OUTPOST: The Ain’t Sisters + Brother Fat
– ALL AGES- STANDING ROOM ONLY- RAIN OR SHINEThe Aint Sisters Musicfest News calls The Ain’t Sisters “A legendary must-see.” Described by Holler magazine as “A jolt of energy,” their sound is perhaps best summed up by Chat GPT: “The Ain’t Sisters’ music is so eclectic they can play you down the aisle at your wedding and fight your ex at the Waffle House parking lot all in the same night.”Brother Fat is a band formed as a tribute to the late Count M’Butu, a Grammy Award-winning member of The Derek Trucks Band. Their name honors Count M’Butu’s nickname from his youth, and the band’s formation, initially for his memorial show, has grown into a passionate endeavor dedicated to honoring his legacy. Prepare for some percussive FUNK and trippy blues!
PATIO: Jim Swayzee & Annie Myers
ALL AGES LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVEJIM SWAYZEEJim Swayzee moved to Asheville in 2016 and has been performing in the WNC area ever since then. He writes melody-driven original folk rock songs and draws his influence from classic rock songwriters such as Neil Young, Jackson Browne, and even Tom Waits. ANNIE MYERS Annie Myers is a singer/songwriter with roots in folk country and classic americana music. Influenced by musical pillars such as Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, and John Prine, Annie’s music reflects her love of storytelling through song. Annie moved to Asheville via Philadelphia in 2012 and has been performing solo, as well as alongside Erin Kinard in folk rock duo “Rooster” ever since.
OUTPOST: Palmyra
– ALL AGES- STANDING ROOM ONLY- RAIN OR SHINE Palmyra“Like the best folk often does, [Palmyra] balances melancholic yearning with intimate beauty, crafting a dance of lovely harmony and unadorned instrumentation.” -Under The Radar, 2023 “Their voice(s) drips with a beautiful desperation, every single word holding an earnestness you don’t find just anywhere anymore.” -The Alternative, 2023 Established in the Shenandoah Valley, Palmyra’s set explores the fusion of traditional folk string instruments, three part harmonies, and earnest songwriting. The trio captures the collective spirit of three Virginia natives, Teddy (he/him), Manoa (he/him), and Sasha (they/them), often described as a distant cousin of the progressive folk band, Punch Brothers, mixed with elements of Oliver Wood or the Avett Brothers. Palmyra’s songs are intimate and contemplative, with arrangements that allow them to create the illusion of a full, larger-than-three ensemble. The trio’s sound is a nod to Appalachia and Midwestern Americana, apparent through their stirring craftsmanship and dedication to a folk-driven, innovative experience throughout each unique live performance. Palmyra has supported Watchhouse, Mipso, and Illiterate Light on the road and had the honor to play the historic Newport Folk Festival in both 2022 and 2023, Americanafest, Bristol Rhythm and Roots, and Floydfest where they were named the “On The Rise” competition winner in ’22.Time Sawyer Time Sawyer’s name reflects the pull between the past and the future. The character Tom Sawyer evokes the rural background and love of home that the band shares. Time is a muse for songwriting; it’s the thread that runs through life, bringing new experiences and giving us a sense of urgency, while still connecting us with our past. The folk-rock band has performed on the stages of some of the Southeast’s most iconic festivals, including Merlefest, Floydfest, Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion, Albino Skunk Music Festival, and Carolina in the Fall. They’ve shared bills with American Aquarium, John Craigie, Hiss Golden Messenger, Langhorne Slim, John Moreland, Steep Canyon Rangers, The Wood Brothers, Susto, and many more.
OUTPOST: Kindred Valley
– ALL AGES- STANDING ROOM ONLY- RAIN OR SHINE Kindred Valley is an indie folk band out of Huntington, West Virginia focused onintentional lyrics and good music. They are passionate about story telling andinfusing the character of their Appalachian home into everything they release. Theyare a young group eagerly looking forward to a long life spent with music andcrowds.Opening sets by Spruce & Hollow and Malachi Fletcher
Murder By Death
ALL AGESSTANDING ROOM ONLYMURDER BY DEATHAs trailblazers of the early 2000s indie-Americana style, the Louisville, KY-based quintet finds a way of taking tried & true rock-and-roll and knocking it slightly off axis, into tottering revolutions of something eerie, emotional, immediate, lush, and uniquely theirs. On the surface, Murder By Death is a Louisville, KY sextet with a wry, ominous name. But behind the geography and moniker is a band of meticulous and literary songwriters matched by a specific brand of brooding, anthem-riding balladry and orchestral indie rock. Murder By Death’s path began in the early 2000s as most Midwestern college-town groups do, by playing to small crowds at ratty venues and frenzied house parties. While many of their formative-year scene-mates failed to make it much further than campustown’s borders, Murder By Death translated their anonymous beginnings into a 20+ year career founded on a bedrock of eight full-length albums, tireless D.I.Y. touring and performing ethics, and, most importantly, a dedicated, cult-like fanbase. J RODDY WALSTON
PATIO: The Whiskey Charmers
ALL AGES LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVETHE WHISKEY CHARMERSDusty Americana duo The Whiskey Charmers, are returning to the Grey Eagle on the heels of their fifth album release (set for May 2024). Their captivating Spaghetti Western sound evokes imagery of a lonesome desert highway. William P Davis (Former Deputy Director of the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville) says of the band “I’ve heard a lot of good musicians. The Whiskey Charmers remind me of no one – and to me, that is one of the best compliments an act can receive.” Check out The Whiskey Charmers music on all streaming platforms. More info at www.thewhiskeycharmers.com
PATIO: The Squealers
ALL AGESLIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVETHE SQUEALERSThe Squealers is a 4 piece Blues Punk band that draws inspiration from rockabilly, country, bluegrass. Known for their erratic live performances, (namely the spontaneous antics of leader Jesse Harman and his dirty harmonica) The Squealers have been leaving audiences scratching their heads and excited to come back for another show. The tight yet fun timey rhythm of Taylor Olin (drums) and Johnny Caucasian (bass) juxtaposed against the lightning fast ferocity of Matt Daniels on the telecaster is a forced to be reckoned with.
Bermuda Search Party + Pocket Strange
ALL AGESSTANDING ROOM ONLYBERMUDA SEARCH PARTY Since their inception in early 2018, Bermuda Search Party (formerly known as The Q-Tip Bandits) have emerged into the Boston music scene as an energetic and vibrant act that continues to touch audience’s hearts while getting them up on their feet. Their smooth yet powerful sound is backed by the raw energy of rock and the coolness and colors of R&B and funk — with palpable grooves coated with savory, soul-inspired riffs, anthemic horns and meaningful lyrics. In 2023, the band played stages across the country, touring the South and the Midwest and hitting festivals along the way including SXSW, Levitate Music Festival, and Boston Calling. In September, the band returned to the studio to record their sophomore LP with Eric Palmquist, known for his work with half•alive, Tate McRae, and Bad Suns. With singles coming in 2024, the record is a departure from the band’s previous work, putting a pop spin on their signature horn-driven indie rock sound. LURKY SKUNKPOCKET STRANGE Asheville-based Pocket Strange explores the chaotic balance that lies between solace and jubilance. A half-hearted “we should start a band” conversation during a 2019 road trip became a reality with the release of their first song, Carmel by the Sea – a track recorded in Haydon Welsh’s bedroom in Charlotte when the band was existing as a long distance duo, with Porter Watson making the trip from Asheville up I-26 to finish their first track in April of 2021. Since then, Pocket Strange has focused on songwriting and comradery – with founding members Welsh (Guitar, Vocals) and Watson (Bass, Vocals) tapping into a spiritual journey to a South Carolina farm to work on new material in July of 2021. Returning with a stronger creative connection and a handful of songs, it became apparent that they needed to grow their sound. A sonic evolution came to fruition with the addition of Harrison Sytz (Guitar, Vocals), Pierce Deason (Pedal Steel, Percussion), and Jeremy Bryan (Metal Drums) in early 2022, aiding in expanding the types of music they can explore, and fighting the lines drawn by the definitions of genre. Pocket Strange’s music will transport you somewhere between the tie-dyed side of southern rock and psych-rock indie… with a polite splash of spacy jamming that ties together the loose ends that exist outside the constructs of their songs.
SCYTHIAN
ALL AGESSTANDING ROOM ONLY SCYTHIANWashington DC-based Scythian (sith-ee-yin) began over 12 years ago as a bunch of college buddies playing Celtic music in the streets and has grown to be a headliner on the US Celtic Festival Circuit as well as a name in the Bluegrass/Americana Festival Circuit. They found that their brand of high-energy folk music found a resonance that led The Washington Post to state: “Scythian’s enthusiasm is contagious, and shows seem to end with everyone dancing, jumping around or hoisting glasses.”For over 12 years they have found success as an independent band and have played over 1,300 shows all over the united states, Europe, Canada and as far aways as Australia.Founded by brothers Alexander and Danylo Fedoryka who are first-generation sons of Ukrainian immigrants, Scythian from the start has been a search and love for the “old time, good time music” of many cultures. They were inspired by a tale told by their 92-year-old grandmother of a roving fiddler who came into her farming village every six months or so. Once he was spotted, messengers were sent to all the outlying fields and mills and worked ceased; everyone gathered in the barn where they danced all night and danced their cares away. This spirit is what has motivated Scythian from its inception and their success as an independent band is due largely to their finding a resonance of soul amongst kindred spirits that span all ages and races. This spirit took them from the streets to playing for the US president on St. Patrick’s Day and its the enthusiastic response they receive that has made each of their 1,300+ shows unique. THE calling card of Scythian is their ability to engage their audience no matter the venue or circumstance and truly every Scythian shows ends with people dancing, smiling and covered with sweat. This is best summed up by The Camel-City Dispatch (Winston-Salem, North Carolina): “[Scythian gives] no quarter in their quest to entertain and bring a joy to their music that gives it an irony-free, wide open feel of manic possibility. The playing is technically brilliant, but it is the energy that carries the day.”STRANGER AND PILGRIM WYATT FLORES Wyatt Flores was raised on the outskirts of a small Oklahoma college town with a rich music history spanning from the likes of Garth Brooks, All American Rejects, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Colour Music and The Great Divide. There’s something unique about growing up in a town riddled with musical giants. Wyatt’s sound is somewhere between Jason Isbell, Sturgill Simpson and Caamp — he tells his stories in his own way and craves authenticity in his lyrics, collaboration and sound. This wide-ranging field of influences captivates listeners of multiple genres, as his fans have tallied up more than 3-million total streams across platforms. Having dedicated the past few months to transforming new lived experiences into songs, Wyatt is in the process of recording his first full album, planned for a September 2023 release: “Losing Sleep, the album, is a time and place in my heart. I learned that sometimes not everyone can be loved. It’s homegrown and Oklahoma made and I hope folks see the originality behind it. I hope this project helps people get through the rough times in their life” Be good to one another. See you soon. — WF
OUTPOST: St. Patrick’s Day Party ft Los Gun Show + Lyndsay Pruett Express
– ALL AGES- STANDING ROOM ONLY – RAIN OR SHINE – NOON-6PM Kick it at The Outpost this year for St. Patrick’s Day! We’ll have local supergroup Los Gun Show on stage + Lyndsay Pruett Express + DJ sets and more! LGS is a psyche blues band featuring members of Drunken Prayer, Pleasure Chest, Reigning Sound and Ouroboros Boys. Come hungry because The Grey Eagle Taqueria food truck will be serving up some Irish favorites that you won’t want to miss out on! Enjoy outdoor games and activities like:- Coin-Hole (our Irish take on Corn Hole) – Irish Jig Dance Contest – Adult & Pet Fashion Show+ more!
