether it’s a festival crowd or a small-town street corner, we aim to bring people together through honest songs, foot-stompin’ rhythms, and a little rebellion in every note. Where We’re Headed We’re just getting started. Upstream Rebellion is working on original songs, booking more shows, and sharing our music with new folks every chance we get. No matter where we play, our goal stays the same: make good music, have fun doing it, and bring people together.
Seth Walker w/ Goodnight Moonshine
Among the most prolific artists on the Americana scene today, Seth Walker is a multi-dimensional talent whocombines a gift for melody and lyric alongside a rich, Gospel-drenched, Southern-inflected voice with a true blueknack for getting around on the guitar. With his 12th studio album Why The Worry, Walker further builds uponthis reputation.Set straight by the title’s mantra, Why The Worry finds the veteran singer-songwriter letting go of the worryabout perception, the worry of over-preparation, and the worry that seeps in constantly from the news andnoise of everyday life. Taking a page from Willie Nelson, Walker embraced the country music legend’s sagewisdom, “I’ve never seen worry accomplish anything, so I decided not to do it.” Indeed, the album was justabout finished when Hurricane Helene hit Walker where he lives in the mountains around Asheville, and as aresult, the record almost didn’t see light. As catastrophe took shape, the album’s importance wavered in hismind until the central theme came back into view. The worry wouldn’t undo any damage, and there was stillservice in song.Growing up on a commune in rural North Carolina, the son of classically trained musicians, Walker played cellolong before discovering the guitar in his 20s. When his introduction to the blues came via his Uncle LandonWalker, who was both a musician and disc jockey, hisfate wasforeversealed. Instantaneously, Seth was lookingto artists like T-Bone Walker, Snooks Eaglin, and B.B. King as a wellspring of endless inspiration. The rest is his-tory. He’s released twelve albums, broken into the Top 20 of the Americana Radio Charts, reached No. 2 on theBillboard Blues Album Chart and received praise from NPR, American Songwriter, No Depression and Relix,among others.Alongside his extensive songwriting and recording pursuits, Walker is consistently touring and performing atvenues and festivals around the world. Along with headline shows, he’s been invited to open for The Mavericks,Marc Broussard, The Wood Brothers, Raul Malo, Paul Thorn and Ruthie Foster, among others.Prior to relocating to Asheville in 2020, Walker did stints residing in Austin, New Orleans and Nashville. He’sused those experiences wisely, soaking up the sounds and absorbing the musical lineage of these varied places.With a bluesman’s respect for roots and tradition, coupled with an appreciation for—and successful meldingof—contemporary songwriting, Walkersublimely incorporates a range ofstyles with warmth and grace. PerhapsCountry Standard Time said it best: “If you subscribe to the Big Tent theory of Americana, then Seth Walker—with his blend of blues, gospel, pop, R&B, rock, and a dash country—just might be your poster boy.”
New Years Eve w/ Ranford Almond and Folkknot
Majoun, Cake Ov Light, and BLOC
Home For The Holidays ft: Chris Hedrick, Casey Cranford, Julian Sizemore, and Jackson Weldon
Yamba and Friends Holiday Dance Party
