Fancy Gap w/ Josh Moore
Fancy Gap–singer/songwriter Stuart McLamb (The Love Language) and songwriter/producer Charles Crossingham–today shared their stirring new single “Gold Coast.” Capturing both the closeness of love and the ache that distance brings, the emotionally resonant track was originally envisioned as a driving rock song, yet took a new direction when McLamb recorded a one-take performance—just guitar and voice, captured live on a single microphone. “It was just supposed to be a test to see if the song would work stripped down,” he recalls. “But when Charles heard it, he said, ‘There’s something magic here. Don’t lose this feeling.’” The duo built a lush but understated soundscape around the unfiltered performance to create a recording–mixed by Grammy Award-winning engineer Craig Alvin (Kacey Musgraves, Real Estate) at Nobel Steed Studios in Muscle Shoals, AL–that feels like a memory unfolding in real time. “The song is about what happens when you keep chasing a new horizon but can’t shake what you left behind,” says Crossingham. “You can hear that tension in the way it breathes—it never tries to be perfect; it just feels honest.” “Gold Coast” is out now alongside a videocrafted by acclaimed editor Jessica Ledoux (Netflix’s All the Light We Cannot See, HBO’s Vinyl), who wove together years of McLamb and Crossingham’s own camera footage into a deeply personal visual collage. “This video isn’t about us as a band; it’s about everything that makes life worth writing songs about,” says McLamb. Crossingham adds, “The song and video feel like your life flashing before your eyes. It’s powerful to see all those years of footage woven together into one big memory. I’ve known Jessica since I was 15, so collaborating on this with her felt full-circle. Stu had a great vision for what this could be, and it all just clicked.” Fancy Gap’s self-titled debut album was released last year to praise and support from FLOOD Magazine, Indy Week, Big Takeover, Twangville, and Analogue, among others, as well as performed on PBS North Carolina’s Shaped By Sound. The album, also mixed by Alvin, featured additional contributions from Sharon Van Etten, Taking Back Sunday’s Adam Lazzara (vocals on “Filthy Habits”), Will McFarlane (Bonnie Raitt, The Mountain Goats, Etta James), Rami Jaffee (The Foo Fighters, The Wallflowers), and Jon Graboff (Willie Nelson, Noel Gallagher, M. Ward, Norah Jones). The band has also performed with artists including Old Crow Medicine Show, The Nude Party, American Aquarium, Futurebirds, Susto, and more.
Gareth Pearson
Often dubbed “The Welsh Tornado,” guitarist Gareth Pearson has captivated audiences worldwide with his explosive fingerstyle technique, high-energy performances, and effortless showmanship. A protégé of Tommy Emmanuel, Gareth’s music spans country, folk, jazz, and rock, blending dazzling arrangements with heartfelt original compositions. Having shared stages with icons such as Ray Davies, John Renbourn, Jan Akkerman, and Andy McKee, he continues to earn international acclaim as one of today’s most exciting and engaging acoustic performers.
Jill Andrews
Bold, infectious, introspective music that has served as the backdrop to some of America’s most beloved television series including Grey’s Anatomy, This Is Us, Nashville, and Wynnona Earp, to which she composed the theme. “Andrews’ songs are beautifully crafted and the production molds even the more pensive selections into minor masterpieces” — American Songwriter “Jill Andrews is one of the strongest young female songwriters around.” — Paste Magazine
Ric Robertson x Dori Freeman
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 Billie Feather
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.
