Admiral Radio + A Different Thread
Admiral Radio, the award-winning folk/Americana act from South Carolina, is the creative partnership of Coty Hoover and Becca Smith. Named after their old wooden radio, this husband-and-wife team blends heartfelt harmonies, storytelling, and raw sincerity. Having met while waiting tables in the Lowcountry, their sound is straightforward yet powerful—rooted in tight vocal interplay, finely picked acoustic instruments, and songs that explore the quiet hustle of ordinary life and the dogged optimism that drives it all. Recently signed by Too Fine Records out of Nashville, this national touring act hopes to leave listeners better than they found them. Transatlantic Folk duo, A Different Thread, makes harmony-led Americana rooted in hope, human connection, and songs for a brighter future. Alicia Best from Durham NC and Robert Jackson from the Birmingham UK met while busking on the streets of Ireland and discovered both a musical and personal harmony that was serendipitous. Now based in Chapel Hill, the duo live in a tiny home while continuing to tour and record internationally, garnering praise from the likes of Folk Radio UK who described them as: “warm, deep songwriters that have drank from the well of 20th century folk tradition.”
Michael C. Parris, Mark Dillon, and Chris McGinnis
Singer-songwriter Michael C. Parris is from Millboro, N.C., most famous, perhaps, for where Daner Johnson taught Charlie Poole to play banjo. Michael’s grandfather, Red Parris, used to play with Daner in the late ’30s. North Carolina artist Chris McGinnis writes songs that exist somewhere between a hiccup and a heartache. His most recent EP, ‘Songs For You,’ touches on the peculiarity of your hometown morphing beyond recognition. It tells the story of two Baby Boomers falling in and out of love across time zones and decades. It’s about connection and disconnection alike. With the release of his debut full-length album ‘Mamaw’s Angel,’ Chris veers deeper into these familiar themes. Through tales of stolen Winnebagos and hip-shaking grandbabies, Chris’ music is Appalachian absurdity for the 21st Century. Marks music is an exciting mix of Blues, Rock, and even a little bit of Country.
Laurelyn Dossett – Going To Town Series
Every Wednesday evening from January 14th til April 29th Laurelyn Dossett will be the flat for a unique performance in whatever format she chooses for the evening!
Laurelyn Dossett – Going To Town Series
Every Wednesday evening from January 14th til April 29th Laurelyn Dossett will be the flat for a unique performance in whatever format she chooses for the evening!
Laurelyn Dossett – Going To Town Series
Every Wednesday evening from January 14th til April 29th Laurelyn Dossett will be the flat for a unique performance in whatever format she chooses for the evening!
Laurelyn Dossett – Going To Town Series
Every Wednesday evening from January 14th til April 29th Laurelyn Dossett will be the flat for a unique performance in whatever format she chooses for the evening!
Laurelyn Dossett & Bet Williams
Every Wednesday evening from January 14th til April 29th Laurelyn Dossett will be the flat for a unique performance in whatever format she chooses for the evening!
Laurelyn Dossett (full band and video shoot) w/ William Matheny
Laurelyn is wrapping up her residency at the Flat Iron and this one is going to be one that you can’t miss! Full band, video shoot, with a special opening set by William Matheny! William Matheny “Cerebral alt. country from an unusually versatile singer.” -Rolling Stone “Literary rock’n’roller William Matheny has a knack for spinning stories about roach-infested apartments and social anxiety into indie gold.” -NPR’s Weekend Edition “One of independent country music’s most exciting emerging performers.” -American Songwriter
Abigail Dowd + Possum Jenkins
Possum Jenkins like you’ve never seen them before! In the round with Dave Willis, Jared Church, Nathan Turner, Dave Brewer, and Brent Buckner, collectively known as Possum Jenkins. “Born in Boone, raised in Winston,” as the Possum story goes, the “Carolinacana” roots band traces their roots back to early 00s collegiate days in high country–fun fact: their band name is rooted in reference to the fictional group Love Below from Outkast’s “Hey Ya!” video (the bassist’s name, specifically). 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
Abigail Dowd, Josh King, and Nathan James Hall
Josh King – is an American singer-songwriter from Greensboro, North Carolina, best known as the frontman of the indie-rock band House of Fools. After earning attention with the band’s melodic, harmony-rich rock, King launched his solo career with Into the Blue in 2018, a reflective blend of Americana and roots-rock. He continued to evolve his sound with The Shed (2020), a raw, home-recorded album born during the pandemic, and Feel Good (2021), a bright, melodic indie-pop/rock collection. Alongside his recording work, King remains an active force in the Greensboro music community and co-owns The Flat Iron, a venue supporting both local and touring artists. Nate Hall – Nathan James Hall is a North Carolina–born singer-songwriter known for his gritty voice, poetic storytelling, and raw Americana sound. Before launching his solo work, Hall toured nationally with the acclaimed band Old Heavy Hands, earning praise for his emotional intensity and blue-collar songwriting. His debut solo EP, Midnight, introduced a darker, more intimate sound—blending folk, rock, and haunted southern soul. Hall’s first full-length album is set to arrive in early 2026 on Moths Record Co, expanding his sonic range with cinematic arrangements and unflinching honesty. Whether on stage or on record, Hall delivers songs that feel lived-in, heavy with heart, and rooted in the American experience.
