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.

FOUNTAIN CITY RAMBLERS

February 8

The Fountain City Ramblers are a fun-loving acoustic group that covers a wide range of musical genres from 70s rock to bluegrass, Americana to 90s classics. The band loves to play popular cover songs in their own unique sound, with a mix of original songs. No two shows are the same, and the result is a relaxed & spirited listening experience for both the audience and the band. They have been featured on the historic Tennessee Theater stage for Mighty Musical Monday, Dogwood Arts Festival, and headlined shows at The Open Chord and Fountain City Park.

Mike McGill and the Refills

February 14

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.

RESONANT ROGUES

February 15

Rooted in the mountains of Western North Carolina, The Resonant Rogues are fronted by songwriting duo Sparrow and Keith Josiah Smith, who share a passion for movement and sound. Before meeting, falling in love, and forming the band in 2013, both traveled extensively throughout the U.S.- Keith by hopping freight trains, Sparrow with a circus troupe. In addition to their holler homestead, New Orleans and Nashville are their other musical homes, and the influences of both can be felt on The Resonant Rogues’ self-titled fourth album. The sounds of Appalachian old-time, classic country, and vintage soul all make appearances in this stunner of an album.

KELSEY’S WOODS

February 21

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.

BIG COUNTRY’S EMPTY BOTTLE

February 22

Big Country’s Empty Bottle formed with the chance meeting between guitarist & singer, Adam Petty, and guitarist, Sam McAteer, circa 2007. The two began their bluegrass pilgrimage with no more aspiration than campfire picking, but it wasn’t till they were introduced by a friend of Mr. Mandolin, Jonathan Keeney, that the idea of a band started. A few months pass by, and Keeney introduces the band to the much-needed bass man, Will Ross, and percussionist, Hunter Deacon. With Will’s thumping bass riffs and Hunter’s percussion skills, the band had the perfect rhythm section. The band’s lineup was finally complete, and they immediately acquired a small Knoxville following that seems to grow bigger every performance. The five musicians come from completely different musical backgrounds, and they seem to have found an original sound comprised of almost every style of music that also attracts an extensive range of fans.

ROMAN REESE & THE CARDINAL SINS

February 28

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).

TRUE BLUE 

March 1

True Blue is a Knoxville Tennessee based mostly-bluegrass band formed by banjo instructor, Banjo Newsletter contributor, and Mel Bay author Jack Hatfield over forty years ago. In the early years. Jack’s job as a full-time music instructor prohibited touring so he was content to perform on the East Tennessee convention circuit, local music venues, private and corporate events, and they did a stint in the 1980’s as the Dollywood bluegrass band. Having been around so long there have been many personnel changes. Notable True Blue alumni include well-known artists such as Roscoe Morgan, Richard Bennett, Paul Brewster, Clay Hess, Tim Laughlin, and Wayne Taylor. In 2023 after divesting himself from most of his other lifelong vocational obligations Jack was able to become more dedicated to his music. He made personnel changes and the band started more focused and regular practice and began introducing original material and exploring non-bluegrass music styles. They are looking forward to touring and working at more prestigious festivals and concert venues and releasing their original music.

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