BIG EARS

MARCH 26-28

Jig and Reel is a venue for Big Ears Festival 2026! This year, our stage will be part of the festival’s incredible lineup, bringing world-class musicians into the heart of the Old City. As always, we’ll have plenty of whisky flowing and a warm, welcoming atmosphere for music lovers to gather and enjoy. Whether you’re a longtime regular or visiting for the festival, we can’t wait to share this experience with you.

This is a ticketed event.

Maggie Tharp Band

April 3

Maggie Tharp has been making music her entire life, and now she is ready to share it with the world, starting with a 5-song EP released in September 2025. The pianist, singer-songwriter has a classical background and years of experience performing in various settings, but has only released one solo recording. With a recent surge in shows at locations and festivals around East Tennessee and the support of a talented group of musicians, now is the time for her to step into her own as a singer-songwriter.

CULLEN KEHOE and the can’t understanding

April 4

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.

Mike McGill and the Refills

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).