Logan Halstead and Willy Tea Taylor
LOGAN HALSTEAD Logan doesn’t like to put himself in a box sonically or stylistically. Still, many would characterize his work as Appalachian/Americana music. Above all, his songs are raw and honest, and the writing is wrapped in wisdom one might only think could be conjured by someone two decades older. While the masses clamored for more content, Logan took his time and found the right partners for his debut album. He decided to cut his project at the famous Sound Emporium Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. He was accompanied in production by the one and only Lawrence Rothman (Amanda Shires, Margo Price, Angel Olson, and many more). When asked about the recording process, Logan said, “It was a great experience. Lawrence is top-notch. They made me feel comfortable just to go in and do what I do, and to get to record in a place like that is a dream come true, especially for a holler kid.” Rothman, who also saw success at a very young age, was a perfect fit because they understood Logan’s position and angst which allowed Logan to express himself freely. In 2020, Logan released “Dark Black Coal” on YouTube, which has since amassed almost 6 million views. The success of that single has allowed Logan to build a great fan base through YouTube, touring, and opening for artists like Zach Bryan, Charles Wesley Godwin, Town Mountain, and many more. With the record releasing over a year after he recorded the album, Our Vinyl came into his life at the perfect time. In a collaboration with Our Vinyl, Logan released a taste of his upcoming project with a four-song EP that has amassed him over 120,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. With the success of “Dark Black Coal,” it’s no surprise that Logan chose this as the title track for his first album. Logan signed with Thirty Tigers and is excited to partner with them on his release. The release date is slated for May 5, 2023 and he will be touring those songs beginning in May. Expect to see Logan’s name on festival billings, support tours, and in a town near you. “I want my music to keep evolving and to improve my craft. I want to be the best I can be and give my fans shows to remember,” says Logan. Like all musicians, he hopes to achieve a successful career, but don’t expect Logan Halstead to change who he is or what he believes in to succeed. Authentically himself, Logan strives to always be honest and true to his fans.WILLY TEA TAYLORWilly Tea Taylor, the son of a cattleman, was born and raised in the “Cowboy Capital of the World”, Oakdale, California. In the past year or so, after thousands of miles driven and countless songs written and played, he has suddenly and rightfully found himself standing shoulder to shoulder in the ranks of today’s great Alt-Country musicians. From his early days co-fronting The Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit, to singing solo in countless cowboy bars, Willy Tea has never lost the vision of what he knew could be. And now with The Fellership or solo, Willy Tea Taylor, he has taken his version of that hero hang on the road.
The Deluge with Justin Fedor
Their debut record Cryin’ on the Vine, features “StrangeWorld’..which won best R&B song of 2010 from the international JohnLennon Songwriting Contest.Their second release ElephantGraveyard features the talents of Kofi Burbridge (Tedeschi/Trucks Band) and showcases the group’s vast musical range, capturing moments of spinster story telling to raw and unfettered revelry.When Page HS & UNCG grad Justin Fedor left Greensboro in 2001 for Scottsdale, AZ, he thought he was leaving music behind him as well, but a chance meeting with Neil Young in Columbus, OH reset his priorities & shortly thereafter Fedor moved back east to settle in Charlotte, NC in 2005 where he started the now defunct Americana rock outfit, The New Familiars. Since then, Fedor has toured the US sharing the bill with many artists including Gregg Allman, Levon Helm, Taj Mahal, Del McCoury, Sam Bush, Bob Margolin, Tim O’Brien, The Infamous Stringdusters, & more. Fedor also plays bass with psychedelic rockers Ancient Cities, who have been featured at some of the nation’s most prestigious music festivals including Newport Folk Festival & CMJ as well as regional favorites Shakori Hills & FloydFest. Fedor also toured as bass played for The Shinn Band alongside Rock’N’Roll Hall of Famer Dave Krusen (Pearl Jam) & Christopher Thorn (Blind Melon). In 2013, Fedor created Tribute To Benefit, a concert series that continues to raise thousands of dollars annually for Levine Children’s Hospital & Roof Above, Charlotte’s frontline nonprofit combatting homelessness. Fedor continues to write, record, & perform in the Americana music world both as a solo artist & with his band, The Denim Denim.
The Pink Stones with Colin Cutler And Hot Pepper Jam + She Returns From War
“This record was me trying to take everything I love as a listener and a player and shove it all into one thing without it sounding random, ”says Hunter Pinkston, former punk turned cosmic country auteur, describing ‘You Know Who’, the boisterous, ambitious sophomore album by his band The Pink Stones. Ostensibly they play country music, yet all the pedal steel sobs, the two-steppin’ rhythms, twangy harmonies, and lyrics about broken hearts and long days on the road are launch pads for wild experiments and unexpected stylistic forays. “There’s obviously a lot of country and rock in our music, but there’s a lot of gospel and soul and psych and dub. I really wanted to get all of those things living peacefully together in one record.”**A Greensboro, North Carolina-based songwriter toting a guitar, banjo, and harmonicas, Colin Cutler’s music spans the breadth of Americana, from oldtime to blues to roots rock, with lyrics informed by the earthy storytelling traditions of the South, his Pentecostal upbringing, and literature. **Hailing from the historically rich city of Charleston, South Carolina, americana music artist Hunter Park is defining what it means to not only live in the modern south, but to be a trans woman and artist within this landscape. Combining folk-infused vocal melodies and evocative lyrics that capture the unfiltered human experience, She Returns From War is taking her seat in the Americana music world with grace, strength, and passion. The project shows no signs of slowing down. From opening for Bernie Sanders at his presidential rally in Charleston, to performing at national festivals like Stagecoach and High Water Festival and with artists such as Pat Benatar, Band of Horses, and Nikki Lane, She Returns From War is sharing with the world what the modern south should look and feel like: inclusive, compassionate, unfiltered, and loving.
Awen Family Band with Africa Unplugged
Awen Family Band is a collaborative effort offering an inclusive musical back to Earth experience, a place to commune with our roots and reconnect with the source. The Awen Family Band believes in letting the music and moment flow freely without force, guiding us to transcendence, deeper understanding and gratitude towards life. These values are reflected in the songwriting of Tim Husk, with uplifting lyrics that try to break down the mysteries of the universe and celebrate the infinite joys of life. Every Awen Family show is an ever changing collection of musicians from other touring acts that share the same understanding that we are just vessels for the great spirit and energy to flow through us, to hear the song in the life around us and bring it into reality to share with everyone. Every new musician to leave their touch on the Awen Family songbook offers a new perspective to the music and what they hear in the songs, making every Awen Family show an opportunity to hear the songs presented in a new light as well as new songs that form around certain groups of musicians. Building Community, Expanding Circles and Spreading Love
Corey Hunt And The Wise with Carri Smithey
Based out of Asheboro, NC, Corey Hunt and Eric Wise have spent the last decade traveling the country and playing for anyone who would listen. Formed in 2010 at a local bar called Dirty T’s, they are still pounding the pavement looking to leave their mark.
JULIA. with The Hourglass Kids
An Evening With Josh Morningstar
A curious and fresh combination of grit and humor, Josh Morningstar is knocking down stereotypes everywhere he goes with his worn boots and unforgettable raspy voice. Growing up outside of Baltimore, Maryland, he carries those roots in a suitcase with him everywhere he goes. His small-town charm is evident in the way he greets people, and in the conversational way that he weaves the stories of his life into his music. Named 2018 Texas Radio Songwriter of the Year, he and his Kristofferson signed guitar have knocked out melodies in dark clubs and dingy hotels all across the country. He’s written songs alongside Kendell Marvel, Channing Wilson, Autumn McEntire, and many more. Morningstar was also the writer of several Cody Jinks songs, including his #1 hits “Must Be The Whiskey” and “Ain’t A Train.” His lyrics force listeners to sit up and pay attention, and his songs are always full of truth-bearing stories. The familial connection Morningstar forges with people continues long after his shows are over. Josh Morningstar has shared the stage with some of today’s most sought after folk and country artists, including Shooter Jennings, Cody Jinks, Tyler Childers, Todd Snider, Colter Wall, and Ward Davis. Morningstar continues to lead the charge on the front lines of a new wave of country music – one full of soulful honesty, the familiar and true twang of an old guitar, and provoking melodies.
Yamba & Friends 8th Annual Holiday Dance Party
Super Yamba & Friends 8th Annual Holiday Dance Party Wednesday, December 27, 2023Doors 8pm / Show 9pm$12 adv / $15 day of A Benefit Show for GC Stop: Guilford County Solution to the Opioid Problem (GCSTOP) is a community-based organization with the mission of reducing opioid-related mortality in Guilford County. GCSTOP provides post-overdose response, support to individuals involved in the justice system, naloxone (Narcan) distribution, and mobile syringe services. All services are provided at no cost to program participants.Join Joseph Daniel Yount (drumset) & Sean Smith (trumpet & keys) of Super Yamba Band, for the 8th Annual Yamba & Friends Holiday Dance Party featuring Seth Barden (bass), Jimmy Washington (guitar), Taylor Williams (guitar), Joe Blocker (percussion), and Daniel Sheffield (percussion) playing psychedelic Afro funk favorites from the catalogs of Super Yamba Band, Fela Kuti, and Orchestre Poly-Rythmo.
Farewell Friend w/ Matt Armstrong & Madison Dawn
Hailing from the cornfields of Indiana and now residing in Greensboro, North Carolina, front man and singer/songwriter ’s eclectic style traverses folk, rock and blues. Farewell Friend’s music is first and foremost an exploration of poetry, narrative, and storytelling. Their sound is a delicate avalanche of sonic texture – a presentation of recognizable and distorted folk and Americana forms.
Will Overman w/ Justin Wells
Justin Wells first came to national attention with cult favorite Southern rock band Fifth on the Floor, which released a pair of well-received independent records before teaming up with Shooter Jennings on their breakout third album, 2013’s Ashes & Angels. The record debuted on the Billboard Country charts, earned critical raves, and helped land the band dates with the likes of Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson, Jason Isbell, and Blackberry Smoke. The album would prove to be the band’s last, however. With the rug suddenly pulled out from under him, Wells decided to write his way through the disappointment, emerging stronger and more creatively invigorated on the other side with his solo debut, Dawn in the Distance. The record (and its subsequent touring) prompted the best reviews of Wells’ career, with Rolling Stone hailing his “gift for melody” and Saving Country Music praising his “stunning insight and honesty.” With his extraordinary second album, The United State, Kentucky’s Justin Wells explored our innate humanity and everything that comes with it: the joy, the sorrow, the ecstasy, the pain, the hope, the fear. Recorded with acclaimed producer Duane Lundy (Ringo Starr, Sturgill Simpson’s Sunday Valley, Joe Pug), the collection starts in the womb and works its way methodically to the afterlife, transcending politics and race and religion to tap into something far deeper, something infinitely more primal and timeless. While thematically speaking to commonalities in people’s lives, The United State underlines Wells’ commitment to carving his own path, tradition and genre be damned. w/ Will Overman:Will Overman’s music can be best described as a combination of Rock, Country, and Americana, but it’s not your typical Country-Americana sound. Sonically it is restless by nature, always searching for something new, and with Will’s heart-worn lyrics and dynamic vocal delivery, it makes for a memorable mixture that is hard to place but easy to love.
