MODAL MOUNTAIN

JANUARY 10

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.

LEE ROD AND THE HEART ATTACKERS

JANUARY 16

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.

CHAD MELTON AND FRIENDS

JANUARY 17

Chad Melton and Friends deliver modern jazz that grooves, surprises, and is guaranteed not to put you to sleep. Blending adventurous improvisation with deep-pocket rhythm and memorable melodic velvet cadenzas, the Friends bring an energy that feels both seasoned and playful. Chad Melton on drums, Eric Hullander on bass, Jason Day on piano, Adam Friedman on guitar, and the Jesse Eads on the banjo, have performed across the globe alongside artists such as Elvis Costello, Jerry Douglas, Larkin Poe, and Col. Bruce Hampton (Ret.) (but only one time in Pensacola during a rain storm), bringing a wide range of influences into a sound that’s unmistakably their own. Originally hailing from Paris, Texas, the members grew up together on a farm, where they first began writing original tunes, many of them composed for the noble and underserved audience of sheep milkers. That shared history, equal parts camaraderie and creativity, still drives their music today. Come for the jazz, stay for the milky grooves, and leave wondering how music born in a sheep pasture ended up sounding this good.

PINT SIZED OPERA

JANUARY 19

Join us for Pint Sized Opera and enjoy a night of your favorite opera and musical theater hits, performed by talented local singers right here in Knoxville, all in an intimate pub setting at the Jig & Reel. Doors open at 7:00 PM

Ticket includes performance and small food bites.
Drinks available for purchase.

JENNY & THE WEAZELS

JANUARY 23

Jenny and the Weazels craft a rich tapestry of Celtic sound, fusing ancient traditions with a modern, Appalachian sensibility. Known for their passionate performances and tight musical interplay, the trio weaves unique driving tunes, heartfelt vocals, and rhythmic power into a distinctive and engaging live experience. The group features Rheva Myhre on fiddle, who studied at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland; Keegan Luckey-Smith on bouzouki, guitar, banjo, and lead vocals; and Jamie McDermott on bodhrán and flute. The three first met in 2014 at East Tennessee State University’s acclaimed Bluegrass, Celtic, Old-Time, and Country music studies program. After years of informal collaboration, the trio formed Jenny and the Weazels in 2024.

Kelsey’s Woods

JANUARY 24

Kelsey’s Woods is a three/four/more-piece Americana/Roots band hailing from the scruffy little city of Knoxville. Rooted in the traditional and true sounds of oft-forgotten country music, Kelsey’s Woods harkens back to years past when the story was the song. Combining equal parts of roots, country, folk, and a little rock and roll, Kelsey’s Woods boasts three and four-part male harmonies, interchangeable lead singers, and all original songs speaking on themes from love, heartbreak, loss, murder, redemption, and the age-old tradition of finding salvation in a whiskey glass. Kelsey’s Woods hopes that you’ll join them in finding a brand new take on a forgotten yet old and familiar sound.

CULLEN KEHOE and the can’t understanding

JANUARY 30

FOUR LEAF PEAT

JANUARY 31

Four Leaf Peat is Tennessee’s premier Traditional Irish Band and has been performing locally and regionally since 2004! Traditional Irish music ranges from vibrant dance tunes to soulful songs, and Four Leaf Peat’s performances are always marked by a keen sense of the tradition, mixed with just the right amount of influence from the rich musical history of East Tennessee. Four Leaf Peat’s unique sound is a result of its members’ various musical backgrounds, and their continued passion for traditional Irish music.This group has been together since 2004 and they play a variety of Irish tunes from upbeat to emotional.