Abigail Dowd, Sam Tayloe, and Kray Kirk
Sam Tayloe Through his full band vehicle, Time Sawyer, Sam Tayloe is interested in “real people and real songs” and that’s just what the listener finds in his music – a sense of realness. Blending a grassroots feel with heart-felt lyrics, Tayloe pulls the listener in with introspective ballads that land in that rootsy sweet spot where folk, alt-country, and rock gather for a good time. Kray Van Kirk is a gifted songwriter whose allegorical weave of contemporary and mythological themes is both remarkable and tremendously relevant. He backs that up with deft guitar work and a voice that embodies power and genuine tenderness. A steller and meticulous musician, equally rooted in the mind and the heart.” Abigail Dowd Our fearless host who still enjoys music most when it’s embedded in real life, sitting around a fire or every third Tuesday night at the Flat Iron. Each month Abigail invites musician friends to fall into space with her and the audience for what she describes as an evening in her adopted living room. They collaborate, share new songs, play old favorites, make things up, make you cry, make you laugh and most of all make you glad you came
Turkey Buzzards + Stripmall Ballads
“Much like the duo themselves, the songs range near and far, from the sticky humidity of the Carolinas to the arid and dusty cellars of the West, telling stories of simplistic beauty that unravel through gritty vocals and thoughtful harmonies. The bare authenticity of each song sweeps up the listener for a ride that might wander but will certainly not end in the same place where it began.” Dylan Nicholson (Greensboro, NC) and Eric Patterson (Lodi, CA) formed the The Turkey Buzzards in Morro Bay, CA and have shared stages with John R. Miller, Robert Earl Keen, Jeffery Martin, The Deslondes, Dawes, White Buffalo, Brothers Comatose, and frequently join Willy Tea Taylor as members of The Fellership. Stripmall Ballads is the starkly poetic project of Phillips Saylor Wisor, and Everybody Wins is his most fully realized statement yet—a raw, cinematic folk record mapping the forgotten corners of America with grit and grace. Produced by J. Tom Hnatow and recorded at Small Blue Studio in Lexington, Kentucky, the album features John R. Miller and The Engine Lights, with guest appearances from Lydia Loveless, Willy Tea Taylor, and Bob Sumner. Drawing comparisons to Neil Young, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, and the lineage of Townes Van Zandt, Gillian Welch, and Jason Molina, Wisor writes slow-burning ballads set in flood zones, mill towns, and long-empty bedrooms, tracing survival, loss, and fleeting connection on the margins. With a lived-in voice and piercing lyrical empathy, Stripmall Ballads delivers songs that honor overlooked lives—and hit with the kind of emotional weight that resonates deeply on stages and festival grounds.
Ben Danaher + Mark Catalano
Ben Danaher-“Soulful, arena-friendly country-rock with one foot in the honky-tonk and another in church, Saturday-night-to-Sunday-morning hanging in the balance”-Rolling Stone “An earthy voice in the Ray LaMontagne mould”- The Guardian “Ben Danaher is a wealth of insight, experience, and the dictation of a songwriter twice his age.” -Wide Open Country “Avett Brothers intimate, Chris Stapleton nuanced, and Will Hoge Engaging.” – The Shotgun Seat” Mark Catalano “Multi-instrumentalist singer, songwriter, producer, and award-winning composer Mark Catalano was born and raised in Youngstown, OH. The last 25 years of his music career have taken him many places, including Los Angeles, CA for 14 years, to touring nationally, to now settling in Greensboro, NC in 2022. He’s worked with Grammy award-winning producers, performed on radio and TV, and created 6 albums of his own original music.”
Döltz, My Wife’s An Angel, and Instant Regrets
FREE SHOW!!!
Wristband
Join us for an evening with Wristband! Wristband will perform two sets featuring tributes to the Allman Brothers Band, The Beatles, and The Doors. Doors open at 7:00 PM | Show begins at 8:00 PM Admission: $10 (advance and at the door)
The Hypnotic Conquest
The ‘Boro Sessions presents: Martha Bassett
Martha Bassett is a Piedmont Triad–based singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for her expressive, warm alto and genre-spanning style that blends Americana, jazz, folk, and Bossa Nova. With more than two decades of performing experience, she has built a reputation for emotionally honest, intimate performances that connect deeply with audiences. A West Virginia native now rooted in North Carolina, Bassett is also the creator and host of The Martha Bassett Show, a collaborative live music series broadcast on NPR stations throughout the Mid-South and Pacific Northwest, highlighting national and regional artists.
Bee Million, Burlap Circus, and Panes
Durham, NC, songwriter Ben Newgard formed Bee Million with his brother, drummer Anders Newgard, and best friend and lead guitar player David Smith, before adding bass extraordinaire Lucas Tax to round out the roster. With sonic influences spanning the likes of everything from Angel Olsen to the Rolling Stones to Guided by Voices (after whom they’re named), Bee Million weaves together a rough-and-ragged yet melodic and infectious strand of rock n roll that will linger with you long after the music’s ended.
Jameson Tank Lennon KC and Melodramatic
With their electrifying arena rock sound and explosive stage presence, Jameson Tank has cemented itself as one of the most exciting rock bands to emerge from Athens, GA, this decade. Lennon KC is a DIY alternative rock artist from Durham, North Carolina, currently playing as a duo. His sound flows between soft introspective moments and punk-inspired intensity, drawing comparisons to artists like Dominic Fike, The White Stripes, and Twenty One Pilots. His stage presence amplifies these contrasts, creating an experience that is both energized and intimate. Releasing his debut album in 2025, Lennon KC’s ‘Manic Pixie Dream Boy’ navigates selfhood with a soundscape featuring 90’s grunge, indie rock, hip-hop, and bedroom pop. Melodramatic is the stage name and project of North Carolina songwriter Tyler Spencer, whose music blurs the lines between indie rock, folk, and experimental pop — inspired by artists like Slowdive, Japanese Breakfast, and Neil Young. What began as a bedroom recording outlet has grown into a full band rooted in the Southeast DIY scene, shaped by years of playing shows across NC and the surrounding region.
Wildroots w/ The Foxtail Ferns
Wild Roots is an independent, women-led band based in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina. Headed by Julia Houghton and Olivia Moore, the group released their debut album, Wild Roots Rising, in 2021 and have since continued to tour, playing stages and festivals across the country. Olivia and Julia have co-created music for nearly a decade and collaborate in many areas of life; in addition to being soul sisters, the two share a deep passion for sustainable living and environmental justice. While Wild Roots’ music celebrates the joy of friendship and community, it also seeks to hold those in power accountable and question the status quo. Julia and Olivia harness their political passions to shed light on issues of social injustice and the degradation of the natural world.
