Weekend Music Line Up at Boyd’s Jig and Reel

Weekend Music

All shows are 21+. Shows begin at 9 PM, unless otherwise stated. No cover.

DARREN NICHOLSON BAND

APRIL 25

The Darren Nicholson Band is an award-winning group of Appalachian musicians united by their deep respect for and love of American acoustic music. Known for their dynamic blend of bluegrass, folk, gospel, and swing, they craft a sound that is both rooted in tradition and refreshingly original. Fronted by GRAMMY-nominated artist Darren Nicholson, the band has earned widespread acclaim, including 13 International Bluegrass Music Association awards and multiple performances on the Grand Ole Opry. Darren is also a recipient of the prestigious Order of the Long Leaf Pine, North Carolina’s highest civilian honor. With a new album of original music on the horizon, the Darren Nicholson Band continues to push boundaries while honoring the heart and soul of Appalachian sound.

SARAH SISKIND & FRIENDS

APRIL 26

Sarah Siskind’s artistry speaks for itself – an arresting voice; a respected, much-covered songwriter; a frequently licensed recording artist; an admired, free-spirited, commanding performer. Her songs have been covered by Alison Krauss, Bon Iver, Wynonna, Randy Travis and many others. She’s had over 20 songs in the hit TV series Nashville including the unofficial theme song “A Life That’s Good” and heart-wrencher “Sanctuary” which was recently performed on American Idol by a finalist. Her latest album Modern Appalachia finds Siskind clothed in authenticity, where mountain melodies intertwine with progressive turns, a sonic interpretation of how she uniquely weaves the traditional with the progressive. 

REBECCA FRAZIER BAND

MAY 2

Grounded in her roots as a native Virginian, bluegrass trailblazer Rebecca Frazier found herself reawakening to a whole new journey of inspiration and invention. For the flatpicking luminary, who achieved notoriety in the music world as the first woman ever to appear on the cover of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine, that creative rebirth turned into her most captivating work yet: BOARDING WINDOWS IN PARADISE, releasing Sept. 13 on Compass Records. The album title seems appropriate, as Frazier stepped into these last years with more strength and intention than ever before. Like the generations of her ancestors who have lived along Virginia’s coast, she, too, has weathered life’s hurricanes and battering winds — and witnessed its luminous beauty — and she wanted to capture that juxtaposition on this record.

Tim Decker & Tennessee River

MAY 3

Tim Decker and Tennessee River take the stage to keep the good times rolling! With 30 years of music all across the spectrum, Guitarist John Orr, Mandolinist Steve Potts, Bassist Dennis Almond, Dobro Player Jimmie Rosenbaum, and Tim himself on the Banjo, you’re in for a good time floating down the river!

BIG PINK

MAY 10

Big Pink is a Knoxville-based band that plays music by The Band, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, and more. Come out for what is sure to be an action-packed night!

Melissa Carper

MAY 17

Melissa Carper’s Borned In Ya is a reflection of her deep-rooted musical influences and artistic evolution. Inspired by Ralph Stanley’s words on “old-time mountain music,” Carper crafted the title track as an exploration of authenticity and self-discovery. Recorded at East Nashville’s Bomb Shelter with co-producers Dennis Crouch and Andrija Tokic, the album blends classic country, Western Swing, jazz, blues, R&B, and soul.

Raised on a rich musical heritage, Carper developed her distinctive style through early exposure to legends like Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, and Jimmie Rodgers, as well as jazz greats Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald. Her previous albums, Daddy’s Country Gold and Ramblin’ Soul, earned critical acclaim for their nostalgic yet fresh take on roots music.

Borned In Ya expands on her genre-blending artistry, incorporating gospel-infused grooves, honky-tonk energy, and jazz-inspired crooning. Featuring top-tier musicians like Chris Scruggs, Billy Contreras, and Kyshona Armstrong, the album showcases Carper’s timeless, yet innovative sound. With its heartfelt storytelling and diverse influences, Borned In Ya solidifies Carper as a singular voice in modern roots music.

MAL NOMBRE

MaY 23

Mal Nombre is a groove-based, instrumental, psychedelic improvisational group that creates music with rock, jazz, funk, and electronica influences.

MUDBUG STOMPERS

MAY 24

Stomping and swinging for your listening and dancing pleasure, the Mudbug Stompers bring you the sounds of old-time jug bands, blues, traditional jazz, trains, baseball, and crawfish boils. The band was formed by busking on the streets of Nashville, TN, in March of 2022.

Big Creek Bluegrass

MAY 30

Hailing from the hills of Hartford Tennessee on the Pigeon River, Big Creek Bluegrass picks, strums, and sings tunes of the Appalachian region. This five-piece band has been performing in the area’s bars, breweries, barbecues, and porches since 2017.

THE TRUSTY HUCKSTERS

MAY 31

The Trusty Hucksters come from North Carolina, New England, Florida, the far reaches of the universe, and maybe…from under your bed. They slink out, they beam down, bringing you that tasty Tango from Tartarus, that Swing Jazz from Alcatraz, and that Mambo from below. Toss in another dollar for Vaudeville from the hills and a Rock and Roll Rigamarole you won’t find at the local market.

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