Boogarins
ALL AGESSTANDING ROOM ONLY BOOGARINS Formed in 2013 by Fernando de Almeida Filho (vocals and guitar), Benke Ferraz (guitar), Raphael Vaz (bass and keyboards), and Ynaiã Benthroldo (drums), Brazilian psychedelic rock band Boogarins announces a commemorative tour celebrating the ten-year anniversary of “Manual, ou Guia Livre de Dissolução dos Sonhos.” With concerts in Brazil and the United States, the band also announces future steps in this tour, bringing the special guest Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas for the Bandshell Beach Club Festival at the Miami Beach Bandshell, who is also collaborating with Boogarins on a new single set for release early this year. The psychedelic wave that permeates the aesthetics, music, and culture of the early 21st century gains, through Boogarins, the rare perspective of Brazil’s countryside. Goiânia—at the time a kind of off-center hub within the alternative music scene—was pulsating with independent festivals featuring artists from across the country. The experience of their hometown became the main foundation for the new possibility of Brazilian rock created by the band, drawing from classic influences (Milton Nascimento, Lô Borges, Beto Guedes, Tropicália, Os Mutantes) while remaining essentially contemporary. A collage of references emerges, overflowing through rhythms, lyrics, and sonics, and in live settings, the band plays with song structures through improvisations and irregular instrumental themes. Nominated for a Latin Grammy Award in the category of Best Portuguese-Language Rock Album, “Manual, ou Guia Livre de Dissolução dos Sonhos” is the band’s second studio album, released in October 30th of 2015, by Other Music/Fat Possum. The record confirmed to both audiences and critics that Boogarins were more than just a promise, consolidating them as one of the most important Brazilian rock bands of their generation. Recorded in the coastal city of Gijón, in northern Spain, “Manual” was made during a one-month break in the middle of the band’s first international tour—which included over 100 shows across cities in the United States, Europe, and Brazil. Unlike their debut album, recorded at home with a more lo-fi aesthetic, the songs on “Manual” were born and developed on the road, during live performances, and were captured in a fully analog studio. The recording process preserved the energy of four young musicians living the dream of traveling the world and making a living from music, while simultaneously developing a new language for Brazilian psychedelic rock. The idea goes beyond nostalgia or recent sentimentality; instead, it aims to build a new moment in which revisiting the past through the lens of the present allows the band to share the emotions, stories, and significance of these songs with longtime listeners and newer fans alike. “This is not a show just to awaken memories, but to create new ones.”
George Terry & The Zealots: Album Release Show + Bob Dylan 85th Birthday Tribute set!
ALL AGES SEATED SHOW GEORGE TERRY & THE ZEALOTS George Terry AKA George Trouble sings with carefully crafted phrases and melodies. The songs speak of populist, mythic, historical and personal stories. They weave an imaginative lyrical landscape with a wide palette, ranging from folk, punk, rock, rockabilly, reggae and ska, to surf and honest country blues. Featuring Aaron Price’s deft musicianship The Zealots offer an exquisite distillation of the American songbook. GT is releasing two records in 2026. His band, The Zealots, is proud to release their fifth record- “Entanglement”, this spring on Bob Dylan’s 85th birthday at The Grey Eagle. The band will play a set of Dylan and the new record as well. George’s second solo album is primarily acoustic and features “Dirty Side of Helene”, a folk lament in the wake of the disaster. GT returns to touring in ’26 with a deeper conviction to sharing the narratives of all who navigate the recovery from Hurricane Helene.
Cristina Vane
ALL AGESSTANDING ROOM ONLY CRISTINA VANE More than a mere practitioner of her craft, Cristina Vane has a breadth and depth of serious musical skill compiled from countless miles across all kinds of geography. On her third studio album ‘Hear My Call,’ the pairing of a lifetime pursuit and growing treasure trove of songs makes for a record that demands to be heard. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, her sound reflects and amalgam of experiences; born at the foothills of the alps in Italy and raised between Italy, England and France, Cristina’s half American – half Guatemalan heritage is as unique as her sound. She unapologetically blends her rock roots with her passion for pre war blues, old time banjo, country and bluegrass. Since her time busking on the Venice Beach Boardwalk and working at McCabe’s guitar shop, this deft multi instrumentalist has sharpened her fingerstyle/ slide guitar and clawhammer banjo skills and merged it with crystalline vocals, captivating songwriting, and an entrancing stage presence to make for a truly exciting act. Cristina has an extensive touring history and has provided direct support for: Molly Tuttle, Bob Weir, Jerry Douglas, Wynonna Judd, Sam Bush, Nikki Lane, Town Mountain, Duane Betts Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Arlo McKinley, and Willi Carlisle. She has been mentioned in Rolling Stone Country and NPR, and was featured in the Bank of America ad for Ken Burns’ “Country Music” documentary. She was an invited guest for Billy Strings’ String the Halls 3, has appeared on Travis Book’s (Infamous Stringdusters) Happy Hour and at Portland Blues Festival, Under the Big Sky, Four Corners Folk Festival, and Roosterwalk.
Heartbeats Dance Party w/ DJ Marley
21+ EVENT STANDING ROOM ONLY FESTIVE OUTFITS ENCOURAGED! HEARTBEATS DANCE PARTY WITH DJ MARLEY 💘A Valentine’s late night dance party. Come single, bring a date, or just come with your crew – but come dressed to impress. This one’s for anyone who wants to dance it out. Flirty energy, great tunes and a packed dance floor!
Fat Tuesday Celebration w/ Tuesday Night Funk Jam House Band & Firecracker Jazz Band
ALL AGES STANDING ROOM ONLY CAJUN FOOD SPECIALS Get ready to throw down, Mardi Gras–style. ðŸŽðŸŽ· Join us for a Fat Tuesday Celebration packed with deep grooves, New Orleans spirit, and late-night funk at its finest. The legendary Tuesday Night Funk Jam House Band takes the stage alongside powerhouse vocalist Meschiya Lake, bringing soul-drenched vocals, swagger, and vintage flair that channels the heart of the Crescent City. Starting this NOLA party out proper is the Firecracker Jazz Band, serving up high-energy brass, infectious rhythms, and full-on carnival vibes. Expect a room full of color, beads, brass, and bodies moving—this is not a sit-down kind of night. Come early for Cajun food specials from the Grey Eagle Taqueria, grab a drink, and settle in for an unforgettable Fat Tuesday blowout. Costumes encouraged. Funk guaranteed. Laissez les bons temps rouler.
2026 Paddling Film Festival World Tour benefiting MountainTrue
ALL AGES SEATED (FIRST COME FIRST SERVE) W/ ADDITIONAL STANDING ROOM DISCOUNTED TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12 PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT MOUNTAINTRUE MountainTrue Presents the Paddling Film Festival World Tour It’s back!! MountainTrue is excited to bring the Paddling Film Festival World Tour back to Asheville, North Carolina on Thursday, April 23rd in honor of Earth Day. All proceeds benefit the work of MountainTrue. What better way to celebrate than by watching the best paddling films and being in community with other clean water supporters?! You’ll be inspired to explore rivers, lakes, and oceans, push extremes, embrace the paddling lifestyle, and appreciate the wild places. Doors to the Grey Eagle will open at 6 PM, and the show will begin at 7. Seats are general admission so come early to snag a good seat and grab some food from the Grey Eagle Taqueria. (If you require subtitles for any reason we highly encourage you to come early to get front seating.) Tickets are being sold by The Grey Eagle and are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Kids under the age of 12 are $5. (*Venue convenience fees not included in ticket pricing). We’ll have several short films before an intermission, which will feature a short presentation about the work of MountainTrue’s French Broad Riverkeeper Program and a RAFFLE featuring a kayak from feelfree kayaks. What are you waiting for? Grab a raffle ticket now! Check back soon for the film line-up! This event would not be possible without the support of our generous sponsors: Presenting Sponsor: Caley Bowman and Mosaic Realty Supporting Sponsors: Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC), Second Gear RAFFLE: There will be a raffle announce at this event, there are two raffle packages featuring a variety of outdoor swag. Please follow this link to enter! https://secure.everyaction.com/Ip8on2Y6T0yOcOEv1AR3DQ2
Mason Jennings w/ Slow Runner (solo)
ALL AGES SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE MASON JENNINGS Minneapolis songwriter Mason Jennings shares his new video for the single, “Only Lovers Welcome” from his brand new album, Underneath The Roses out now via Loosegroove Records. Underneath The Roses is available on limited-edition colored vinyl and is available here. Watch and share the video for “Only Lovers Welcome” here. Jennings writes that the songs from Underneath The Roses were, “Written in an unprecedented burst,” following the birth of his son, Western, in March 2022. Jennings explains, “I hadn’t written any songs in about a year. I had been dealing with the psychological after effects of the pandemic as well as the loss of my dad. So, when Western was born I didn’t expect to be writing much. But immediately he was responding to music in a very intense way. For this album, between May and November 2022, I wrote 48 songs! They certainly uplifted me and connected me with the creative spirit, and spirit in general, again. They cover all kinds of ground but, when I listen back, I think the central theme is overcoming fear with love.” Jennings and Stone Gossard are ongoing collaborators in the band Painted Shield, who released their 2021 debut album on Loosegroove, the influential indie label that Gossard founded back in 1994 issued records from acts such as Critters Buggin, Malfunkshun, Weapon of Choice and Devilhead, and was the launching point for Queens of the Stone Age’s debut album in 1998. SLOW RUNNER (solo) Slow Runner is the creative vessel for Michael Flynn, an Americana-adjacent singer/songwriter based in western North Carolina. His songs have been featured on shows like Grey’s Anatomy and Shameless, and on commercials for useful products like cars and shampoo. He’s also won a few awards for songwriting, most recently the 2021 Newsong Music Grand Prize. After a few years performing under his own name, Michael signed a record deal with SonyBMG in 2006 and began releasing music as Slow Runner in a long-running collaboration with producer/multi-instrumentalist Josh Kaler and other musical friends. Slow Runner has spawned 6 full length albums among other EPs and singles, and has toured internationally with acts like The Avett Brothers, Josh Ritter, and many others. His music explores disparate genres from dreamy synth-pop to confessional folk, always anchored by compelling lyrics and an authentic emotional core.
An Evening with Tanasi – Album Release Celebration ft. Billy Cardine, Mary Lucey & Anya Hinkle
ALL AGES SEATED SHOW AN EVENING WITH TANASI Tanasi, from Asheville, NC, crafts a rich, world-inspired mountain sound, refracting global sounds through their Appalachian lens.
Cass McCombs + Band: Interior Live Oak Live
ALL AGESSTANDING ROOM ONLY CASS McCOMBS Over the past twenty plus years, Cass McCombs has journeyed a singular path as an uncompromising song-carver, guitarist and singer. Along with the finest squadron of collaborators and bandmates, his music travels gracefully over seemingly contradictory terrain, from infectious guitar riffage to intensely personal lyricism. In August 2025, Cass released his newest album “Interior Live Oak” to rave reviews including 5 stars from the Guardian, an 8.1 from Pitchfork who said “16 songs and not a throwaway among them…,” a 9/10 from Uncut Magazine, and a rave from Mojo magazine who said “…this is the kind of record it’s impossible to be casual about.” Interior Live Oak is his most personal album to date, and, more than any previous record, shows his vast range as a lyricist and musician. It draws from everything Cass has created over two decades of experimentation to cut through with a direct and clarifying light. Cass McCombs will embark on his “Interior Live Oak Live” tour over 2026. He lives in New York City. LAEL NEALE Lael Neale’s minimalist drone pop draws inspiration from the Transcendentalists, the alienation of modern life, and a rich array of musical influences—ranging from Dionne Warwick and John Lennon to primitive American gospel and Spacemen 3. Her expansive new record, Altogether Stranger, was written and recorded in the early morning quiet of Los Angeles. Clocking in at just 32 minutes, the 9-song LP covers an unexpected breadth of musical and lyrical terrain—from garage rock nursery rhymes and creation myths to Motorik dance dirges and solitary Omnichord meditations. A brilliant lyricist, Neale has a unique ability to uncover the extraordinary within the mundane, tackling themes of polarity that recur throughout her work—country vs. city, humanity vs. technology, isolation vs. society. This album is her third collaboration with producer Guy Blakeslee who helps expand the tonal palette while staying true to Neale’s commitment to the raw immediacy and hand-made intimacy of home recording.
John Cowan Trio featuring Luke Bulla and Ethan Ballinger
ALL AGES SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE JOHN COWAN AND LUKE BULLA When John Cowan and Luke Bulla perform together, their shows reflect 25 years of shared history, musical trust, and genuine friendship. Blending New Grass Revival (and more) favorites with old and new originals, they pair masterful picking, rich harmony, and stories that are heartfelt, funny, and hard-earned. Cowan calls Bulla “one of the most beautiful gifts” of his long musical life, while Bulla, inspired by Cowan since his youth, considers sharing the stage a “dream come true” and a source of “immense gratitude and honor”. Together, they deliver music rooted in gratitude, joy, and deep mutual respect. “I, unbelievably, have entered my 72nd year as a human and 58th as a professional musician. There is much to say, songs to sing that brought me here, and much musical merriment to look forward to. Unlike the proverbial rolling stone I have gathered many musical partnerships (moss?) that continue to inspire me. Luke Bulla is surely one of these. The level of his musicianship is only exceeded by the size of his heart and humility. I consider him to be one of the most beautiful gifts I’ve been given in my lifetime.” – John Cowan “A large portion of my core formative musical inspirations involve the music of John Cowan. I listened to New Grass Revival on a daily basis for years and would sing harmony and play fiddle with those records never imagining how blessed I would be to get to play and sing with John quite a lot over these last 25 years. My first gig in Nashville was touring, recording, and playing the Grand Ol’ Opry with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder. I was 19. I was overjoyed to be hired by The John Cowan Band in 2001 and we proceeded to have a good handful of years playing the most fun, creative, wild, beautiful music I could imagine. I have since gone on to record several of my own projects that John is featured on and I’m so proud of the fact that John has recorded several of my original songs over the years. Playing and singing with John is a dream come true and I am immensely grateful and honored to share the stage with him and to bring our music to you all.” – Luke Bulla
