Live Music: Looking Ahead

March

Lily Neill

Sunday, March 1, 3-5PM

“One of the most challenging and provocative musicians of her time – Lily Neill’s daredevil approach works wonders.” – Irish Music Magazine

Lily Neill has captivated audiences around the world with the dynamism and breadth of her performances, and her infectious passion for the harp. Her versatility and command as a solo performer has seen her amass an impressive number of awards, and recognition from everyone from presidents and world leaders, to legendary Irish band, “The Chieftains”. Lily’s debut album, “Without Words”, was given a pre-nomination nod by the U.S. GRAMMY committee and was followed by “The Habit of a Foreign Sky”. Her latest album, “Tales and Golden Histories”, with Vesa Norilo, was hailed, “…a glittering, riveting and epic symphony” by At the Barrier and was included in their Best of 2023 list.
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Ellis Paul

Thursday, March 5, 7-9PM

Ellis Paul doesn’t just write songs; he’s a guitar-carrying reporter who covers the human condition and details the hopes, loves, losses of those he observes, turning their stories into luminous pieces of music that get under your skin and into your bloodstream. And much like the artists who have influenced him, everyone from Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and Paul Simon to the singer-songwriter who is undoubtedly his greatest inspiration, Woody Guthrie, Paul weaves deeply personal experiences with social issues and renders them as provocative works that are as timely as they are timeless.
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Reed Foehl

Saturday, March 7, 7-9PM

Born in small-town New England and into a musical family, Grammy-nominated songwriter Reed Foehl is a nationally touring singer-songwriter. His music is modern folk, featuring thoughtful stories told with a uniquely impactful delivery. With a voice “deep and easy” and “uncontrived lyrics,” his ability to connect with his audiences has long been lauded as one of the most obvious gifts of his live performance.
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Albert Castiglia

Sunday, March 8, 3-5PM

“It may be a bit premature to crown Albert Castiglia America’s newest King of the Blues, but there’s little doubt that he at least deserves the title of heir apparent.” — Miami New Times

Fresh  from winning another Blues Music Award at the recent festivities in Memphis for “Best Blues Rock Album” as a member of the “Blood Brothers,”  along with labelmate Mike Zito, Albert Castiglia comes out guitar-slinging on his new solo Gulf Coast Records album, Righteous Souls.

The new album is chock-full of Albert Castiglia’s signature sounds: blistering guitar licks flavored with righteously-soulful vocals that send a powerful blues message. Along with a number of original songs,  Righteous Souls includes Castiglia’s takes on a batch of cover songs from Willie Dixon, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton/Rick Danko and two written by his former boss and mentor, the late, great Junior Wells (“Come On In This House” and “What My Mama Told Me”).
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Two Songwriters, One Show:
Huey & Callum

Thursday, March 12, 7:30-9:30PM

Huey
Born and raised in Atlanta, Ga., Huey’s songwriting roots deeply in southern folk music. Since playing in various groups for the past 8 years, most notably her own full band “Huey & The Heaven-sent”, she has become a household name in the Atlanta music scene. “[She] brings some diversity to what people perceive southern music to be” says Atwood Magazine, following up the release of their second full-length LP “How to Keep Things Alive”. Heart-clenching and poignant lyrics, married with vocal stylings reminiscent of Dolores O’riordan, Huey’s songwriting is brutally honest.

Callum
Callum is an 18-year-old recording artist from Berlin, Maryland, known for her unique tone and synesthetic approach to music. Blending alternative rock with jazz-folk, her sound draws comparisons to finneas, Phoebe Bridgers, and Hayley Williams. With emotionally raw lyrics and a captivating stage presence, Callum creates music that feels personal and timeless – whether solo or with a band, her performance will leave a lasting impression.

Gallagher’s Frolics

Friday, March 13, 7-9PM

Gallagher’s Frolics combines the talents of four veteran musicians who share a deep love and respect for traditional Irish music. The group features Terry O’Neill on fiddle and mandolin, Eric “Seamus” Sloan on flute and whistle, Norm Myers on bodhran and bones, and the irrepressible Drew Vervan on guitar and vocals. The group performs traditional tunes and songs, along with original material penned by Drew and Terry. Drew is a standout vocalist whose style has been honed over many years performing in genres ranging from folk to rock. Terry’s fiddling is influenced by his study of revered musicians of the past hundred years, from Michael Coleman to Denis Murphy. “Seamus” Sloan has channeled years of classical training into his signature flute style that combines expressive nuance with impeccable technique, when, combined with Terry’s fiddling, creates a powerful sound.  Norm Myers ties it all together with his steady hand on bodhran and bones.
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Hildaland

Saturday, March 14, 7:30-9:30PM

Scottish fiddler Louise Bichan and American mandolinist Ethan Setiawan present a collaboration and meeting of their musical worlds in Hildaland. A path steeped in the fiddle traditions of their respective sides of the Atlantic, the journey taken wends through Scottish and American oldtime inspired music woven with contemporary compositions.
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Ari and the Buffalo Kings

Saturday, March 21, 7-9PM

Ari and the Buffalo Kings (ABK) weave mindfulness, spirituality, and roots music from around the world to give your mind a fresh glass of spring water and your heart an unexpected hug. This Baltimore-based indie folk band thinks life is better with a little bit of everything. Their sound blends folk and alt country with soul, rock, and world music, creating a unique live experience that stirs your feet and soothes your soul.

Featuring Danielle Williams, Samantha Flores, Christian Lumsden, Jim Hannah, Phil Heiser, and Joel Michael-Schwartz, ABK has performed at Baltimore’s major festivals and venues including Artscape, the 8×10, Creative Alliance at the Patterson, and The Ottobar.
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Sami Stevens

Sunday, March 22, 3-5PM

NYC singer-songwriter Sami Stevens harnesses Jazz, Soul, and Folk influences to create truly intimate original music. In writing songs, singing and accompanying herself on keys, she delivers dynamic, personal performances deeply steeped in the lineage of the great American singer-songwriters of the 60’s and 70’s.

For this show, Sami will feature acclaimed tenor saxophonist and long time collaborator Kazemde George. Kaz’s latest release, which features Sami, is ‘I Insist’ on Greenleaf Records. Downbeat gave it four stars, calling it “…an insistence of music as not simply technical proficiency, but as a spiritual plane to consider what is at stake in imagining and remembering who we are.”
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Emily Perkins

Sunday, March 29, 3-5PM
Baltimore Rising Jazz Artist Series

Emily Perkins is a dynamic vocalist and multi-instrumentalist based in Washington D.C. With a style rooted in tradition and shaped by modern influences, she brings warmth, intention, and storytelling to the stage.

Emily’s first serious endeavor was the piano. By high school, she was performing professionally as an accompanist, appearing in theaters, community ensembles, and chamber groups throughout Southwest Michigan. She turned her focus to developing her voice shortly after college, immersing herself in the jazz communities of El Paso, Chicago, and New York City where she gained experience as both a soloist and ensemble singer. These experiences deepened her commitment to the genre and shaped her artistic identity as a vocalist moving forward.

Cory Branan with an opening performance by heather aubrey lloyd

Tuesday, March 31, 7:30-9:30PM

Over the last two decades Cory Branan has released five albums to much critical acclaim from NPR, Pitchfork and Rolling Stone among others, who called him, “A country boy with a punk-rock heart.” He has toured extensively, appearing on stages from Letterman and the Ryman to your town’s shittiest punk bar

“A career stacked with lonesome country anthems to life on the road, delivered in a voice that’s pleasantly weathered.” – NPR
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Heather Aubrey Lloyd
For two decades, Heather Aubrey Lloyd’s performed anywhere that might make a good story; bait shops, biker weeks, even clothing-optional resorts - a recovering reporter whose love of the journey evolved into equally adventurous songwriting. Her “sing-me-the-phone-book” voice pairs with finger-picked guitar and hand percussion. Best known with Baltimore’s ilyAIMY, Lloyd’s gained national recognition as a Falcon Ridge Folk Fest Most-Wanted Artist and Top-4 Telluride Troubadour.
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Veronneau

Sunday, April 5, 3-5PM

Veronneau's music is a sparkling cocktail blending acoustic bossa nova, swing, folk, and French chanson with original compositions, performed in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish. It’s a sound broader than any single musical genre, but for the band and their fans, it's always "all about the song."

Currently based in the Washington DC area, Veronneau draw capacity crowds at major venues like Blues Alley, Strathmore Main Hall, and the Kennedy Center. They have toured extensively across the US, Canada, Spain, Portugal, France, Switzerland, Sweden, and the UK, including multiple appearances on the BBC.

Anana Kaye

Friday, April 10, 7-9PM

Originally from the Republic of Georgia and now making waves in the heart of Nashville’s indie scene, Anana Kaye has captivated audiences across the globe with her distinctive sound, evocative lyrics, and spellbinding stage presence. Drawing comparisons to Nick Cave, Tom Waits, and Kate Bush, her music is a journey through love, loss, and the beautifully strange moments in between—blending alt-rock, folk-noir and storytelling with the haunting influences of her Georgian heritage.
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Chamber Music in Historic Landmarks:
IV. The Quiet Bloom (Piano Trio)

Sunday, April 11, 2-4PM

Chamber Music in Historic Landmarks:
Four Concerts in Rural Northern Baltimore County
Prepare for four unforgettable afternoons of chamber music set in some of the most picturesque and historic venues in Northern Baltimore County. From the original 19th-century saddlery in Monkton Village to the David Niven Theater at Oldfields School and the rustic charm of the Loft at Manor Mill, each setting offers a uniquely intimate backdrop for a rich musical experience. Across four concerts—The Spark of Sound, In the Shadows, Storms, but Light, and The Quiet Bloom—the series explores themes of transformation, intimacy, and illumination. Curated by pianist Wan-Chi Su and performed by a rotating ensemble of exceptional guest artists, each program invites audiences on a journey through sound, space, and story.

April 11, Private Residence (original Monkton Village stable)
IV. The Quiet Bloom (Piano Trio)
Performed by Li-Mei Liang (violin), Joseph Gotoff (cello) and Wan-Chi Su (piano)

Peter Case

Saturday, April 11, 7:30-9:30PM

“I try to take things I love and use them in a new way,” said triple Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Peter Case of his 16th solo album Doctor Moan. Case brings his considerable songwriting ability to an 11-song collection, largely performed on piano, including his first solo recorded instrumental. Released by Sunset Blvd Records, Case’s piano-based songs are emotionally, sonically and stylistically rich.

As a founding member of the early punk era trio The Nerves, in 1977 Case toured the nation sharing bills with the Ramones, Mink DeVille, Pere Ubu, and Devo. The Nerves single “Hanging on the Telephone,” was covered by Blondie. In 1979, Case formed the Plimsouls, a record-breaking live act in California, recording albums for Planet/Elektra and Geffen. Their independent single, “A Million Miles Away,” entered the Billboard charts and remains a garage rock standard, performed by bands around the world. The band performed in the cult classic film Valley Girl and the Nerves and Plimsouls timeless teenage rock ‘n’ roll continues to appeal to fans of each new generation.

After the Plimsouls, Case rediscovered his musical roots on his self-titled solo debut, produced by T Bone Burnett. The New York Times declared Peter Case the best album of 1986. It earned a five-star Rolling Stone review and a Grammy nomination. As one of the first songwriters of his generation to turn from rock music toward an acoustic sound, Case also helped usher in what became known as Americana music.
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Eric AndersEn

Thursday, April 16, 7:30-9:30PM

“A singer and songwriter of the first rank.” (The New York Times)

Spend an evening with Eric Andersen to promote his new album Dance of Love and Death - 17 new songs - the first studio album of new Eric Andersen songs since 2003! He will perform songs from the new album as well as others spanning his career.

Eric Andersen first came to prominence as a performer in Greenwich Village in the early 1960s and immediately became part of the Village folk and songwriter scene and was at the epicenter of the American Greenwich Village singer-songwriter explosion.
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Brett Newski

Friday, April 17, 7-9PM

“Newski writes great songs and sings em like a champ. He could entertain Russian mob members in a Siberian prison and still come out on top. He’s that good.” -Steve Poltz

Alt-Americana songwriter Brett Newski has been described as a “collision of highway 61 Bob Dylan & 90s alternative.” Newski initially gained attention touring in South Africa before building a career on the American songwriter circuit. He coined the term “ameriCONa” to describe his scrappy, outsider take on Americana rock n roll.
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Addison Agen

Saturday, April 18, 7:30-9:30AM

Addison Agen is an Indie-Folk and Americana singer-songwriter best known as Season 13’s first runner-up on NBC’s The Voice. Based out of Nashville, TN, Addison’s powerful and heart-wrenching voice welcomes listeners of all kinds to be grateful and self-reflective. Addison has shared the stage with artists such as Bob Seger, JOSEPH, Gordon Lightfoot, Brandy Clark, Peter Mulvey, Liz Longley, and May Erlewine while performing at top venues/events including The Winter Jam Tour, The Philadelphia Folk Festival, Nashville’s Famous Bluebird Cafe, The Ark, Caffe Lena and more. Her reflective music is woven together with themes of hopefulness, acceptance, and joy, and her new, full-length record will be released in summer 2025.
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Pat Byrne

Friday, April 24, 7-9PM

“When you combine the transcendent poetry of Bob Dylan with the gritty, real-world rock-n-roll storytelling Bruce Springsteen made so famous, and add a dash of the political activism embodied by Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, you’ll have Irish singer-songwriter Pat Byrne.”
-Folk Alley at 30A Songwriters Festival
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May

Eli Lev

Wednesday, May 6, 7:30-9:30PM

Rising singer-songwriter Eli Lev is making the world a smaller place, one song at a time. Eli pens lyrics and melodies for everyday enlightenment—songs that resonate because they’re heartfelt, earthy, and offer the wisdom he’s gained through lifelong travel and self-discovery. The Maryland-based artist has just completed his epic Four Directions project which includes four EPs that were inspired by indigenous traditions he learned while teaching on the Navajo Nation in Northern Arizona.
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Richard Shindell

Thursday, May 7, 7:30-9:30PM

Originally from New York, now living in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Shindell is a writer whose songs paint pictures, tell stories, juxtapose ideas and images, inhabit characters, vividly evoking entire worlds along the way and expanding our sense of just what it is a song may be. Meticulously recorded over three years in New York and Buenos Aires, his most recent release, Careless, offered an ambitious, luxurious, full- length statement. Shindell immersed himself in the studio, allowing the time and latitude to explore, experiment, take risks—to play—as each of these eleven songs was given form and substance. While his signature acoustic guitar style is used to good effect, Careless also found Shindell plugging in more. “The wider sonic and dynamic range of the electric has been a real inspiration. Rejuvenating.”
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Heather Pierson Duo

Thursday, May 14, 7-9PM

"Heather is like two great acts in one, sliding from sweet acoustic Appalachian old-timey vibe with Patty Griffinesque lyrics to brassy New Orleans blues piano with a bone thrown to Bessie Smith."
DC Bloom | Lone Star Music Magazine

Heather Pierson is a singer/songwriter, pianist, song leader, and performer with a passion for cultivating joy, both onstage and off.  With a toe in each of the realms of New Orleans jazz, blues, and folk, her multi-genre songwriting places her in a category all her own, one honed by decades of diligent practice and curious exploration.  Heather’s live performances feature her bell-tone vocals, ease at the piano, and are infused with happiness, honest self-reflection, and a genuine desire to connect and share from the heart. Heather and partner Shawn Nadeau on bass and harmony vocals, tour the US with their well-crafted lively performances.  The trio’s latest studio recording, Back To The Light,  released September, 2024.
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Feather + Flask

Friday, May 15, 7-9PM

Feather + Flask is a four piece folk groove band from Maryland. Heavily influenced by the indie and psychedelic jam band scenes, the genre bending quartet blends ethereal harmonies, soulful lyrics, and explorative jams for a truly unique listening experience. From intimate campfires to festival stages, the band connects to the audience with intentional frequencies. Feather + Flask is Jack Quinn (rhythm guitar/vocals), Gabe Ford (percussion), Chad Januszewski (lead guitar/vocals), and Shelby Slomba (bass/vocals).

Roy Book Binder

Sunday, May 17, 3-5PM

Who can say they were friends with Rev. Gary Davis, Pink Anderson, and Robert Lockwood? And toured with Bonnie Raitt, JJ Cale, and Hot Tuna? Roy can. He has the stories, the licks, and the timeless music in his fingers. Featured on PBS, “Fresh Air” with Terry Gross, Roy Book Binder is keeping the tradition of American blues alive and growing. We are privileged to have Roy at Manor Mill for the time fourth! Please join us in welcoming this legendary musician and storyteller.
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ZG SMITH

Saturday, May 30, 7:30-9:30PM

The son of an English professor mother and a shipwreck diver/underwater archaeologist father, indie-folk singer-songwriter, artist, and LA native ZG Smith has called Nashville home for a decade.

Since moving to Music City in his mid-twenties, he’s racked up a formidable cache of musical successes including touring extensively throughout the US, Canada, and Europe, being frontman, primary songwriter, and founding member of Americana duo Smooth Hound Smith, and sharing stages with acts like The Chicks, Trombone Shorty, Collective Soul, and Devon Gilfillian.
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June

The Morel Trio

Friday, June 5, 8-10PM

The Morel Trio makes groove-based instrumental music with intention, avoiding clichés while staying true to the deep traditions of jazz, funk, and Americana. Thriving within tight constraints, they prove that structure can inspire creativity rather than limit it. Built on a nearly 20-year musical partnership, their sound is focused and dynamic.

Featuring Grant Fisher (guitar), Ian Trusheim (bass), and Mike Gambone (drums), The Morel Trio is rooted in strong musical chemistry, delivering performances that are as adventurous as they are immersive.
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South for Winter

Sunday, June 7, 3:30-5:30PM

With a blend of dreamy acoustic duets, foot-stomping folk and bluesy murder ballads, New Zealand-formed and Nashville-based trio South for Winter’s sound is as eclectic as their origins. The band is composed of New Zealander Nick Stone and Coloradan Dani Cichon. Together the multi-instrumentalists and songwriters combine elements such as percussive acoustic guitar, mandolin, foot percussion, resonator guitar, and effortless harmonies into a genre-bending sound described by American Songwriter as “impeccable”.
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Melissa Quinn FoX and Levi Foster

Thursday, June 11, 8-10PM

Rising country artist Melissa Quinn Fox is known for her soulful vocals, story-driven songs, and dynamic live performances. A Pittsburgh native with a degree in Musical Theatre, she’s performed across the U.S. and Europe. Since 2021, Melissa has released two EPs and 15 singles, gaining radio play and TV features on Fox 5 and WUSA9. A five-time Wammie Award-winner, she’s opened for Brad Paisley, Phil Vassar, and more, and played major festivals like Barefoot and Carolina Country Music Fest. Currently promoting her single Reaching For The Bottle, Melissa continues to connect with fans nationwide through her music and performances.
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Virginia native Levi Foster is a natural showman who has been making a living performing his original Country and Appalachian Americana songs for years at clubs and concert venues. With a down-to-earth and comical personality, Foster bridges the divide between entertainer and audience. In summer of 2024, Foster provided direct support for Oliver Anthony’s Out Of The Woods tour, and has also opened shows for greats like Ricky Skaggs, Ashley McBride, Trace Adkins, John Conlee, Lorrie Morgan, Pam Tillis, Vince Gill, and The Time Jumpers. He is currently rolling out singles off his debut album titled “We Made Fire”, releasing August of 2025. The 10-track collection was produced by three-time Grammy-nominated drummer and producer Ken Coomer. Foster is also set to record his second studio album with producer Shooter Jennings at Sunset Sound Studio in LA.
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The Nighthawks

Friday, June 12, 8-10PM

“On this landmark anniversary, founder, lead singer and harpmaster Mark Wenner is still at the helm, while drummer Mark Stutso, guitarist Dan Hovey and bassist Paul Pisciotta all share vocals and songwriting, making this lineup one of the strongest. Decades of gigs and rabid fans have earned them the name “The Best Bar Band In The World.” More than a bar band or blues band, as they’re frequently labeled, this is a band that played with Carl Perkins in addition to Muddy Waters.”
– Vizztone, 2022
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The Black Feathers

Thursday, June 18, 8-10PM

“They are one of the finest harmony duos in the UK, writers of gloriously sad ear-worms, and heavenly harmonisers with a telepathic understanding” – Gavin McNamara (Bristol24/7)

The Black Feathers, Irish and English-born singer-songwriters Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler are currently residing in Wales, UK — married in life and to the stage since 2012. Over the last few years, they have been spreading their wings across the US and western Canada.

Americana, Folk, and Acoustic Indie Rock sensibilities coexist comfortably in their musical world, with Hughes’ guitar work buoying the kind of harmonies often only heard in family bands. Their music quickly draws the interest of listeners, but it is the stage chemistry that will keep them riveted.
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Billy Price

Friday, June 19, 8-10PM

Billy Price first attracted national attention during his three-year association with guitarist Roy Buchanan. Price is the vocalist on two of Buchanan’s LPs, That’s What I’m Here For and Live Stock. Since then, with the Keystone Rhythm Band, the Billy Price Band, and solo projects, Billy Price has recorded and released a total of 20 albums, CDs, and DVDs.

Price’s album This Time for Real, with the late Chicago soul singer Otis Clay, received a 2016 Blues Music Award in the category of best soul blues album. He was nominated 11 times for BMAs between 2019 and 2025 and won the 2024 Bluebird Reviews Lifetime Career Award in the U.K.
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Juliet Lloyd

Friday, June 26, 8-10PM

Part storyteller, part firebrand vocalist, Maryland-based singer-songwriter Juliet Lloyd delivers the rare mix of emotional punch and melodic immediacy that critics call “transcendent.” Working at the intersection of folk, Americana, indie pop, and soul, her sound—somewhere between Brandi Carlile’s raw edge and Tori Amos’s intimate clarity—has earned national songwriting awards, international touring acclaim, and praise for her “masterclass in less-is-more songwriting.” Live, Juliet brings undeniable warmth and presence to the room, creating nights that feel as personal as they are powerful.
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SEPTEMBER

The Young Fables

Thursday, September 24, 7-9PM

The Young Fables (TYF) are a dynamic Country/Pop and Roots music duo from Maryville, Tennessee, made up of Laurel Wright, a SHURE-endorsed vocalist, and Wes Lunsford, a  southpaw guitarist endorsed by GRETSCH. Their sound blends classic storytelling with contemporary pop sensibilities, captivating audiences worldwide.

Known for their powerful live performances, The Young Fables have made it their mission to address difficult topics often reserved for the therapy couch, using their music to create open dialogue.
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OCTOBER

Cold Chocolate

Friday, October 16, 7-9PM

Cold Chocolate is a genre-bending Americana band that fuses folk, funk, and bluegrass to create a unique sound all their own. Featuring Ethan Robbins on guitar, Ariel Bernstein on percussion, and backed by some of the root's music scene's finest players, this group from Boston is impressing audiences throughout New England and beyond. Punctuated by tight harmonies and skillful musicianship, and with a focus on songwriting, Cold Chocolate has quickly gained recognition for their original music and high-energy shows. The band has shared bills with Leftover Salmon and David Grisman, and regularly performs at venues and music festivals across the country.
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