ABE PARTRIDE + JACK BARKSDALE
Abe Partridge is a heralded musician, singer/songwriter, visual artist, and podcaster based in Mobile, Alabama. His 2018 debut, Cotton Fields and Blood For Days earnhim rave reviews, with Tony Paris saying in The Bitter Southerner: “He plays guitar the same way he writes lyrics, bashing the strings with abandon until they are just about to come loose, then beautifully picking the notes until every last word falls into place. More to the point, Partridge writes to make you sit up and think. He wants to jar your reality. Sometimes, his lyrics are sly and subtle. Sometimes they come at you with a roar and thunder, as if the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse were approaching, and the heavens were opening up to herald a warning.”Since the release of his debut, Partridge has toured relentlessly, including several tours of the Netherlands and the U.K. developing a reputation for moving, passionate, and sometimes comedic, performances at prestigious songwriter festivals such as 30A Songwriters Festival, Frank Brown Songwriters Festival, and Americanafest. He is a regular at the Bluebird Café in Nashville and Eddie’s Attic in Decatur. He has performed on the syndicated radio programs, Mountain Stage and Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour. He has shared the stage with Morgan Wade, Paul Thorn, Steve Poltz, Dan Bern, Jerry Joseph, Glen Phillips (Toad The Wet Sprocket), Tommy Stinson, Shawn Mullins, John Fullbright, and more. American Songwriter wrote “Jack Barksdale has insights and awareness far beyond people twice his age, and he’s able to put them into songs that touch listeners.” NPR.org said “Jack Barksdale is special.” and Premier Guitar said “Barksdale’s talent is rare. He shines with earnest, unjaded passion on a foundation of will and an ability to connect.”Jack Barksdale is a folk/blues/americana singer/songwriter from Texas. Inspired by folk, rock, and blues legends, Jack started performing original music at the age of nine and has already shared the stage with Wynonna Judd, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Junior Brown, John Fullbright, and Hayes Carll.
Jazzicana Blue ft: Carrie Marshall & Carter Minor
With a style rooted in jazz phrasing and soulful, organic instrumentation, Carrie Marshall performs a genre-bending blend of pop, soul, folk and jazz with strong singer- songwriter sensibilities. Known for expressive, warm vocals, piano-driven melodies and emotionally rich storytelling, Carrie is known for her authentic connection with broad audiences. Jazzicana Blue features song stylist and blues harpist, Carter Minor and actor/director/singer Estes Tarver. The trio serve up a potluck of blues, Americana and soul with a side of jazz!
Joe G’s Cover Band Explosion
An Evening With Eli Fribush Experiment
The Coyotes, Housewife, and Transeúnte Errante
The Coyotes are a 4 piece rock band from Boone, NC. They began playing in the wake of the Pandemic in the growing Boone house show scene. Since then, they have expanded their following and developed their sound by playing all around the Eastern US.Their music, influenced by post-punk, dance punk, and garage rock, is aggressive and upbeat, expressing contempt for the systems of exploitation and oppression, as well as a longing for other possibilities.
The Local Honeys with Murphy Campbell
Though many artists are defined by place, only a handful of artists come to define the places they’re from. The Local Honeys are Kentucky and Kentucky runs through their veins like an unbridled racehorse. When a master songsmith like Tom T Hall calls an artist “a great credit to a wonderful Kentucky tradition” it’s time to pull up a chair and pay attention. As it pertains to The Local Honeys he was right on the money. For almost a decade the duo (Montana Hobbs and Linda Jean Stokley) have been an integral part of the Kentucky musicscape. They’ve paid their dues, garnering countless accolades and accomplishments (tours with Tyler Childers, Colter Wall, praise from the New York Times) and have become the defining sound of real deal, honest-to-god Kentucky music.
And Evening With Duck
Duck started in 2016 as 5 great friends in Raleigh, NC enjoyed weekend jam sessions together. Inevitably those sessions transferred into writing music and playing house parties. As the word spread about this new local band playing funky, soulful, bluesy tunes, Duck began booking gigs at venues around North Carolina and sharing their passion for making crowds boogie to their upbeat funky sound.
Certainly So W/ Ran Albright (of Harvey Street Co.)
Hailing from Birmingham, AL, childhood friends Tanner Gray and Colby Wilson have beenwriting music together for over ten years. The pair have drawn inspiration from different genresand eras – The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Grateful Dead, Vampire Weekend, and John Mayerto name a few. The music that comes from Gray and Wilson has always boasted bloodharmonies as well as thoughtful, invoking lyrics.Post high school, Gray and Wilson took different paths. Gray attended Mississippi StateUniversity; Wilson stayed in Birmingham. While at MSU, Gray became acquainted with ChasePorter (bass) and Zach Corder (drums). Porter, Corder, and Gray would form and play inmultiple groups during their time in Starkville, MS. Wilson, all the while, was writing music ofhis own with his group Smoking With the Bandit. After graduating in 2015, Porter made his wayto Nashville to begin a career in Marketing. A year later, Gray and Corder made their post-graduate home in the panhandle of Florida, where they eventually formed The Graytones.In the Spring of 2019, Gray and Wilson were reunited when Gray moved back to Birmingham inpursuit of a new job. Corder headed to Music City, catching up with Porter. Gray and Wilsonpicked up right where they left off in Alabama, and they soon felt a new project starting to takeform.As the duo recorded acoustic demos, they reached out to their Mississippi-born rhythm section.The demos were shared north to Nashville, and once Porter and Corder heard what Gray andWilson were doing, they were all in. In September of 2019, Certainly So was formed. Severalmonths later, in January 2020, the group was introduced to producer/engineer Toby Hulbert.Hulbert had spent the last 8 years at Abbey Road in his hometown of London, England, and wascurrently in Nashville working alongside hitmaker Dave Cobb. Upon hearing the ‘Certainly So’demos, he felt a similar sentiment as Porter and Corder did- he must be involved. Hulbert joinedthe team as producer. Certainly So and Hulbert gained access to East Avalon Recording Studioin Muscle Shoals through RCA’s Colin Lott during April 2020. Over the next two months,Hulbert and Lott teamed up to produce and engineer four weekend sessions, recording whatwould be the band’s debut album Future Self Only Dreams.Following the Future Self Only Dreams release, Certainly So released Dreams of Green. Therecord is a combination of the songs that did not sonically make the cut for Future Self OnlyDreams, but still deserved to be produced and recorded in their own style, and the new writesthat fit the same vibe. Dreams of Green was recorded in the bands basement in the Inglewoodarea of Nashville and is intended it to be an extension of Future Self Only Dreams. Similarly toFuture Self Only Dreams, Dreams of Green was engineered by Colin Lott and mixed by TobyHulbert in 2021, but was self produced by the members of Certainly So. Dreams of Green wasreleased in July 2022.
One Night Live Presents: Ellie Williams, Sofia Lafuente, Farayi Malek, + Ashley Virginia
ELLIE WILLIAMS (she/her) Ellie Williams (she/her) is a 23-year-old singer/songwriter based in Los Angeles, known for her evocative blend of sounds inspired by Fleet Foxes, Maggie Rogers, and Norah Jones. With introspective lyrics, lush atmospheric production, and haunting melodies, Ellie’s music explores themes of self-reflection, queer identity, and personal growth. Her honest narratives not only shape inventive pop sounds but also create space for queer stories and voices to resonate and connect. With over 14 million streams across four singles and her debut EP Warning Signs, Ellie has cultivated a loyal fanbase and is set to release her highly anticipated sophomore EP in 2025. @ellie1williams SOFIA LAFUENTE (she/her) Sofia Lafuente (she/her) is a Spanish-American artist and songwriter whose bicultural, bilingual upbringing lies at the heart of her introspective and emotionally charged music. Split between Miami and Madrid, Sofia has quickly made a name for herself in the Latin alternative music scene. Her ethereal vocals and evocative storytelling have earned her a dedicated following. Drawing inspiration from artists like Lana Del Rey, early Shakira, and Lizzie McAlpine, Sofia’s music resonates with listeners who connect to her vulnerability and emotional depth. Beyond her solo work, Sofia is also a sought-after songwriter, lending her distinctive voice and introspective lyrics to a variety of creative projects. With a growing presence in the industry, she continues to captivate audiences, solidifying her status as an artist to watch. @sofialafuentemusic FARAYI MALEK (she/her) Farayi Malek (she/her) is a Grammy-nominated vocalist, world traveler, and solo artist returning to her musical roots. Raised in Southern Idaho by a Zimbabwean immigrant father and a white American mother, she grew up playing the fiddle and embracing diverse cultures. Farayi blends childhood gospel with blues and jazz, creating resonant songs that showcase her effortless vocals. Her debut roots project, produced by Alain Mallet, highlights her unique songwriting, with tracks like “Tonight” demonstrating her accessibility. A Salt Lick Incubator award-winner, she’s mentored by artists like T-Bone Burnett and Jon Batiste. Farayi also teaches at Berklee and New England Conservatory, inspired by her students to pursue her artistic career. Driven by a desire to help others feel seen, she connects with audiences through her soulful voice. @farayi.malek
Parker Barrow w/ Chuck Mountain
Parker Barrow, the blues-infused Southern rock band led by husband and wife duo Megan Kane (vocals) and Dylan Turner (drums), supported by the formidable Alex Bender (guitar) is a powerhouse group, taking the stage by storm as anything from a 5-piece to a 10-piece band – boasting a distinctive musical style. Forged from an immediate connection, the band finds inspiration in the infamous duo of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. Kane and Turner aim to infuse their music with the iconic energy of a dynamic duo, portraying a narrative where, instead of evading the law, they are a dynamic pair in pursuit of their rock ‘n’ roll dreams. Unleashing their full creative force, the band poured everything into their inaugural 10-track album, Jukebox Gypsies, released on August 11, 2023. This collection of songs chronicles the couple’s four-year journey, from a serendipitous meeting to navigating life on the road in an RV, capturing both the highs and lows. Each song serves as a reflection of their emotions and experiences, discovering a harmonious balance amid the chaos. “One of the best parts of releasing this album was getting to hear that people are connecting with our music and hearing people talk about our music the way we talk about some of our favorite bands,” Kane and Turner gushed. “It’s been an awesome ride with this record and we’re still enjoying the wave till we reach the shore and can paddle back out for round two!” Drawing significant inspiration from The Black Crowes, The Allman Brothers Band, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and Whiskey Myers, Parker Barrow seamlessly incorporates blues into each arrangement. The band’s true brilliance emerges in their live performances, marked by lively flights and a showcase of their grounded charisma. Turner and Kane, bound by a shared vision, genuine passion, and a love for life on the road, hold their relationship in high esteem through music and faith. As kindred spirits, they eagerly anticipate continuing to create and perform together in this next chapter of life. Whether in intimate acoustic sets or impactful full-band shows, it’s clear that the couple is precisely where they should be. Like the first sip of a cold beer fresh from the tap, Chuck Mountain is a refreshing blend of blues, grunge, and Southern rock. The Greensboro-based band is on a mission to bring their passion for entertaining to breweries across North Carolina’s “Craft Beer Alley,” turning friends into drinking buddies along the way. Influenced by The Black Keys, Aerosmith, and Gary Clark Jr., Chuck Mountain’s hard-hitting trio will be sure to make you want to order another round.
