Corey James Clifton Band

NOVEMBER 15

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. 

LEE ROD AND THE HEART ATTACKERS

NOVEMBER 21

Rodney Lee, a Native East Tennessean, has spent most of his life promoting the music community. As a promoter and booker for Barley’s of Knoxville, he helped elevate the Old City and Knoxville as an essential hub for original music. Recently, Rodney has stepped from backstage to the front of the stage, bringing a respectful approach and distinctive vocal timbre to his original songs that range from deeply personal to the spectrum of the human condition. Stylistically, Rodney is compared to troubadours like Townes Van Zant, John Prine, and Nancy Griffith, and his songs are finding an eager audience in his hometown and beyond.

FOUR LEAF PEAT

November 22

BLUE MOTHER TUPELO

NOVEMBER 28

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. 

FIVE MILE MOUNTAIN ROAD

NOVEMBER 29

Hailing from the Moonshine Capital of the World, Five Mile Mountain Road brings a relentless energy and precision to Bluegrass, Western Swing, and old-time Country Music!

MODAL MOUNTAIN

DECEMBER 5

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.

VICKIE VAUGHN BAND

DECEMBER 6

A Western Kentucky native, Vickie Vaughn stomped into Nashville with a fistful of original material and a desire to play bass and sing with the best of them. In 2015, Vaughn released her debut EP under the production of Bluegrass royalty Ronnie McCoury before heading out on the road singing background vocals with Patty Loveless. She has been sighted sharing the stage of the Bluegrass fan favorite festival, ROMP, singing in a trio with fellow Kentuckians, Ricky Skaggs and Patty Loveless. Three Grand Ole Opry appearances later, Vickie now tours with Grammy-nominated Della Mae, who frequents the stage with greats such as Billy Strings and comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short. Led by the production of Sister Sadie’s Deanie Richardson, Vickie will be releasing her debut solo record in 2025. Vickie is also proud to be the 2023 and 2024 International Bluegrass Association’s Bass Player of the Year.

SEBASTIEN BORDEUX BAND

DECEMBER 12

Sebastien Bordeaux is a roots musician who plays old-time country, blues, rock n roll, western swing, bluegrass, and jazz. His unique blend of genres creates a mesmerizing musical experience that captivates audiences. With a passion for storytelling through music, Sebastien’s performances take listeners on a journey through the rich tapestry of American musical traditions.

ROMAN REESE AND THE CARDINAL SINS

DECEMBER 13

Roman Reese is a singer/songwriter out of Knoxville, TN. Moonlighting as an attorney, music is his true passion. He’s been writing songs and singing from barstools since he was 15. Before setting up shop in East Tennessee, Reese served as an officer in the U.S. Army, and much of his music involves his time in the service. The rest is devoted to standard barroom fare. His backing band, The Cardinal Sins, includes two other local lawyers, Michael Davis (vocals, guitar) and Stirling Walsh (bass), as well as honorary barrister Nathan Carter (drums).

BIG PINK

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