Mike McGill and the Refills

April 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.

Canon Tyler Band

April 11

Canon Tyler is a singer-songwriter & guitarist from the hills of North Georgia. With sonic elements of Bluegrass and Contemporary Acoustic Music, Tyler’s lyrics blend the storytelling aspects of traditional American folk and Laurel Canyon era singer-songwriters. Together, this creates a sound that is both fresh and familiar to fans of roots music. Tyler’s latest album, “Thickets & Brambles,” is an homage to the rich heritage of North Georgia. Consisting of 10 tracks, “Thickets” delves into the heart of the region’s musical legacy. Through introspective lyrics and narrative storytelling, Tyler invites listeners on a personal journey of life in the foothills. 

Stillhouse Junkies

April 17

Acoustic adventurers Stillhouse Junkies explore the worlds between roots, bluegrass, Texas swing, blues, and rock. Their free-flowing musical interplay and improvisation make every show unique as the trio weaves through high-energy, intricately composed original songs, never taking the same path twice. Formed in 2017, the band consists of Fred Kosak (guitar, mandolin), Alissa Wolf (fiddle), and Jeanette Adams (bass).

Blue Ridge Gathering

April 18

Acoustic adventurers Stillhouse Junkies explore the worlds between roots, bluegrass, Texas swing, blues, and rock. Their free-flowing musical interplay and improvisation make every show unique as the trio weaves through high-energy, intricately composed original songs, never taking the same path twice. Formed in 2017, the band consists of Fred Kosak (guitar, mandolin), Alissa Wolf (fiddle), and Jeanette Adams (bass).

FISHER & FRIENDS

April 24

Longtime band leader of the old-time jugband the Knox County Jug Stompers, Drew Fisher, heads this all-star crew. Bringing an eclectic mix of folk, blues, jam, reggae, and country.

Melissa Carper

April 25

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. Borned In Ya expands on her genre-blending artistry, incorporating gospel-infused grooves, honky-tonk energy, and jazz-inspired crooning.

Mike McGill and the Refills

MAY 8

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.

MARBLE CITY BAND

MAY 15

The Marble City Band combines top talent from across the Knoxville area, forming a high energy sound unlike any other. With debut performances in 2023, the much-anticipated band from East Tennessee has high hopes to make a profound impact on the local music scene.

MODAL MOUNTAIN

MAY 16

Modal Mountain is a trio featuring a variety of Irish, old-time, jazz, bluegrass, and more. The song repertoire pulls from artists Gillian Welch, Sam Amidon, Martin Hayes, Ralph Stanley, and more. Achieving the praise and appreciation of bluegrass heroes such as Gary “Biscuit” Davis (Dolly Parton, 5-time National Banjo Champion), Noam Pikelny (Punch Brothers, Mighty Poplar), Jack Tuttle (Molly Tuttle), Tony Trischka, Jens Kruger (Kruger Brothers), and numerous others, Willow, Jesse and Cody are exceptional ambassadors of American music, combining a rich knowledge of the history of Appalachian, jazz, Irish and popular American traditions with a fresh and original musical identity. The three are highly influential artists, each in their own right, with a deep technical mastery of their craft and a passion for connecting to audiences through an outstanding breadth of musical styles.

Corey James Clifton Band

MAY 22

Don’t miss Corey James Clifton, an East Tennessee native, at Boyd’s Jig & Reel. After eight years of traveling the West Coast perfecting his craft, Corey has returned home as a premier artist in the South. He blends soul, rock, blues, and R&B with addictive riffs and powerful lyrics. His live shows are energetic, memorable, and kick-ass. 

BLUE MOTHER TUPELO

MAY 29

Blue Mother Tupelo is comprised of Ricky & Micol (pronounced “Michael”) Anne Davis. Their life together as Blue Mother Tupelo began in Knoxville, Tennessee, as a duo in 1995 before melding into various experimental configurations, from a famous blues-rock electric quartet to a kind of acoustic-driven country blues. Chosen by 2022 Music Artist of the Year by The Southland Music Line, BMT songs & albums have charted #5 in Americana and #2 in Euro-Americana Radio, as well as having reached the U.S. Top 40 Country Charts.