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.
A Tribute to Dylan & Cash (Bob Dylan’s Birthday)
A Tribute to Dylan & Cash celebrates the legacy of two American giants. Created by Award-winning songwriter Rod Abernethy, recipient of 2019 Grand Prize winner of American Songwriter’s Bob Dylan Song Contest and David Burney, frontman of the acclaimed touring band Johnny Folsom 4. Together, they bring the lyrical genius and unmistakable voices of Dylan & Cash to life with unforge@able performances, rich storytelling and visuals. It’s a moving journey through the music, history, and the enduring friendship of Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash. Rod Abernethy is an authenFc southern folk troubadour, master acousFc guitarist, and award winning songwriter and composer for film, TV and video games. Rod’s awards include the Grand Prize winner of the 2021 InternaAonal AcousAc Music Awards. His album Normal Isn’t Normal Anymore received rave reviews from No Depression, American Highways and The Wall Street Journal and was in the Top 20 CD of 2021 at No. 11 on the Folk InternaAonal Folk Charts. David Burney’s lilFng southern baritone delivers Cash’s classic songs so well you may well wonder from Fme to Fme if Johnny himself is in the building. David has been the lead singer for Johnny Folsom 4 for over a decade and while nobody really sounds like Johnny Cash, nobody sounds more like Johnny Cash than Johnny Folsom 4. No Depression magazine says “For those of us unable to have seen Cash perform during his life, this is more than a treat. It’s a Ame machine. When it comes to honoring Johnny Cash, JF4 walks the line.”
Dance From Above ft: The Faces Blur
Lightnin’ Wells
Piedmont Blues legend, LIGHTNIN’ WELLS! All he wants for his birthday is for YOU to come to his concert & celebrate with him! On April 19 The ‘Boro Sessions will bring you, “A Sunday Afternoon Concert with Lightnin’ Wells” 2:00-4:00pm (doors 1:00pm) at The Flat Iron (221 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC). This is a seated, listening room concert. The Flat Iron sells beer, wine, and spirits. Advanced tickets $20 + taxes and processing fees / Day of show tickets $25 + taxes and processing fees. TICKETS HERE: Mike “Lightnin'” Wells breathes new life into the vintage tunes of the 1920s and depression era America employing guitars, harmonica, ukulele, mandolin and banjo in a dynamic style, developed in over 50 years of studying and performing blues and traditional folk music. With his experience, knowledge and well-honed performance skills, Lightnin’ Wells has established himself at the forefront of the traditional blues revival. His musical style is personal and energetic yet remains true to the original root form. Lightnin’s performances are always delightful! Noted musician and radio personality Paul Brown described Lightnin’ Wells’ as “an enigma and a wonder. When you hear him, you hear the old Piedmont blues players speaking through him… More than anything, you hear something that’s sincere and real, in a way that precious little music performance is nowadays. There’s no varnish here, just the unvarnished truth expressed through a deep and good-humored soul.” “Whether you look to performers for inspiration, education, virtuosity, or sheer entertainment, Lightnin’ Wells delivers all of the above, every single time.” — Cliff Nelson, writer
Colin Cutler, Huey, Jacob Kynard, and Molly McGinn
Hiroya Tsukamoto
Experience the spellbinding artistry of Hiroya Tsukamoto / a master of fingerstyle guitar and evocative storytelling that transcends cultural boundaries. Praised by Acoustic Guitar Magazine for his “delicate, fluid, and beautifully details” style, Hiroya’s music weaves intricate melodies with poetic narratives, creating an unforgettable, soul-stirring performance. Bio: Hiroya Tsukamoto is a Japanese-born fingerstyle guitarist who moved to the United States in 2000 to attend the Berklee College of Music. Needless to say, he’s not only a dizzyingly agile fingerpicker, but a soulful and transcendent performer, with compositions that combine instrumental guitar work with lyrical performance and spoken stories from his life. Tsukamoto has been recognized for his talents on stages such as at Blue Note in New York City, NHK Television, International Storytelling Center and United Nations, and by scoring second place at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship both in 2018 and 2022.
Wes Collins + Jaimee Harris
Texas-born Jaimee Harris and North Carolina’s Wes Collins are joining forces for the Folk’N Friends Tour. Their sounds—Harris’s emotionally raw small-town narratives and Collins’s surreal, deep, and uniquely catchy songwriting– combined make for a moving night of heartfelt storytelling. You won’t want to miss this collaborative song swap-style show infused with a decade of friendship and mutual musical admiration. Wes Collins writes songs that dig deep and go to uncertain, sometimes scary places. Come for a haunting melody and some intricate fingerpicking and stay for the wit and deep literary intelligence. There is always more to find in a Wes Collins song. A former librarian and avowed record nerd, Wes can imitate the sound of outmoded computer voice simulations. He hasn’t found a way to make that pay yet. Jaimee Harris’s sophomore effort, ‘Boomerang Town,’ marks a bold step forward for this country-folk-leaning singer-songwriter. It is an arresting, ambitious song-cycle that explores the generational arc of family, the stranglehold of addiction, and the fragile ties that bind us together as Americans.
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! 

Sesame, Emily Grimm, Harvester, Fridge, and Tristinza
MANÁ After Party w/ Los Acoustic Guys
