Melissa Carper

MAY 17

Melissa Carper’s Borned In Ya is a reflection of her deep-rooted musical influences and artistic evolution. Inspired by Ralph Stanley’s words on “old-time mountain music,” Carper crafted the title track as an exploration of authenticity and self-discovery. Borned In Ya expands on her genre-blending artistry, incorporating gospel-infused grooves, honky-tonk energy, and jazz-inspired crooning.

MAL NOMBRE

MaY 23

MUDBUG STOMPERS

MAY 24

BRAND NEW BOX OF MATCHES & FRIENDS

MAY 30

THE TRUSTY HUCKSTERS

MAY 31

The Trusty Hucksters come from North Carolina, New England, Florida, the far reaches of the universe, and maybe…from under your bed. They slink out, they beam down, bringing you that tasty Tango from Tartarus, that Swing Jazz from Alcatraz, and that Mambo from below. Toss in another dollar for Vaudeville from the hills and a Rock and Roll Rigamarole you won’t find at the local market.

JUNE 6

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Jessica Watson, Seth Hopper, Barry Po Hannah

9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Roman Reese and the Cardinal Sins (21+)

JUNE 7

1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Matt A. Foster (all ages)

3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Jack Hatfield and Garrett Gregg (all ages)

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Mike McGill (all ages)

9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Big Creek Bluegrass (21+)

*All shows are free and open to all ages until 9:00 p.m.!

Mike McGill and the Refills

JUNE 13

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.

TRUE BLUE 

June 14

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.

BLUE MOTHER TUPELO

JUNE 20

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. 

STANDARD GRASS BAND

JUNE 21