Roman Reese and the Cardinal Sins

APRIL 26

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).

TIDALWAVE ROAD BLUEGRASS BAND

APRIL 27

MARBLE CITY BAND

MAY 3

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.

MARSHALL BROWN BLUEGRASS BAND

MAY 4

MIKE MCGILL AND THE REFILLS

may 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.

Blue Mother Tupelo

may 11

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. 

Big Pink

may 17

Big Pink is a Knoxville-based band that plays music by The Band, Neil Young, Bob Dylan and more.

hearts gone south

may 18

Hearts Gone South produces original classic-style country and honky tonk full of heart and soul, laced with wit and woe. Bringing fire and feeling to the age-old stories of heartbreak, love, and victory for the underdog. Hearts Gone South shoots straight from the hip with impassioned vocals, a tight rhythm section, and smoking leads to hit their target dead on. Shining like diamonds in a rhinestone world.

Ever More Nest

may 24

Rooted in Southern musical traditions and infused with confessional 90s angst, the music of Ever More Nest can likewise lull and rock you right off a front porch. Ever More Nest’s dynamic, homegrown voice—hugged by lush, church-pew harmonies—is complemented by ghostly, effusive guitars, spirited mandolin and banjo, mournful fiddle, and a rhythm section steady as a country train.

Tennessee Stifflegs

may 25

The Tennessee Stifflegs are an old-time string band is set to bring an energetic show to the stage and headed by Frank Bronson on fiddle and vocals with Thomas McNair accompanying on guitar and vocals, Nathan Black on banjo, and Tom Cook on upright bass.