The Lemon Twigs
ALL AGESSTANDING ROOM ONLY THE LEMON TWIGS The Lemon Twigs’ two previous Captured Tracks albums, A Dream Is All We Know (2024) and Everything Harmony (2023), certainly indicated something of a ground zero in their then five album career. “It was the beginning of making records that we would listen to ourselves,” says Michael D’Addario, the younger Twig brother, now aged 26. By the time of A Dream Is All We Know and the future Michael classic “My Golden Years”, The Lemon Twigs’ new era had truly begun. And now comes the third Lemon Twigs album for Captured Tracks, Look For Your Mind!, which underneath its poppy exterior contains an undercurrent of paranoia and suspicion. Opening with title track “Look For Your Mind”, a jangly Michael number, the listener is introduced to the guitar-driven harmony sound that is the centering theme of the album. Much of what was achieved on A Dream Is All We Know is here, just more laser focused. It’s classic Twigs, indebted to the golden age of guitar pop, but in no way slavish. New to this album is the inclusion of live Twigs Reza Matin (drums) and Danny Ayala (bass), as well as Eva Chambers of Tchotchke, to the rhythm section. With the brothers previously having handled everything in the studio themselves, this shows a newfound sense of freedom. “Gather Round” is one of Look For Your Mind!’s bigger productions. A Brian song with joyous orchestrations, it feels like a turn of the century campaign song. The writer is looking for an uncorrupted leader, but resolves that collective action is the only way forward. Musically it’s ornate and delightfully 1967, but the mood and sentiment is distinctly 2026. “Every time we try to write something that’s completely straightforward, we can’t help adding an element which comes out of left field.” explains Brian. Brian’s “Fire And Gold” starts off with a ringing power pop riff before turning everything inside out. It’s also the first song on the album to feature the powerhouse drummer Reza Matin, whom the brothers favorably compare to Big Star’s Jody Stephens, The Raspberries’ Jim Bonfanti, and The Move’s Bev Bevan. Closing side one on the vinyl record is Michael’s beautiful ballad, “Mean To Me”, with vocals The Beach Boys would be happy to have committed to wax 60 years ago, care of Michael, Brian and Danny. The closer of the second side, “Your True Enemy”, completely throws a spanner in the works. “We at first approached the song as a simple rock arrangement, but it didn’t fit the moodiness of the lyric,” states Brian. “So that’s when we started to get more experimental.” The Lemon Twigs sixth studio album may at first seem like a direct continuation of the previous two, but it is also a lot more, with nods to the earlier records, a new found collective spirit, and most importantly great songwriting.
Patio Show: Christina Chandler
– ALL AGES- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE Christina Chandler Christina Chandler is a Memphis-born music machine that has been writing, playing, performing, booking, and jamming since her earliest memories. Now based in Asheville, NC, she flows in and out of folk, soul, Americana and rock n roll, smoothing it all together with a rich, buttery voice, nimble fingers on a red Telecaster Thin Line, and a tambourine on her boot. In addition to playing solo shows, her current music projects include No Man’s Band, FUN SIZE!, and Ghost Pipe Union.
Sam Shackleton
ALL AGESSTANDING ROOM ONLY SAM SHACKLETON Sam Shackleton’s music is greatly inspired by the rich inter-connected musical oral traditions of Scotland, Ireland, and the United States. Strongly influenced by the 1960s folk revival, his unique sound is a mix of country, old time, traditional, folk, and blues with a Scottish spirit. He was born in Stirling and raised all over Scotland, from the Borders to the Highlands, and his music is deeply inspired by the oral tradition, musical culture, and landscapes of Scotland. Sam also holds a Research Masters degree with distinction in Scottish Ethnology from the renowned academic folk music institution, the School of Scottish Studies, specializing in folklore and ethnomusicology. Sam burst onto the global folk and country scene after being discovered busking on the streets of his hometown, Edinburgh, Scotland, by filmmaker Anthony Simpkins. Sam was then featured on Nashville based YouTube channel GemsOnVHS alongside artists such as Sierra Ferell and Benjamin Tod, with his popular video Cuckoo Bird connecting him with a large North American and global audience. In the years since, Sam has had major viral success with his hit singles on Spotify, such as The Lone Prairie, The Overgate, and Wild Bill Jones, and his numerous viral videos on Instagram and TikTok from where he has developed a large, passionate, and dedicated global audience. He was subsequently invited to open major international tours across the world for artists like The Mary Wallopers, Pokey LaFarge, Lukas Nelson, Willi Carlise, and Oliver Anthony. Sam has also built up an impressive headline resume of his own, having sold out all of his own headline shows in the UK, and recently selling out a majority of the shows on his 20-date debut USA tour in prestigious venues such as Zebulon in Los Angeles, Tractor Tavern in Seattle, and Swallow Hill Music in Denver.
PATIO SHOW: Woody Wood & Abe Reid of The Blue Rags
– ALL AGES- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE WOODY WOOD Asheville’s own Cosmic Appalachian Soul / Musical style that doesn’t fit neatly into any one style but is a genre-bending fusion of rock, blues, and soul. ABE REIDAbe Reid is a North Carolina musician and one of the modern keepers of the Piedmont roots music tradition. Born in Forsyth County and raised in Statesville, Reid began playing guitar at a young age, developing a deep connection to the region’s historic finger-style traditions. His musical education came directly from the source. As a young player, he spent time with legendary Carolina musicians Guitar Gabriel and Cootie Stark, learning not only guitar technique but also the storytelling and spirit behind traditional American music. In the 1990s, Reid immersed himself in the life of a working musician, busking on the streets of New Orleans before returning to North Carolina’s music scene. He later helped form the roots band The Blue Rags, known for energetic performances and traditional sounds. Reid gained international recognition when he won the International Blues Challenge in Memphis—becoming the first solo performer to win the competition. Today, Abe Reid continues to perform, teach, and share the music of the American South, passing on knowledge learned from older musicians and decades on the road.
PATIO SHOW: Woody Wood & Abe Reid of The Blue Rags
– ALL AGES- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE WOODY WOOD Asheville’s own Cosmic Appalachian Soul / Musical style that doesn’t fit neatly into any one style but is a genre-bending fusion of rock, blues, and soul. ABE REIDAbe Reid is a North Carolina musician and one of the modern keepers of the Piedmont roots music tradition. Born in Forsyth County and raised in Statesville, Reid began playing guitar at a young age, developing a deep connection to the region’s historic finger-style traditions. His musical education came directly from the source. As a young player, he spent time with legendary Carolina musicians Guitar Gabriel and Cootie Stark, learning not only guitar technique but also the storytelling and spirit behind traditional American music. In the 1990s, Reid immersed himself in the life of a working musician, busking on the streets of New Orleans before returning to North Carolina’s music scene. He later helped form the roots band The Blue Rags, known for energetic performances and traditional sounds. Reid gained international recognition when he won the International Blues Challenge in Memphis—becoming the first solo performer to win the competition. Today, Abe Reid continues to perform, teach, and share the music of the American South, passing on knowledge learned from older musicians and decades on the road.
PATIO SHOW: Woody Wood & Abe Reid of The Blue Rags
– ALL AGES- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE WOODY WOOD Asheville’s own Cosmic Appalachian Soul / Musical style that doesn’t fit neatly into any one style but is a genre-bending fusion of rock, blues, and soul. ABE REIDAbe Reid is a North Carolina musician and one of the modern keepers of the Piedmont roots music tradition. Born in Forsyth County and raised in Statesville, Reid began playing guitar at a young age, developing a deep connection to the region’s historic finger-style traditions. His musical education came directly from the source. As a young player, he spent time with legendary Carolina musicians Guitar Gabriel and Cootie Stark, learning not only guitar technique but also the storytelling and spirit behind traditional American music. In the 1990s, Reid immersed himself in the life of a working musician, busking on the streets of New Orleans before returning to North Carolina’s music scene. He later helped form the roots band The Blue Rags, known for energetic performances and traditional sounds. Reid gained international recognition when he won the International Blues Challenge in Memphis—becoming the first solo performer to win the competition. Today, Abe Reid continues to perform, teach, and share the music of the American South, passing on knowledge learned from older musicians and decades on the road.
AVL Sounds Fest
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS CLICK HERE FOR THE FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE SCHEDULE 250 ACTS. 17 STAGES. AVL Sounds Fest is a venue-based music festival returning to the Blue Ridge mountains August 6-9, 2026. Presented by Asheville-based Wicked Weed Brewing and Worthwhile Sounds, AVL Sounds Fest will fill more than 15 area concert halls, clubs, and outdoor venues alike with a multi-genre lineup of local, regional, and national talent. Performances are set to take place throughout the 4-day festival, with wristbands granting pass holders access to more than 200 shows throughout the Asheville area. Committed to supporting local community causes, AVL Sounds Fest is partnering with the WNC Long Haul – Recovery and Resilience Fund. This donor-advised fund through the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina was created locally to support recovery from Hurricane Helene through strategic focus areas in Culture & Arts, Local Business, and Long-Term Support for individuals impacted or displaced. The fund meets the evolving needs of the community at critical marks post-storm, ensuring resources for ongoing needs at each phase of recovery. In addition to raising awareness for long-term needs throughout the region, the fund will also receive a portion of the proceeds from ticket sales.
AVL Sounds Fest
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS CLICK HERE FOR THE FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE SCHEDULE 250 ACTS. 17 STAGES. AVL Sounds Fest is a venue-based music festival returning to the Blue Ridge mountains August 6-9, 2026. Presented by Asheville-based Wicked Weed Brewing and Worthwhile Sounds, AVL Sounds Fest will fill more than 15 area concert halls, clubs, and outdoor venues alike with a multi-genre lineup of local, regional, and national talent. Performances are set to take place throughout the 4-day festival, with wristbands granting pass holders access to more than 200 shows throughout the Asheville area. Committed to supporting local community causes, AVL Sounds Fest is partnering with the WNC Long Haul – Recovery and Resilience Fund. This donor-advised fund through the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina was created locally to support recovery from Hurricane Helene through strategic focus areas in Culture & Arts, Local Business, and Long-Term Support for individuals impacted or displaced. The fund meets the evolving needs of the community at critical marks post-storm, ensuring resources for ongoing needs at each phase of recovery. In addition to raising awareness for long-term needs throughout the region, the fund will also receive a portion of the proceeds from ticket sales.
AVL Sounds Fest
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS CLICK HERE FOR THE FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE SCHEDULE 250 ACTS. 17 STAGES. AVL Sounds Fest is a venue-based music festival returning to the Blue Ridge mountains August 6-9, 2026. Presented by Asheville-based Wicked Weed Brewing and Worthwhile Sounds, AVL Sounds Fest will fill more than 15 area concert halls, clubs, and outdoor venues alike with a multi-genre lineup of local, regional, and national talent. Performances are set to take place throughout the 4-day festival, with wristbands granting pass holders access to more than 200 shows throughout the Asheville area. Committed to supporting local community causes, AVL Sounds Fest is partnering with the WNC Long Haul – Recovery and Resilience Fund. This donor-advised fund through the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina was created locally to support recovery from Hurricane Helene through strategic focus areas in Culture & Arts, Local Business, and Long-Term Support for individuals impacted or displaced. The fund meets the evolving needs of the community at critical marks post-storm, ensuring resources for ongoing needs at each phase of recovery. In addition to raising awareness for long-term needs throughout the region, the fund will also receive a portion of the proceeds from ticket sales.
AVL Sounds Fest
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS CLICK HERE FOR THE FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE SCHEDULE 250 ACTS. 17 STAGES. AVL Sounds Fest is a venue-based music festival returning to the Blue Ridge mountains August 6-9, 2026. Presented by Asheville-based Wicked Weed Brewing and Worthwhile Sounds, AVL Sounds Fest will fill more than 15 area concert halls, clubs, and outdoor venues alike with a multi-genre lineup of local, regional, and national talent. Performances are set to take place throughout the 4-day festival, with wristbands granting pass holders access to more than 200 shows throughout the Asheville area. Committed to supporting local community causes, AVL Sounds Fest is partnering with the WNC Long Haul – Recovery and Resilience Fund. This donor-advised fund through the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina was created locally to support recovery from Hurricane Helene through strategic focus areas in Culture & Arts, Local Business, and Long-Term Support for individuals impacted or displaced. The fund meets the evolving needs of the community at critical marks post-storm, ensuring resources for ongoing needs at each phase of recovery. In addition to raising awareness for long-term needs throughout the region, the fund will also receive a portion of the proceeds from ticket sales.