Mike McGill and the Refills

OCTOBER 10

Mike has roots in honky-tonk, and rock and roll. By age 12, Mike McGill was on stage in front of big audiences. He grew up singing old-time gospel songs and old-school, classic country, and bluegrass. He was influenced by Hank Williams, Bill Monroe, and Willie Nelson to harness his musical prowess.

BIG PINK

OCTOBER 11

Birch & BRINE

OCTOBER 17

Adam Whipple (The Birch) and Ethan Norman (The Brine) are bringing their high-energy sound to the stage—this time, joined by a full band. Both Adam and Ethan have exciting new music on the horizon. Some of their songs have been around long enough to feel like old friends, while others are fresh creations just learning to soar. Together, they form a lively choir of misfit saints, each tune brimming with its own unique character. Prepare yourself for an electrifying cascade of harmonies and steel-string solos that will leave you buzzing—it’s a musical storm you won’t want to miss!

Knox County Jug Stompers

OCTOBER 18

BRAND NEW BOX OF MATCHES & FRIENDS

OCTOBER 24

Duo Brand New Box of Matches (Ryan Hardison and Elizabeth Sherman) have teamed up with their friends Travis Sinel and Ethan Ferguson, to delve deep into the classics of bluegrass and country! Hard driving banjo, thumping bass, fiery fiddle, and powerful guitar playing propel this band through songs older-than-the-hills up to newly written tunes in the old style. Brand New Box of Matches & Friends have played all around East Tennessee from Sweetwater to Greenville to Maynardville, and many places in between. Their uptempo fiddle tunes, face-melting breakdowns, and haunting ballads leave audiences begging for more.

RUDY’S BLUEGRASS REVUE

OCTOBER 25

Experience some of the country’s best bluegrass entertainment with Rudy’s Bluegrass Revue. Our lively performances in bluegrass, americana, traditional, and mountain roots music, will keep your toes tapping and spirits dancing!

THE BEARDED

OCTOBER 31

TRUE BLUE 

NOVEMBER 1

True Blue is a Knoxville Tennessee based mostly-bluegrass band formed by banjo instructor, Banjo Newsletter contributor, and Mel Bay author Jack Hatfield over forty years ago. In the early years. Jack’s job as a full-time music instructor prohibited touring so he was content to perform on the East Tennessee convention circuit, local music venues, private and corporate events, and they did a stint in the 1980’s as the Dollywood bluegrass band. Having been around so long there have been many personnel changes. Notable True Blue alumni include well-known artists such as Roscoe Morgan, Richard Bennett, Paul Brewster, Clay Hess, Tim Laughlin, and Wayne Taylor. In 2023 after divesting himself from most of his other lifelong vocational obligations Jack was able to become more dedicated to his music. He made personnel changes and the band started more focused and regular practice and began introducing original material and exploring non-bluegrass music styles. They are looking forward to touring and working at more prestigious festivals and concert venues and releasing their original music.