Totally Slow (EP release show) with Shehehe, Instant Regrets, and Wolvesx4
Totally Slow Shehehe (Athens, GA) Instant Regrets (Greensboro) Wolvesx4 (Winston Salem)
Deaf Andrews + Jack The Radio
Conceived in the daydreams of adolescence, Deaf Andrews has blossomed from their roots, into a unique sonic flower of indie pop rock. It is the product of five best friends from Charlotte, NC making music that means something to them. Consisting of Nick Hayes (Vocals), Mike Sherrard (guitar), Ross Schumann (bass), Andrew Kingsley (guitar) and Braedon Nelson (drums). Deaf Andrews has continued to push their personal limits of creativity and emotional tuneness. Making it a priority to capture some of the magic energy that fuels their live shows, the sound is organic, direct, and channels the essence of true rock and roll while also exploring the experimental freedom of modern indie pop. Their latest release in 2023: “Phone Line” harkens back to the youthful bliss experienced during the formative years of life. Catchy guitar layers and smooth tones are complemented with rousing lyrics that underscore feelings of love, recklessness, and comfort.North Carolina roots-rockers Jack the Radio blend rock and blues sensibility with Americana, folk, and country to create a tapestry of swampy southern-tinged sounds. The band has shared the stage with The Avett Brothers, Hall & Oates, George Thorogood, Cold War Kids, Rayland Baxter, and American Aquarium to name a few. Their music has been featured in commercial, film, and TV projects including Modern Family, Boardwalk Empire, as well as in sports programming for NASCAR, NFL, PGA, and AEW.
Abigail Dowd’s Singer Songwriter Series Featuring Martha Bassett, Jess Klein, and Jane Kramer
Martha Bassett Martha Bassett has fronted multiple NC bands, playing swing, bossa nova, and Americana music. She hosts The Martha Bassett Show, which is a bi-monthly live musical variety show at the Reeves Theater in Elkin that features national, regional, and local musicians. TMBS is currently broadcast on radio throughout central and western NC, TN, KY, and VA. www.marthabassett.com Jess Klein Singer-songwriter Jess Klein – whom the New York Times calls “a songwriter with a voice of unblinking tenacity” – has always used music to dream her way forward. Over multiple decades and 11 albums, Klein has pursued a creative evolution that has seen her delve into her own empowerment for emotional insights, while continuing to refine her eloquently melodic, effortlessly accessible song–craft. www.jessklein.com Jane Kramer Lauded by UK music reviewer Three Chords and the Truth as sounding like she was “…born to gypsy poets and raised in the mountains by Emmylou Harris,” Asheville, North Carolina songstress Jane Kramer has garnered international recognition for the sultry, heartrending originality of her vocals and for the heavy-hitting lyrical eloquence of her songwriting. With deep roots in the musical traditions, culture and lore of her beloved Appalachia, Kramer’s songs are introspective, gracefully gritty and fiercely memorable. www.janekramermusic.com
Hustle Souls
Hustle Souls is an Asheville, NC based soul/rock band who fuse nostalgic soul aesthetics with modern sensibilities; recently named one of “Music Connections” Hot 100 Live Unsigned Artists & Bands. With relentless touring, sold out shows and major festival appearances the band has earned a reputation as one of the East Coast’s most promising acts.
Lua Flora + Wild Roots
Creating in a state of constant adventure, Asheville, NC-based Lua Flora has successfully unified sounds that typically don’t go together. The electrifying passion and introspective lyrics of songwriter Evan Button, meet a mesmerizing blend of Caribbean, Eastern, and American music to create a previously undefined genre; “Beach Folk.” This cultural phenomenon lends itself to easy listening from the perfect barrels of the Pacific Ocean to the hollers of Appalachia. In three quick years, the project has gone from backyard parties to national stages across the U.S. supporting Satsang, Franc Moody, Of Good Nature, and Kendall Street Company in addition to festival appearances at Front Porch Fest, Kentucky Yoga Festival, Between the Trails, and others.”The musical embodiment of Asheville’s creative spirit”-Face The Current”…easy and melodic — a light, laidback recluse from the grind.”-Top Shelf Music”Lua Flora shows folk & reggae mix.”-Grateful Web Wild Roots Rising is an indie folk band based in the Southeast United States. It is led by songwriters, vocalists, and instrumentalists Julia Houghton and Olivia Moore.Their music is described as a classical-folk fusion; unique arrangements and complex harmonies, combined with acoustic instruments and meaningful lyrics. They are known for sharing songs that create a beautiful, uplifting aura for the listener. WRR released their self-titled, debut album in September of 2021 and have been performing at festivals, music venues, and bars throughout the southeast.
White Toledo (album release show) with IAMDYNAMITE
White Toledo is an alt rock band hailing from North Carolina. Known for their captivating blend of new age fullness and vintage rock charm, White Toledo has carved a unique niche for themselves in the new contemporary music sceneIAMDYNAMITE is the musical duo comprised of Christopher Martin and Chris Phillips, originally from Michigan and now calling North Carolina home.
Farewell Friend (Album Release Show) with Minor Gold
Hailing from the cornfields of Indiana and now residing in the heart of North Carolina,front man and singer/songwriter Tom Troyer’s eclectic style traverses folk, rock, andblues. Farewell Friend’s music resonates with authenticity, vulnerability, and anunwavering commitment to the power of poetic storytelling. Their sound is a delicateavalanche of sonic texture, blending recognizable and distorted folk and Americanaforms to create a truly unique musical experience.Tom’s exceptional talent extends beyond his role as a frontman and songwriter. He cuthis teeth musically by performing with The Collection and contributing multipleinstruments and vocals to the recording of their album “Ars Moriendi.” In 2018, Troyerbegan honing his music engineering skills and founded Black Rabbit Audio, a musicproduction studio in Greensboro, NC. Since then, he has produced over 18 albums,showcasing his technical expertise and ability to bring out the best in his own musicand that of other artists.Troyer’s dedication to both his craft and making a positive impact is evident in hisinvolvement with We Carry Kevan, a non-profit organization focused on raisingawareness about disabilities and promoting creative solutions for accessibility. Throughtheir travels, Troyer has personally carried Kevan Chandler, the organization’sadvocate, to iconic destinations worldwide, breaking barriers and fostering inclusivity.With his multifaceted background, Tom Troyer brings a unique perspective to music andstorytelling. His introspective lyrics and soul-stirring melodies create a powerfulconnection with audiences, exploring themes of identity, resilience, and the humancondition. Farewell Friend’s discography showcases Troyer’s musical journey, from theconceptual exploration of generational stories in his debut album “Lineage” to theautobiographical introspection of “[SAMSON]” and the contemplation of gentrificationin the EP “Glenwood and Gomorrah.”With enchanting soundscapes and thought-provoking narratives, Farewell Friend inviteslisteners on a transcendent musical journey. Tom Troyer’s dedication to his craft as botha musician and a producer shines through in every note, leaving a lasting impact on audiences and fellow artists alike.Minor Gold are the new Australian based, Americana duofeaturing ARIA nominated artists Tracy McNeil & Dan Parsons.Their debut, self-titled album Minor Gold (Out AUG 11, 2023)captures the duo at their finest, weaving masterful harmoniesaround stripped-back, organic arrangements that draw oneverything from 70’s west-coast pop and Bleecker St.steeped folk to the ballad-power and polaroid romance of the80’s. Through this superb collection of songs, Minor Golddisplay a spellbinding musical connection, reflecting thecomfort and ease experienced as the album washes over you.With all three of their debut singles added to national highrotation on ABC Radio’s ‘Double J’ – a 20+ date debut NorthAmerican album tour, with four shows supporting the TeskeyBrothers in the US and Canada, an ‘official showcase’ atAmericanaFEST in September, it is fair to say Minor Goldhave hit the ground running.
The Settlement
The Settlement is a jam band from Huntington, West Virginia. Cleverly combining hard rock riffs, jazz harmonies, funky bass lines, dreamy pop melodies, syncopated grooves and world music influences, this ensemble offers something for everyone. Each member has their own unique flavor and contributes to the vast array of sounds. Each set is different from the last, offering an original live performance that thrives on energy, improvisation, creativity and love.
Mono Means One with Council Ring
Mono Means One is a psychedelic prog trio and the brainchild of bassist and composer John Ferrara, best known as the bass player and co-founder of the acclaimed world fusion band “Consider the Source.” Mono Means One’s sound contains melancholic melodies, rich sonic textures with Drum ‘N’ Bass grooves and Mathrock sensibilities. Half composed and half improvised, the music is often dark, sometimes bright and other times heavy, oscillating between chill grooves to almost unbearable intensity. Originally composed entirely on the bass guitar, John paired up with Rob Madore (Drums) and Isaac Young (Keys), of Connecticut’s amazing PX3 to borrow some of their “Futuristic Synth-Driven Madness” to help bring layers and textures to these compositions that fill rooms across the Northeast.
Doug Davis (full band) w/ Couldn’t Be Happiers
Doug Davis is another one of those middle-aged white guys with a Telecaster, making music on the indie/Americana/rootsy/singer-songwriter spectrum. Do we need another? Probably not. What Doug brings to the table, however, is a ridiculously deep pocket of songwriting experience and an impressive resume of working-band experience that’s helped him hone his stage show over the last few decades. He’s been a fixture on the southeastern regional scene for many years, as a producer, sideman, a leader of the Triad community project the Vagabond Saints’ Society, a founding member of club bands like The Breakfast Club and the Plaids, and as an all-around musical instigator. He’s also been known to moonlight as Fake Mick Jagger in Triangle-area Stones band, Beggars Banquet. But his heart lies in his original music. Doug also performs and writes with NC-based roots-rock band, Magnolia Green. Doug has also performed with Chris Stamey, Mitch Easter, Alejandro Escovedo, Robyn Hitchcock, Sally Spring, Mark Kano, Artie Lamonica (the Shirts), Jerry Chapman, and many others, and he’s opened for Cracker, The Smithereens, Tift Merritt, Smashmouth, Sister Hazel, and many others. His music has been featured in dozens of television shows and films, including “Saturday Night Live,” “Dateline,” “The Voice,” and “Last Call With Carson Daly.”
