Low Water Bridge Band
ALL AGESSTANDING ROOM ONLY LOW WATER BRIDGE BAND There’s a sound the Shenandoah River makes as it rumbles over old stones in the shallows. It sings songs the way they used to be – plain and honest. No frills, buckle that belt before you head to the hills and hollers. It’s there under a Virginia moon that you’ll find the Low Water Bridge Band. Forged by firelight picking, the band’s romping, stomping, country-grass Americana ain’t for the faint of heart. Since their founding in 2020, they’ve gone from barnstorming the Shenandoah Valley to festival stages along the East Coast. Venues from the Carolinas to Kentucky and, yes, Nashville, Tennessee ring with their sound and are asking for more. They’re led by guitarist and lead singer Logan Moore’s searing melodies. The precision thump of brothers Alex and Riley Kerns’ bass and drums and their pitch-perfect vocal harmonies fill out the sound. Justin Carver’s pedal steel and banjo swirl through songs like smoke from the campfire. And it’s all brought together with the crunch and crackle of James “Chainsaw” Montgomery’s electric guitar riffs. From the first time you see them, your boots will be worn from kicking up dust. By the time a second chorus comes around you’ll be hooting and hollering their memorable originals alongside their die-hard fans. You’ll join a crowd who travels far and wide, bringing the party to your town. If you’re a fan of good music done right, be sure to keep a lookout for this fast-rising outfit from Clarke County, Virginia. Chances are, they’ll be blowing through your way one of these days soon. You can check out the latest Low Water Bridge Band news, information, and merchandise at www.lwbbmusic.com. And give them a like and follow on Facebook, Instagram, Tinder, and Tik-Tok. Their music is also available everywhere you stream or download your favorite music. JARED STOUT BAND An electrifying alt-country band with musical styles that are as diverse as the Appalachian landscape they call home. Runner-ups for the coveted “On-The-Rise” award at FloydFest 22, The Jared Stout Band has quickly solidified their presence in the national music scene. The band’s dynamic sound seamlessly weaves Appalachian rhythms with Blues and Rock undertones, creating a tapestry of emotion and energy that resonates with audiences of all ages and musical tastes. Jared Stout’s songwriting is soulful and relatable, with an authenticity that draws listeners in and guides them through a journey of life’s ups and downs. From the moment the Jared Stout Band steps onto the stage, this remarkably talented, emotionally charged set of musicians commands attention with a unique sound and an unparalleled, captivating intensity that leaves a lasting impression and forever fuses the shared experience into our hearts.
Kindred Valley w/ Malachi Fletcher
ALL AGESSTANDING ROOM ONLY KINDRED VALLEY Kindred Valley is a band toeing the line between Americana, Indie Folk, and Folk Rock. Hailing from West Virginia they combine their appalachian culture and roots with personal stories and experiences to create sounds and lyrics that grip the listener and bring them into the artists’ inner worlds. MALACHI FLETCHER
a LEAFy Friendsgiving: Giving Thanks for Community and Cultural Arts Education (Ft the LEAF Kono Band and the LEAF Lights)
ALL AGES PARTIALLY SEATED SHOW Ticket sales will benefit LEAF Global Arts Cultural Arts programming A LEAFy Friendsgiving: A Fundraiser Concert Benefiting LEAF Global Arts Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, culture, and community at A LEAFy Friendsgiving, a special fundraiser concert benefiting LEAF Global Arts, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering global arts education and cultural exchange. This heartwarming event will take place just before Thanksgiving, bringing people together to celebrate the spirit of giving and the power of the arts. The highlight of the evening will be a performance by the LEAF Kono Band, a vibrant ensemble of resident teaching artists from LEAF Global. These talented musicians will showcase the rich diversity of global rhythms and sounds that LEAF Global Arts shares with communities worldwide. Through their captivating music, the LEAF Kono Band brings to life the organization’s mission to inspire youth and adults through music, dance, and art. the LEAF Lights will also be featured. We will also be featuring the LEAF Lights, a group of some of the talented young creatives who attend LEAF Global classes weekly. Proceeds from A LEAFy Friendsgiving will directly support LEAF Global Arts’ programs, which provide students and communities access to arts education, cultural immersion, and creative empowerment. With your support, LEAF Global can continue to cultivate a world where arts education bridges divides and sparks positive change across the globe. Come together with LEAFy Friendsgiving to celebrate gratitude, friendship, and the transformative power of the arts. Enjoy live music, light refreshments, and a joyful atmosphere as we raise funds for a cause that uplifts and connects cultures through creativity. Let’s make this season of thanks truly special—one note at a time!
Nora Brown
ALL AGES SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE NORA BROWN Nora Brown was introduced to traditional music by chance as a six year old. What her parents assumed would be standard ukulele lessons were an inconspicuous window to the world of old-time music. From his tiny studio apartment in Brooklyn, the late Shlomo Pestcoe, a historian and old-time musician taught Nora old time tunes on the ukulele and through his continued instruction other traditional instruments– the fiddle, mandolin, guitar and banjo. Nora now plays traditional Appalachian music with a focus on banjo playing from Eastern Kentucky and Tennessee. Along with mentors in the northeast like the late John Cohen she also has traveled and learned directly from master musicians including Alice Gerrard, George Gibson and the late Lee Sexton. She toured across the US, Europe, and Japan, playing renowned festivals including the Newport Folk Festival, Roskilde Festival, and the Trans-Pecos Festival of Love in Marfa, Texas. She has performed on NPR’s Tiny Desk twice, TED Salon, WNYC’s Dolly Parton’s America and an official showcase at the 2022 Americana Fest in Nashville. Nora has been interviewed on NPR’s Weekend Edition, WBUR Here and Now and she’s been included on NPR’s All Songs Considered. Since 2019 she has released four albums on Brooklyn’s own Jalopy Records Label. All records have charted on the Billboard Bluegrass Charts during the first week of release. The New Yorker called her most recent solo record Long Time To Be Gone – “A disarming collectionof traditional laments and exquisite banjo instrumentals”. Fretboard Journal called her record Sidetrack My Engine – “Some of the most interesting and haunting traditional music we’ve heard… impossibly talented” She has won numerous banjo and folk song competitions at various fiddlers conventions including the Clifftop Appalachian String Band Music Festival and The Grayson County Old- time and Bluegrass Fiddlers Convention. WYNDHAM BAIRD Originally from the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, Wyndham Baird has traveled around the United States busking and playing shows. Since he settled in Brooklyn, NY he has become an integral part of the new folk music scene in the city. Producer Eli Smith calls him a “A rare musician and first class folk singer. He imbues the old songs with all the emotive power to which they are due.
Taj Farrant: “Chapter One” Album Release Tour
ALL AGES SEATED SHOW LIMITED NUMBER OF VIP MEET & GREET PACKAGES AVAILABLE (see below for package details) TAJ FARRANT Taj Farrant’s debut album tour, titled “Chapter One,” marks an exciting milestone for the young Australian guitarist and singer-songwriter. This album showcases his exceptional talent and eclectic musical style, blending rock, blues, and pop influences. With electrifying performances and heartfelt songwriting, Farrant captivates audiences as he embarks on this new artistic journey, solidifying his place in the music scene and promising a bright future ahead. Taj Farrant VIP ticket includes a Meet & Greet experience with Taj and the Band. Fans will have the opportunity to take photos with Taj and are allowed to bring any merch items they’d like to be signed. The Meet & Greet will take place an hour before doors open. Fans will also have first access to seating for the show. The VIP Meet & Greet ticket also includes a GA ticket to the show. RED DRESS AMY Born in Charlotte, and raised on blues and rock n’ roll, Red Dress Amy brings a ton of energy to any stage they set foot on. The trio combines blues influences such as Doyle Bramhall II and Philip Sayce with rock performers such as The Black Keys and Cream to cultivate their own sound. With their live album “Mirage”, RDA has continued to showcase their live performances and ability to deliver their sound in front of audiences.
Datrian Johnson & Friends’ Soulful Christmas (feat members of ESB, Funk You & The Fritz): A Benefit for Unity Church
ALL AGESSTANDING ROOM ONLY A BENEFIT FOR UNITY CHURCH, RAISING MONEY TO BRING CHRISTMAS TO FAMILIES IN NEED THIS YEAR DATRIAN JOHNSON & FRIENDS’ SOULFUL CHRISTMAS featuring members of Empire Strikes Brass, Funk You & The Fritz Join us for Datrian Johnson’s annual “Soulful” Christmas show. A local legend, Datrian is bringing out his friends, including bandmates in Funk You, Empire Strikes Brass, The Fritz and a whole lot more. This year proceeds will benefit Unit Church to help bring Christmas to families in need this year.
Shed Bugs w/ Dirty Bird
ALL AGESSTANDING ROOM ONLY SHED BUGS Conceived in a shed outside of Asheville, NC, the Shed Bugs create an improvisational blend of blues, funk, and psychedelic rock. Striving to never play the same show twice, they make each and every show a unique experience. DIRTY BIRD Pop Fusion Quartet of Multi-instrumentalists who play original music and a wide variety of covers.
Jolly Boat Bash Benefit Show for RADA: Boat Command and Friends
ALL AGESSTANDING ROOM ONLY 100% OF NET TICKET PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT RADA (River Arts District Artists) BOAT COMMAND AND FRIENDS FEATURING: REBEHAH TODD, MELISSA AND MCKINNEY, REGGIE HEADEN, JUAN HOLLADAY OPENING SET BY BILL’S GARAGE
The Keith Allen Circus
ALL AGESSTANDING ROOM ONLY THE KEITH ALLEN CIRCUS The Keith Allen Circus is exactly what it sounds like. A high flying, death defying, trapeze act of sound led by multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and ringmaster, Keith Allen, with Kevin Purcell (Drums/Keyboards), Jonathon Sale (Bass), and Bradley Turner (Guitar). The original music blends styles of dark rock and jam (Pink Floyd & Widespread Panic), and catchy psychedelic electro-pop (Gorillaz & Tame Impala) with Keith’s own unique compositional and improvisational style, developed from 20 years playing with The Mantras.
The Weather Station: Humanhood Tour
ALL AGESSTANDING ROOM ONLY THE WEATHER STATION It takes only 10 seconds for Tamara Lindeman to pull us to the floor on Humanhood, the seventh and most arresting album she has ever made as The Weather Station. “I’ve gotten used to feeling like I’m crazy—or just lazy,” she sings at the start of “Neon Signs,” her voice at once a soft whisper to a confidant and a full-throated confession to a crowd. “Why can’t I get off this floor? Think straight anymore?” If you don’t know this feeling, consider yourself blessed, because it seems these days like our true modern malaise, that unbound sense of not knowing how or what it is we’re supposed to contribute to this fractious world, or if we even have the energy or will to try. That disoriented sense is the emotional throughline of Humanhood, written during one of the most difficult periods of Lindeman’s life and rendered with a rock band with improvisational chops just as she began to recover by reckoning with a complicated truth: Sometimes, life simply tries to dismantle us, and we must accept that in order to survive. From the outside, 2022 likely appeared a banner year for Lindeman. Her 2021 album Ignorance—a deeply personal but widely resonant reflection on climate change, or how we’ve learned to live alongside our own existential undoing—was one of that year’s most celebrated records. 2022, then, was a time of touring, travel, and activism alongside the release of Ignorance’s more austere companion, the beautiful How Is It That I Should Look at the Stars. But at an ostensible new professional peak, she was also going through a mental health crisis she mostly kept hidden. As Lindeman has done for at least 15 years, she turned to songwriting, combining pain, confusion, and flickers of distant hope with ideas about advertising, capitalism, and how we’re meant to feel very specific ways into pages and pages of lyrics. In the past, Lindeman mostly wrote about her past, turning backwards to gain perspective. But for Humanhood, she worked with the present as she tried to endure it. Humanhood, then, radiates with new urgency—and emerges as a sort of tether, offered up here for any of us else feeling disconnected from the vertiginous reality of right now. SISTER RAY Born and raised in the Alberta prairies of Sturgeon County, and now based in Toronto, the 25-year-old artist earned widespread attention with their acclaimed debut effort, Communion and follow up EP, Teeth. If Communion was fueled with an intentional sense of urgency, for their songwriting to serve as a vehicle for excavating revelations in motion, Sister Ray’s new album Believer yearns in a different direction. It rings with the certainty that self-assurance is cultivated through the cracks of discomfort.
