River And Rail with Jesse Fox and Kyle Caudle

“Grace and Alex wedded in 2021, moving to Nashville, TN and establishing themselves as an up and coming Folk/Americana duo, “River &Rail” Grace’s enchanting lyricism, storytelling, anddynamic vocals lend themselves to Alex’s bed of melancholy acoustic instruments and intentional production. In 2023, the duo released their debut EP “Trees and other Relatives” written by Grace, a collection of rich stories recalled from her own family line, and produced by Alex.”In late 2022, Jesse made the decision to embark on a solo career. With a catalog of over 500 songs and a decade of shows under his belt, Jesse is excited and ready to share his new music. Jesse’s sound draws from the likes of 70’s singer/songwriters Jim Croce and James Taylor, to current favorites such as Gregory Alan Isakov, Noah Kahan, Medium Build and more. Each performance is a gateway to an emotional landscape where heartfelt melodies andeloquent narratives seamlessly entwine, resonating deep within the core of one’s being. Rooted in the musically diverse landscape of North Carolina, Fox emerges as a master craftsman of lyrics, weaving songs that stir even the most stoic of spirits.

The Shoaldiggers and Folkknot: Double Vinyl Release Celebration

The Shoaldiggers + FolkknotDouble Vinyl Release Celebration of “Striking Fire” and “All Good Things” Saturday, June 22, 2024Doors 7pm / Show 8pm$12 adv / $15 day of The Shoaldiggers’ nine pieces produce a one of a kind sound that is completely unique, yet familiar enough to embrace. From rolling seascapes to the hollers of the smokey mountains, Shoaldiggers shows are a swamp grass, folk banger blast! W/ Folkknot, the Wake Forest Sea Shanty Orchestra!

Reese McHenry + Wild Roots Rising

Reese McHenry came up swinging in Northern Minnesota and she didn’t sit still for very long. A true troubadour, her powerful voice has driven her from the fresh greens of Eau Claire to the dusty motels of Albuquerque and everywhere in between. Since settling in North Carolina, this prolific songwriter and jagged performer has lent her fire and talent to a number of recording projects and now turns her attention to her own damn show. Her songs defy genre and, though one could still categorize them as straight-shooting “rock,” the real thread connecting these songs is a wry brand of humor mixed with an ability to catch a hook at just the right moment. McHenry’s true signature, of course, is her emotive blues voice that can change at any moment from soft sweetness to a torrential downpour. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 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.

Streetlight Cadence w/ Tom Troyer of Farewell Friend

An undying sense of adventure has anchored Streetlight Cadence since their humble beginningsas street performers in Honolulu, Hawai’i. Their punkish energy on acoustic instrumentsintertwines with intimate storytelling to create a band that has scored numerous placements onBillboard’s Heatseekers Chart, two Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards for Alternative Album of the Year,and an Emmy® nomination for their self-produced television series, “Will Play For Food”. Thepower trio consists of Jon Andrew Franklin (violin), Ben Chai (banjo), and Clara Stegall (guitar),and their unparalleled artistic fervor delivers an evening that is brighter than ever.w/ Tom TroyerSinger/songwriter Tom Troyer’s eclectic style traverses folk, rock and blues.

Folkknot w/ Jamie Collins

Folkknot was formed in early 2020 when a group of students at Wake Forest University met after a night organic chemistry lab and decided to form a band. That spring semester guitarist Grey Hyatt, accordionist Marcos Lammel, and violinist Charlotte Waugh practiced in a cramped Scales Fine Arts Center practice room, bringing to life a set of songs Grey was writing about the life of his late grandfather who’s love for the sea would become the central theme of the band’s debut work. Unfortunately after less than 2 months together the band was forced apart by the covid pandemic, but this presented an opportunity to record songs while the band waited to return in the fall. After 4 months of remotely recording songs bit by bit in each band member’s respective basement a collection of demos entitled ‘A Disease Called The Sea’ emerged and was released in early July. Unfortunately, once reunited during their fall semester a heavy schoolwork load forced Charlotte to give up her spot in the band. A friend of Marcos’s, cellist Nathan Faulk, filled the opening and the band began playing live shows in October of 2020 and recording a new set of demos in early 2021. After a lengthy recording process, the new lineup released the band’s sophomore effort “A Life Well Suffered”, their second collection of demos, in late July of 2021. The band is currently expanding it’s ranks, adding new instruments and sounds as they prepare for recording their third album slated for release in early 2024.

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.

Queen Bees with The Shoaldiggers

Not Your Average Folk contenders Queen Bees + The Shouldiggers team up for a special night at Flat Iron!

Folkknot with Emily Stewart

The Wildwoods w/ falllift

The Wildwoods are an enchanting Folk/Americana trio based in Lincoln, Nebraska, whose flowing songwriting tandem has been praised by Paste Magazine as “focused and charmingly human”. The Wildwoods’ delicate melodies and descriptive lyrics come from nature, love, experiences from the road, and growing up in Nebraska.   Comprised of husband and wife team Noah (guitar) and Chloe Gose (violin), as well as long-time friend Andrew Vaggalis (bass), The Wildwoods draw inspiration from a wide range of influences including the styles of: Watchhouse, The Decemberists, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Peter, Paul, & Mary, Nickel Creek, Joni Mitchell, and Gregory Alan Isakov. The folk/Americana trio work to harmoniously and delicately blend their voices to create a sound so nostalgic that you may find yourself dreaming and longing for those sweet memories from your former days.  

Genre: Folk