>>Friday, September 2nd, 2022
Valle Crucis Park, behind the Mast Store Annex off Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis. 7:00 PM. FREE. With Soul Benefactor and Lauren Hayworth. Our 17th year playing as part of the Music in the Valle series, and one of our favorite places to play. Most of your friends will be there. Especially all your cheap friends, as this event is free, though you will be hit up for a $5 donation to the park. Picnicking (and getting a good spot on the lawn) starts at 5:00 PM or whenever you get hungry. Music starts at 6:00 PM and goes until 8:30 PM or so. The park is off of Broadstone Road behind the Mast Store Annex in Valle Crucis. There are playgrounds for kids, paved trails and picnic tables for everyone, and complimentary poop bags for your pet. Always good to bring a chair or a blanket.Friday and Saturday, October 7th and 8th, 2022
The 8th Annual Carolina Ramble & ReunionPrevious Shows:
Saturday, June 25th, 2021
Watauga County Farmers' Market. Boone, NC. As ever, one of our favorite perennial gigs. The Saturday morning farmers' market runs from 8 AM until 1 PM, and we'll play starting around 9 AM until about 12:30. Everything happens in the usual location at the Horn in the West parking lot in Boone. This show is free and open to the public. For more info about the farmer's market, visit http://wataugacountyfarmersmarket.org.Sunday, February 20th, 2022
AMEN Corner Benefit Jam @ the Apple BarnSaturday, October 16th, 2021
Watauga County Farmers' Market. Boone, NC. We will play starting around 9:00AM and play until about 11:30. The Saturday morning Farmers' Market is still in its usual location at the Horn in the West parking lot in Boone. As far as we know, you still need to wear a mask. This show is free and open to the public. The Saturday market runs from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM. We'll be hanging out in our usual spot, silently calculating a locals-to-tourists ratio in our heads, based solely on prevalence and content of printed clothing items. To get there, Take 105 Extension. Turn at the new First Citizens Bank onto Horn Avenue. Go 500 feet and the farmer's market is on the left. For more info about the farmer's market, visit http://wataugacountyfarmersmarket.org.Saturday, October 9th, 2021
The 7th Annual Carolina Ramble & ReunionSaturday, September 25th, 2021
Appalachian Mountain Brewery, OktoberfestSaturday, September 18th, 2021
Watauga County Farmers' Market. Boone, NC. We will play starting around 9:00AM and play until about 11:30. The Saturday morning Farmers' Market is still in its usual location at the Horn in the West parking lot in Boone. As far as we know, you still need to wear a mask. This show is free and open to the public. The Saturday market runs from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM. We'll be hanging out in our usual spot, silently calculating a locals-to-tourists ratio in our heads, based solely on prevalence and content of printed clothing items. To get there, Take 105 Extension. Turn at the new First Citizens Bank onto Horn Avenue. Go 500 feet and the farmer's market is on the left. For more info about the farmer's market, visit http://wataugacountyfarmersmarket.org.Saturday, May 1st, 2021
Watauga County Farmers' Market. Boone, NC. We will play starting around 9:00AM and play until about 11:30. The Saturday morning Farmers' Market is still in its usual location at the Horn in the West parking lot in Boone. As far as we know, you still need to wear a mask. This show is free and open to the public. The Saturday market runs from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM. We'll be hanging out in our usual spot, silently calculating a locals-to-tourists ratio in our heads, based solely on prevalence and content of printed clothing items. To get there, Take 105 Extension. Turn at the new First Citizens Bank onto Horn Avenue. Go 500 feet and the farmer's market is on the left. For more info about the farmer's market, visit http://wataugacountyfarmersmarket.org.November 8, 2020:
Todd New River Festival 2020Saturday, October 17th, 2020
Watauga County Farmers' Market. Boone, NC. We will play starting around 9:00AM and play until about 11:30. The Saturday morning Farmers' Market is still in its usual location at the Horn in the West parking lot in Boone. This show is free and open to the public. The Saturday market runs from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM. We'll be hanging out in the back corner where the cool kids are, from about 8:30-11:00 AM, playing 3/4 acoustic because 1/4 of us needs a powered bass amp. And Dave might leave early to go to another gig (or take a nap). To get there, Take 105 Extension. Turn at the new First Citizens Bank onto Horn Avenue. Go 500 feet and the farmer's market is on the left. For more info about the farmer's market, visit http://wataugacountyfarmersmarket.org.Friday, August 7, 2020:
We're excited to announce a virtual show for Valle Crucis Park on Friday, August 7th, at 6 PM. We love playing Valle Crucis Park every summer, and while it's not the same as being there, we're just glad to be playing live adn helping to support the park and our community.
Friday, July 24, 2020
Best Cellar/Inn at Ragged GardensFriday, October 18th, 2019
Boone Saloon 489 W. King St., Boone, NC. 10:00 PM. 828-264-1811. Filling in for the Talking Heads cover band, some of whom are ill. Not playing any Talking Heads, but if you want to recognize the songs you're hearing, pre-game here.Friday, October 18th, 2019, 2-5 p.m.
Semi-private Event.Sunday, October 6th, 2019
Lost Province Brewing Company, Nancy LaPlaca fundraiserSaturday, October 5th, 2018
Watauga County Farmers' Market. Boone, NC. We will play starting around 9:00AM and play until about 11:30. The Saturday morning Farmers' Market is still in its usual location at the Horn in the West parking lot in Boone. This show is free and open to the public. The Saturday market runs from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM. We'll be hanging out in the back corner where the cool kids are, from about 8:30-11:00 AM, playing 3/4 acoustic because 1/4 of us needs a powered bass amp. To get there, Take 105 Extension. Turn at the new First Citizens Bank onto Horn Avenue. Go 500 feet and the farmer's market is on the left. For more info about the farmer's market, visit http://wataugacountyfarmersmarket.org.Saturday, September 27th, 2019
The 6th Annual Carolina Ramble & ReunionSaturday, September 21st, 2016
Bristol Rhythm & Roots ReunionThursday, September 12th, 2019
One Of A Kind Art GalleryMicaville, NC. 7:00 PM. Excited to perform for the first time at the OOAK Gallery. We saw Malcom Holcombe here once, and it's a great place to see a show. They have ice cream, too. More info here.Friday, June 28th, 2019
Jones House Summer Concerts on the Lawn series. 604 West King Street, Boone, NC28607, 828-262-4576. At the historic Jones House in the heart of downtown Boone. 5:00 PM. We return to the Jones House for the popular Jones House Concerts on the Lawn series. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. The show is free and open to the public. More info hereSunday, June 16th, 2019
Molley Chomper CideryThursday, May 28th, 2019
Lost Province Brewing Company, Rock Against DementiaSaturday, May 5th, 2019
Lost Province Brewing CompanySaturday, February 9th, 2019
The Cardinal, Elayne Bishop Benefit 489 1711 HWY 105 Boone, North Carolina 28607 9:00 PM. 828-355-9600. More details to come, but we can safely say this will be our first time playing at the Cardinal, which if you don't know it yet, is one of the finest places to eat (and see music) in the Carolinas. They have Police Force pinball and Street Fighter, too, and a cool light fixture made from a bedspring, and an awesome bathroom mural, and crazy good cocktails, and the best fried chicken with pimiento cheese sandwich ever. Raffle drawings throughout the night with prizes from: Shear Shakti, Serendipity Salon, Canvas Beauty Bar, Chetola Salon, Reid's Cafe, Betty's Biscuits, The Gamekeeper, Neighborhood Yoga, High Country Doulas, Folklore, Captured Birth Photography, App Ski Mountain Passes, Boone Bike & Touring, Magic Cycles, Peddling Pig, Heavenly Day Spa- Skin Care Products & 2 Spray Tans, The Local, Kid Cove, Brass Roots Design, Tarpestery & Whisk Baker, Wren's Nest, Melanie's, Mark Freed Banjo Lessons (5), Handmade Jewelry, Recess, and Lost Province. Come out grab a burger, a few pints, and support a great cause. More info.Friday, January 11th, 2019
Boone Saloon 489 W. King St., Boone, NC. 10:00 PM. 828-264-1811. You'll finally be over your new year's eve hangover. Maybe. Either way, come join us for our first show of 2019, drink some beer, eat some fries, hear some music, and play some Ms. Pac Man or that trout-fishing pinball machine. If you want to recognize the songs you're hearing, pre-game here.Sunday, December 9th, 2018 [NOTE: Rescheduled for Thursday, January 3rd]
The Grey Eagle, Dave Desmelik Army of Love album release show., 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville, NC 28801, 828-232-5800. Western North Carolina singer-songwriter Dave Desmelik is releasing his latest album "‘Army of Love’ (Childhood Battles)", which he wrote in response to his and his family's experiences with pediatric brain cancer. Instead of doing the songs himself, he recruited area musicians to record the songs, including Rob and Jimmy on the song "Make A Wish." Tons of great musicians are on this album and will be playing at the release show, including Amanda Anne Platt (Honeycutters), Michael Ashworth and Mike Guggino (Steep Canyon Rangers), Andrew Scotchie, Jay Brown and Aditi Sethi-Brown, Alexa Rose, Melissa Hyman and Ryan Furstenberg (The Moon and You), Aaron Woody Wood, Laura Blackley, Jane Kramer, and Shannon Whitworth. Additional musicians are Andy Gibbon, Josh Gibbs, and Derrick Gardner. Proceeds benefit charities working to fight pediatric cancer. Get info here. PDF of directions here.Wednesday, December 5th, 2018
The Southside Beer GardenFriday, November 16th, 2018
Molley Chomper CiderySaturday, October 27th, 2018
Watauga County Farmers' Market. Boone, NC. You can get up early and wear a costume again, if you like! We don't judge. We love the Watauga Farmers' Market--it's Boone's town square on Saturday mornings, and always swangin'. It's late October in the High Country, so it might be snowing, but we will play starting around 9:00AM and play until about 11:30. The Saturday morning Farmers' Market is still in its usual location at the Horn in the West parking lot in Boone. This show is free and open to the public. The Saturday market runs from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM. We'll be hanging out in the back corner where the cool kids are, from about 8:30-11:00 AM, playing 3/4 acoustic because 1/4 of us needs a powered bass amp. To get there, Take 105 Extension. Turn at the new First Citizens Bank onto Horn Avenue. Go 500 feet and the farmer's market is on the left. For more info about the farmer's market, visit http://wataugacountyfarmersmarket.org.Friday, October 26th, 2018
Lost Province Brewing CompanySaturday, Oct. 13th, 2018
Private EventSaturday, September 29th, 2018
The 5th Annual Carolina Ramble & ReunionFriday, September 21, 2018
Best Cellar/Inn at Ragged GardensFriday, August 24th, 2018
Private EventSaturday, July 28th, 2018
Blowing Rock Draft House, Holler Mill, 883 Highland Ave.SE, Hickory, NC 28602 • (828) 855-9999 7-10 PM. Not our first time in Hickory, but our first time at the Blowing Rock Draft House. We suspect they have beer.Friday, July 27th, 2018
Valle Crucis Park, behind the Mast Store Annex off Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis. 7:00 PM. FREE. This will be our 12th year as part of the summer "Music in the Valle" series. Definitely one of our favorite places to play. We don't have to change our Friday plans because it's where we'd be anyway. All your friends will be there. Especially all your cheap friends, as this event is free. A $5 donation to the park is suggested, though. Picnicking (and getting a good spot on the lawn) starts at 6:00 PM or whenever you get hungry. Music starts at 7:00 PM and goes until 8:30 PM or so. The park is off of Broadstone Road behind the Mast Store Annex in Valle Crucis. There are playgrounds for kids, paved trails and picnic tables for everyone, and complimentary poop bags for your pet. Always good to bring a chair or a blanket.Saturday, July 21st, 2018
Boone Saloon: RESPLENDENT VERGE ALBUM RELEASE PARTY! 489 W. King St., Boone, NC. 10:00 PM. 828-264-1811. We're releasing our third album, Resplendent Verge. It's going to be a party--come celebrate with us! Pre-order a CDs or digital download of Resplendent Verge now.Friday, July 13th, 2018
Boone Saloon: Brewer's Big Badass Birthday Benefit Bonanza 489 W. King St., Boone, NC. 10:00 PM. 828-264-1811. There's no better way to spend a Friday the 13th than celebrating Dave's birthday at the Boone Saloon with most of Boone's top musicians (and us, to balance things out). All proceeds will go to the the A.M.E.N. Corner charity helping musicians with medical issues or down on their luck in other ways.Wednesday, June 6th, 2018
The Southside Beer GardenSaturday, June 2nd, 2017
Watauga County Farmers' Market. Boone, NC. We love the Watauga Farmers' Market--it's Boone's town square on Saturday mornings, and always hoppin'. We will play starting around 9:00AM and play until about 11:30. The Saturday morning Farmers' Market is still in its usual location at the Horn in the West parking lot in Boone. This show is free and open to the public. The Saturday market runs from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM. We'll be hanging out in the back corner where the cool kids are, from about 8:30-11:00 AM, playing 3/4 acoustic. To get there, Take 105 Extension. Turn at the new First Citizens Bank onto Horn Avenue. Go 500 feet and the farmer's market is on the left. For more info about the farmer's market, visit http://wataugacountyfarmersmarket.org.Saturday, May 18th, 2018
Mountain Pathways Spring Gala, at the Harvest House, 247 Boone Heights Drive, in Boone, NC, with Momma Molasses. Tickets are $60 per person and include three drink tickets each; proceeds go to Mountain Pathways School. Catering by Reid's Cafe, so you know it's going to taste good, and with three drinks in you, you'll probably have a pretty decent time. More info here.Sunday, May 6th, 2018
Benefit Concert for St. John's Music Series, at the home of Pam Conover and Ray Lutz, in Valle Crucis at 241 Old Crows Road, with proceeds benefiting the St. John's summer concert series. Tickets are $25 per person, tax deductible, and are available in Skiles Hall after Sunday services, in the Parish office during the week, or at the gate on the day of the event. Bring a picnic, blanket or lawn chairs, and beverages to enjoy as early as 4 p.m. prior to the concert at 5. The Conover/Lutz home is approximately three miles down Dutch Creek Road on the left side at the only stone mail box. From Banner Elk via 194, turn right on Dutch Creek Road just past Holy Cross Episcopal Church. From Boone Broadstone Road, turn at the elementary school and follow 194 to Dutch Creek Road, turning left on Dutch Creek Road just past the Conference Center. Parking is available, but CARPOOLING from Holy Cross Church is strongly recommended.Thursday, April 26th, 2018
UpCountry Brewing Songwriter Series, with Dave Desmelik and Tina CollinsFriday, February 9th, 2018
The Willow Tree Coffeehouse & Music Room, with EarleineFriday, December 15th, 2017
Lost Province Brewing CompanySaturday, October 28th, 2017
Watauga County Farmers' Market. Boone, NC. We will play starting around 9:00AM and play until about 11:30. The Saturday morning Farmers' Market is still in its usual location at the Horn in the West parking lot in Boone. This show is free and open to the public. The Saturday market runs from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM. We'll be hanging out in the back corner where the cool kids are, from about 8:30-11:00 AM, playing 3/4 acoustic. To get there, Take 105 Extension. Turn at the new First Citizens Bank onto Horn Avenue. Go 500 feet and the farmer's market is on the left. For more info about the farmer's market, visit http://wataugacountyfarmersmarket.org.Friday, October 27th, 2017
Boone Saloon: Earleine CD Release Party 489 W. King St., Boone, NC. 10:00 PM. 828-264-1811. We'll be helping our pal Earleine celebrate the release of her new album, and she'll borrow 3/4 of us for the show. Momma Molasses will also be there. And 4/4 of us will play at some point, too, and we'll do some songs in 3/4, 4/4, and maybe 6/8.Saturday, October 7th, 2017
Lost Province Brewing CompanyWednesday, Otober 4th, 2017
The Speckled TroutSaturday, September 23rd, 2017
The 3rd Annual Carolina Ramble & ReunionFriday, September 8th, 2017
Private EventFriday, August 19th, 2017
Todd Summer Music Series, Walter & Annie B. Cook Park, Todd, NC (the park across from the Todd General Store). 6:00-8:00 PM. We are right proud to return to Todd's summer music concert series, which is always a good time. Spend an afternoon by the river and see some music. Free.Friday, July 14th, 2017
Valle Crucis Park, behind the Mast Store Annex off Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis. 7:00 PM. FREE. This will be our eleventh year as part of the summer "Music in the Valle" series. Pretty much the place to be on a Friday evening, especially now that they have a proper sound system--woo hoo! All our friends will be there. Especially all our cheap friends, as this event is free. You can donate some cash to the park if you like, though. Picnicking (and getting a good spot on the lawn) starts at 6:00 PM or whenever you get hungry. Music starts at 7:00 PM and goes until 8:30 PM or so. The park is off of Broadstone Road behind the Mast Store Annex in Valle Crucis. There are playgrounds for kids, paved trails and picnic tables for everyone, and complimentary poop bags for your pet. Always good to bring a chair or a blanket.Saturday, July 8th, 2017
Watauga County Farmers' Market. Boone, NC. We will play starting around 9:00AM and play until about 11:30. The Saturday morning Farmers' Market is still in its usual location at the Horn in the West parking lot in Boone. This show is free and open to the public. The Saturday market runs from 8:00 AM until noon. We'll be playing totally acoustic and singing out into the air, except Rich will hopefully have that sweet little busking amp that he borrowed last year. Not for vegetablephobics. To get there, Take 105 Extension. Turn at the new First Citizens Bank onto Horn Avenue. Go 500 feet and the farmer's market is on the left. For more info about the farmer's market, visit http://wataugacountyfarmersmarket.org.Friday, June 30th, 2017
Boone Saloon: Allman Brothers Birthday Benefit Bash 489 W. King St., Boone, NC. 10:00 PM. 828-264-1811. We'll all be playing with various other musicians rocking outs some Allman Brothers Band covers to celebrate Dave's birthday and raise money for the A.M.E.N.* Corner (*Area Musicians Experiencing Need).Wednesday, June 7th, 2017
Blue Ridge Conservancy's 17th Annual Gamekeeper Wine/Beer Tasting and Auction, Blowing Rock American LegionThursday, May 25th, 2017
Lost Province Brewing CompanyFriday, May 19th, 2017
Best Cellar/Inn at Ragged GardensWednesday, May 17th, 2017
Appalachian Mountain Brewery, Appalachian Voices Share NightSaturday, April 22nd, 2017
McDonald Artisan Farm FairFriday, February 10th, 2017
Murphy's with Earline 747 W. King St., Boone, NC. 10:00 PM. The fabulous Earline will borrow our 'lectric guitar player and start the show with a short set around 10 PM. 'twill be a hard act to follow, but we will be on directly after that.Saturday, January 14th, 2017
TwigsSaturday, December 10th, 2016
Annual High Country Holiday Throwdown! at the Boone Saloon with Valley of Neptune, dB & Friends, the Good King Wences-son-in-laws, and a Santa-sack-load of special guestsFriday, December 2nd, 2016
Lost Province Brewing CompanySaturday, October 1st, 2016
The 3rd Annual Carolina Ramble & ReunionSaturday, September 17th, 2016
Bristol Rhythm & Roots ReunionSaturday, September 10th, 2016
Watauga County Farmers' Market. Boone, NC. We will play starting around 9:00AM and play until about 11:30. The Saturday morning Farmers' Market is still in its usual location at the Horn in the West parking lot in Boone. This show is free and open to the public. The Saturday market runs from 8:00 AM until noon. All four of us will be there, for a change, playing totally acoustic and singing out into the air, except Rich will still have that sweet little busking amp that he's borrowing. To get there, Take 105 Extension. Turn at the new First Citizens Bank onto Horn Avenue. Go 500 feet and the farmer's market is on the left. For more info about the farmer's market, visit http://wataugacountyfarmersmarket.org.Saturday, September 3rd, 2016
Boone Saloon with The Note RopersSaturday, September 3rd, 2016
Private EventSaturday, August 27th, 2016
High Country Beer Fest, with the Backsliders and Dead of Winter High Country Fairgrounds, 748 Roby Greene Rd, Boone, NC 28607 (828) 262-2946. Our fourth year at one of the best outdoor events in the High Country. We're not going to bother describing it too much, since you're already planning on being there. Get your tickets early; it always sells out in advance. More info hereFriday, August 26th, 2016
Songwriter Show, Jones House Summer Concerts on the Lawn series. 604 West King Street, Boone, NC28607, 828-262-4576. At the historic Jones House in the heart of downtown Boone. 5:00 PM. We return to the Jones House for the popular Jones House Concerts on the Lawn series. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. The show is free and open to the public. More info hereFriday, August 19th, 2016
Private EventSaturday,August 13th, 2016
Watauga County Farmers' Market. Boone, NC. We will play starting around 9:00AM and play until about 11:30. The Saturday morning Farmers' Market is still in its usual location at the Horn in the West parking lot in Boone. This show is free and open to the public. The Saturday market runs from 8:00 AM until noon. This Saturday we will be an acoustic trio, but we are pleased to announce that Rich will have a sweet little busking amp that he's borrowing, so everyone can hear the bass. To get there, Take 105 Extension. Turn at the new First Citizens Bank onto Horn Avenue. Go 500 feet and the farmer's market is on the left. For more info about the farmer's market, visit http://wataugacountyfarmersmarket.org.Friday, July 29th, 2016
Valle Crucis Park, behind the Mast Store Annex off Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis. 7:00 PM. FREE. This will be our tenth(!) year as part of the summer "Music in the Valle" series. Come hang out with us by the Watauga River at "the best park in the world," as some of our friends like to call it. Picnicking (and getting a good spot on the lawn) starts at 6 PM or whenever you get hungry. Music starts at 7 PM and goes until 8:30 PM or so. The park is off of Broadstone Road behind the Mast Store Annex in Valle Crucis. There are playgrounds for kids, paved trails and picnic tables for everyone, and complimentary poop bags for your dog. Or pig. Might be good to bring a chair or a blanket. Apparently, pigs prefer blankets.Tuesday, July 26th, 2016
Private EventTuesday, July 12th, 2016
Lost Province Brewing Company, Summer CD Launch Party for "Music in the Mountains, Vol. 1," with Melissa Reaves and Sound TravelerSaturday, July 9th, 2016
Private EventFriday, May 27th, 2016
Best Cellar/Inn at Ragged GardensSaturday, May 28th, 2016
Watauga County Farmers' Market. Boone, NC. We're pleased to be returning to the Watauga Farmers' Market for a morning of off-the-grid acoustic tunes. We will play starting around 9:00AM and play a couple hours. The Saturday morning Farmers' Market is still in its usual location at the Horn in the West parking lot in Boone. This show is free and open to the public. The Saturday market runs from 8:00 AM until noon. Come support your local farmers and local musicians. As usual when we play the farmer's market, this will be more of a toned-down acoustic deal, and this Saturday we will be a trio. To get there, Take 105 Extension. Turn at the new First Citizens Bank onto Horn Avenue. Go 500 feet and the farmer's market is on the left. For more info about the farmer's market, visit http://wataugacountyfarmersmarket.org.Friday, May 6th, 2016
Lost Province Brewing CompanySaturday, March 19th, 2016
TwigsSaturday, January 16th, 2016
Boone Saloon with Possum JenkinsFriday, December 18th, 2015
Annual High Country Holiday Throwdown! at the Boone Saloon with Soul Benefactor and a sleigh-load of special guestsFriday, October 30th, 2015
Lost Province Brewing CompanyTuesday, October 20th, 2015
Jack of the Wood--Songwriters in the Round 95 Patton Ave., Asheville, NC. 828-252-5445. 7:00-9:00P.M. Jimmy will return to Jack of the Wood for another evening of raw song swapping with a couple other fellow starving songwriters. Should be lovely. No cover. More info here.Saturday, October 10th, 2015
Private EventFriday, October 2nd, 2015
Best Cellar/Inn at Ragged GardensSaturday, September 25th, 2015
The 2nd Annual Carolina Ramble and ReunionSaturday, August 29th, 2015
High Country Beer Fest, with Cha Wa and Grayson Capps High Country Fairgrounds, 748 Roby Greene Rd, Boone, NC 28607 (828) 262-2946. Our third year at one of the best events in the High Country. Last year it expanded and took over the High Country Fairgrounds, which will again be the venue. We're not going to bother describing it too much, since you're already planning on being there. Get your tickets early; it always sells out in advance. More info hereSaturday, August 15th, 2015
"The Mane Event, A Musical Celebration for the Benefit of the Love Valley Arena," The Silver Spur SaloonFriday, July 31st, 2015
Valle Crucis Park, behind the Mast Store Annex off Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis. 7:00 PM. FREE. This will be our ninth(!) year as part of the summer "Music in the Valle" series. Come hang out with us by the Watauga River at "the best park in the world," as some of our friends like to call it. Picnicking (and getting a good spot on the lawn) starts at 6 PM or whenever you get hungry. Music starts at 7 PM and goes until 8:30 PM or so. The park is off of Broadstone Road behind the Mast Store Annex in Valle Crucis. There are playgrounds for kids, paved trails and picnic tables for everyone, and complimentary poop bags for your dog. And the Watauga River. And lots of grass. Might be good to bring a chair or a blanket.Saturday, July 18th, 2015
Lost Province Brewing CompanyFriday, July 3rd, 2015
Boone Saloon: Brewer's Big Badass Birthday Benefit Bonanza 489 W. King St., Boone, NC. 10:00 PM. 828-264-1811. Yet another Brewer's Birthday Benefit deal, with lots of other bands and stuff, etc, most of which feature the aging birthday boy himself, Mr. Dave Brewer. Tons of special guests and great bands including our friends the Rubber Checks, Soul Benefactor, and the George Jonestown Massacree. You will not be sorry you stayed up late, we promise. (At least not until Saturday morning.) Proceeds will go to the A.M.E.N.* Corner (*Area Musicians Experiencing Need--not including the aforementioned Mr. Brewer, who is always in need of something, like musical equipment, another whiskey shot, a good razor, a clue, etc. We love you, Dave--Happy Birthday!Friday, May 29th, 2015
Best Cellar/Inn at Ragged GardensSaturday, May 23rd, 2015
The Porch BarThursday, May 7th, 2015
Boone Saloon, with Guy MarshallSaturday, May 2nd, 2015
Village Vision FestivalSaturday, April 18th, 2015
Lost Province Brewing CompanyFriday, January 30th, 2015
Lost Province Brewing CompanySaturday, December 20th, 2014
TwigsFriday, December 5th, 2014
High Country Holiday Throwdown! at the Boone Saloon with Soul Benefactor and a sleigh-load of special guestsFriday, October 24th, 2014
Best Cellar/Inn at Ragged GardensSaturday, October 4th, 2014
The inaugural Carolina Ramble and ReunionThursday, October 9th, 2014
Boone Saloon, with the Appleseed CollectiveFriday, October 10th, 2014
The Willow Tree Coffeehouse & Music RoomSaturday, October 11th, 2014
Private Event.Saturday, August 30st, 2014
High Country Beer Fest, with Cary Hudson and Grayson Capps, and Jimo Mathus and the Tri-State Coalition High Country Fairgrounds, 748 Roby Greene Rd, Boone, NC 28607 (828) 262-2946. Our second year at one of the best events in the High Country. This year it has expanded and moved to the High Country Fairgrounds. We're not going to bother describing it too much, since you're already planning on being there. We are stoked to share the stage with Cary Hudson again, as well as Jimbo Mathus and friends. More info hereFriday, August 22nd, 2014
Valle Crucis Park, behind the Mast Store Annex off Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis. 7:00 PM. FREE. Looks like we get a 2nd chance to play at Valle Crucis this summer...So, as we were saying, this will be our eighth year as part of the summer "Music in the Valle" series. This time, Noelle from Grow Well and her beautiful voice will be joining us.Thursday, July 24th, 2014
Boone Saloon, with Rob Nance and the Lost Souls featuring Ryan FurstenbergSaturday, July 18th, 2014
Valle Crucis Park, behind the Mast Store Annex off Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis. 7:00 PM. FREE. This will be our eighth year as part of the summer "Music in the Valle" series. Come hang out with us by the Watauga River at "the best park in the world," as some of our friends like to call it. Picnicking (and getting a good spot on the lawn) starts at 6 PM or whenever you get hungry. Music starts at 7 PM and goes until 8:30 PM or so. The park is off of Broadstone Road behind the Mast Store Annex in Valle Crucis. There are playgrounds for kids, paved trails and picnic tables for everyone, and complimentary poop bags for your dog. And the Watauga River. And lots of grass. Might be good to bring a chair or a blanket.Tuesday, July 15th, 2014
Jack of the Wood--Songwriters in the Round 95 Patton Ave., Asheville, NC. 828-252-5445. 7:00-9:00P.M. Jimmy will return to Jack of the Wood for another evening of songwritery goodness with Brian Dolzani and Hannah Kaminer. No cover. More info here.Saturday, July 12th, 2013
Boone Saloon: Brewer's Big-Ass Birthday Bash 489 W. King St., Boone, NC. 10:00 PM. 828-264-1811. Yet another Brewer's Big-Ass Birthday Bash, with lots of other bands and stuff, etc, usually featuring Mr. Dave Brewer. Come help our friend and drummer, the aforementioned Mr. Brewer, forget about his birthday while raising some money for good causes. Always a good time. Always.Friday, July 11th, 2014
Best Cellar/Inn at Ragged GardensSunday, June 15th, 2014
Alpen Inn Summer Concert Series Beech Mountain, NC. 828-387-2252. 5:00-9:00P.M. We are excited to join this concert series this year in the highest incorporated town east of the Rocky Mountains. More info here. Well, last time we checked, there was no concert info there, but you can at least find directions...Saturday, June 14th, 2014
Private Event.Saturday, May 31st, 2014
Acoustic Coffeehouse 415 W. Walnut St., Johnson City, TN 37604. 8:00-10:00 P.M. We last played here as wee lads in 2007. We are happy to return to Johnson City for an early evening show. No cover. More info here.Friday, May 30th, 2014
Boone Saloon: Boone-Skootin'-Boogie: A Benefit for Kent Walker 489 W. King St., Boone, NC. 10:00 PM. 828-264-1811. 10:00 P.M. With Rubber Checks and George Jonestown Massacre. We will play first (in a quieter missing-man formation, since Rich won't get there until late). More info here.Tuesday, May 28th, 2014
Altamont Brewing Co.--Songwriters in the Round, with Dave Desmelik and Betsey Franck 1042 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806. 828-575-2400. 8:00P.M. Jimmy will join our good friend Dave Desmelik as well as Betsy Franck for a songwriters in the round show. No cover. More info here.Saturday, April 19th, 2014
RenéeFest 2014. (Private event.)Thursday, April 3rd, 2014
Galileo'sMonday, March 3rd, 2014
Benefit for Cora Lynn Bryk at Hob Nob Café 506 West King Street, Boone, NC. 6:00-10:00 P.M. Cora Lynn Bryk, daughter of Cory and Jenny Bryk, was recently diagnosed with leukemia and we are raising money to help her through a safe recovery. Please come out to support our friend and local farmer, Cory Bryk and his family. One half of us (Jimmy and Rich) will play a short set. Bands Grow Well and Bootstrap Slick will also play. $5 cover will go to the Bryk family, as well as half of all proceeds from drinks and food. The menu will include specially made appetizers with locally raised and organically grown chicken and pork provided by the Bryk's New Life Farm. More info here.Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013
Jack of the Wood--Songwriters in the Round 95 Patton Ave., Asheville, NC. 828-252-5445. 7:00-9:00P.M. Jimmy will join two other songwriters for an evening of songwritery goodness. No cover. More info hereSaturday, August 31st, 2013
High Country Beer Fest 775 Bodenheimer Drive Boone, NC 28607 (828) 262-2946. We're not going to bother describing it, since you're already planning on being there. More info hereFriday, August 30th, 2013
Jones House Summer Concerts on the Lawn series. 604 West King Street, Boone, NC28607, 828-262-4576. With Rod Farthing and Tom Shirley. At the historic Jones House in the heart of downtown Boone. 5:00 PM. Join us for the popular Jones House Concerts on the Lawn series. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. The show is free and open to the public. More info hereFriday, Thursday, August 29th, 2013
The Garage w/The Coal Men. 110 West 7th Street, Winston-Salem, NC. 10:00 PM. (336) 777-1127. We are finally heading to Winston-Salem again. Your significant other is again yelling "Road Trip!" in the background. You can ride the bus from Boone, if you want--the Garage is only two blocks from the bus station. No, we can not give you a ride home. Oh, alright, if you're paying for the Waffle House visit after the show. Please check out The Coal Men and more info at www.the-garage.ws/.Sunday, August 25th, 2013
Foscoe Country Corners Late afternoon. More info to come.Friday, July 12th, 2013
Best Cellar/Inn at Ragged GardensSaturday, July 6th, 2013
Boone Saloon: Exile on King Street Show. 489 W. King St., Boone, NC. 10:00 PM. 828-264-1811. A special version of Brewer's Big-Ass Birthday Bash. With lots of other bands including Possum Jenkins, Soul Benefactor, the Brown-eyed Handsome Band, etc. Playing all Rolling Stones songs to help our friend and drummer Dave Brewer (also of the aforementioned bands) celebrate his birthday while raising some money for good causes. Some of the aforementioned bands will play on Friday night; others on Saturday, including us.Saturday, June 29, 2013
Valle Crucis Park, behind the Mast Store Annex off Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis. ~6:30 PM. FREE. That's right--we are playing at Valle Crucis two nights in a row. This night will feature our mellower trio version (i.e., sans drums). We will play between Riverfest, which ends at 6:00, and the Wild and Scenic Film Festival, which will start when it gets dark enough. In other words, the music starts at 6:30 or 7:00 PM and goes until 8:00 or 8:30 PM. The park is located off of Broadstone Road behind the Mast Store Annex in Valle Crucis. There are playgrounds for kids. And lots of grass. Bring a chair or a blanket, if you want. And maybe a jacket for after it gets dark.Friday, June 28, 2013
Valle Crucis Park, behind the Mast Store Annex off Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis. 7:00 PM. FREE. This will be our seventh year as part of the summer "Music in the Park" series. Come hang out with us by the Watauga River at "the best park in the world," as some of our friends like to call it. Picnicking (and getting a good spot on the lawn) starts at 6 PM or whenever you get hungry. Music starts at 7 PM and goes until 8:30 PM or so. The park is off of Broadstone Road behind the Mast Store Annex in Valle Crucis. There are playgrounds for kids. And lots of grass. Bring a chair or a blanket, if you want.Friday, June 14th, 2013
Honeybear Campground & Nature Center 229 Honey Bear Campground Road (off Poplar Grove Rd), Boone, NC. 828-963-4586 8:00-10:00 PM. It isn't Mother's Day weekend, but Father's Day weekend is also an important time for worthless sons and sons-in-law. So we are celebrating at Honeybear Campground. It will be our first show there, and from what we hear, it is a great place to hear music in the great outdoors. The public is invited, and cover is only $3. There will also be a poker tournament--be sure to let your dad win, not to mention your father-in-law. More info here.Saturday, May 25th, 2013
Blowing Rock Produce 2013 Open House. Blowing Rock Produce and Provisions, 8100 Valley Boulevard, Blowing Rock, NC, on 321 Bypass beside Papa Joe's, 828-295-3550. EARLY (1:00-5:00 PM) and FREE. More info here.Saturday, May 18th, 2013
Harvest HouseFriday, May 17th, 2013
Best CellarSaturday, May 11th, 2013.
Linville Falls WineryTuesday, April 16th, 2013
Galileo'sSaturday, March 30th, 2013.
Linville Falls WinerySaturday, March 23rd, 2013.
Linville Falls WinerySaturday, March 2nd, 2013
French Broad Brewing CompanySaturday, February 16th, 2013.
Linville Falls WineryMonday, December 31st, 2012
NEW YEAR'S EVE with Possum Jenkins at the Boone SaloonFriday, December 14th, 2012
High Country Holiday Throwdown! at the Boone Saloon with Potluck, The Brown Eyed Handsome Band, Soul Benefactor, and a (short) bus-load of special guestsSaturday, September 29th, 2012
New River WinerySaturday, September 8th, 2012
Private event.Saturday, September 1st, 2012
Watauga County Farmers' Market. Boone, NC. We will play starting around 8:30 or 9:00AM and play a couple hours. The Saturday morning Farmers' Market will still be in its usual location at the Horn in the West parking lot in Boone. This show is free and open to the public. Tthe Saturday market runs from 8:00 AM until noon. Come support your local farmers and local musicians. As usual when we play the farmer's market, this will be more of a toned-down acoustic deal. It may even be completely off-grid acoustic, depending on the electricity situation. To get there, Take 105 Extension. Turn at the new First Citizens Bank onto Horn Avenue. Go 500 feet and the farmer's market is on the left. For more info about the farmer's market, visit http://wataugacountyfarmersmarket.org/index.html.Saturday, August 25th, 2012
Private event.Friday, July 6th, 2012
Jones House Concerts on the Lawn, with Possum JenkinsALSO on Friday, July 6th, 2012
Dave Brewer's Semi-Annual Quasi-Coherent Trigentennial-Plus Birthday Bash at the Boone SaloonFriday, June 29, 2012
Valle Crucis Park, behind the Mast Store Annex off Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis. This will be our sixth year as part of the summer "Music in the Park" series. Unlike us, this free series gets better (and seems to be getting more popular) every year. Bring a picnic, walk around the pond, throw a frisbee, chase your kids around, enjoy someone else's picnic while they are chasing their kids, etc. Picnicking (and getting a good spot on the lawn) starts at 6 PM or whenever you get hungry. Show starts at 7 PM and goes until 8:30 PM or so. The park is off of Broadstone Road behind the Mast Store Annex in Valle Crucis. There is a playground for kids. Bring a chair or a blanket, if you want.Sunday, April 29th, 2012
Private party.Tuesday, April 24th, 2012
Galileo's, with Folk and Dagger and Corporate FandangoSaturday, April 21st, 2012
ReneeFest 2012. (Private party.)Saturday, January 28th, 2012
Boone Saloon, with the Major SevensSunday, December 4th, 2011, 4:00 PM!
Galileo'sSunday, October 23rd, 2011
Private Event.Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Boone Saloon, 489 W. King St., Boone, NC. 10:00 PM. 828-264-1811. A celebration and fundraiser for Alan Scherlen's campaign for Boone Town Council. Special guests to include Laura England on vocals and Melissa Reaves on violin. Info here. Alan's announcement here. Slanderous blog post here.Friday, September 9th, 2011
New River Winery, 165 Piney Creek Rd, Lansing, NC. (336) 384-1213 This will be our first time at the New River Winery. We will start around 9:00 PM and play until we've scared everyone off. Just hazarding a guess, but there will probably be wine available. More info and schedule here. Blog post here.Friday, August 26th, 2011
Valle Crucis Park, behind the Mast Store Annex off Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis. With special Guest Melissa Reaves on violin and vocals! This will be our fifth year as part of the summer "Music in the Park" series. The new stage makes this a whole new event. This show is free and open to the public. Bring a picnic, walk around the pond, throw a frisbee, chase your kids around, enjoy someone else's picnic while they are chasing their kids, etc. Grilling and potluck starts at 6 PM. Show starts at 7 PM and goes until 9 PM or so. The park is off of Broadstone Road behind the Mast Store Annex in Valle Crucis. There is a playground for kids. Bring a chair, if you want. Blog post here. More info and schedule here.Friday, August 12th, 2011
Old Butler Days. Butler, TN. 4:30 PM-6:00 PM. We will be one of many bands helping raise money for the Butler Ruritan Club's food bank and tornado victim fund. Duo version of the Worthless Son-in-Laws with Jimmy and Rob. Country and old time jam session follows us. More info to come.Saturday, July 16th, 2011
Valle Crucis Park, Watauga River Partners' Picnic in the Park. Behind the Mast Store Annex off Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis, NC. 5:00 PM-8:00 PM. We will play at the beginning and at the end of the event. Free. Event info here. For more information about Watauga River Partners, click here.Saturday, July 9th, 2011
Boone Saloon, Tornado Relief Benefit Concert, w/assorted special guests, including Jacob Turner and Dog Tale. 489 W. King St., Boone, NC. 10:00 PM. 828-264-1811. A big party for a great cause--all proceeds go to the American Red Cross Southern Tornadoes and Related Floods Fund. Only $5.Friday, June 17th, 2011
Jones House Summer Concerts on the Lawn series. 604 West King Street, Boone, NC28607, 828-262-4576. At the historic Jones House in the heart of downtown Boone. 5:00 PM. Join us for the popular Jones House Concerts on the Lawn series. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on the lawn. By the way, our CD is also for sale at the Jones House, with some of the proceeds going to the Watauga County Arts Council. This will be a drum-less version of the Son-in-Laws. The show is free and open to the public. More info hereSaturday, June 18th, 2011
Todd Summer Music Series, Walter & Annie B. Cook Park, Todd, NC (the park across from the Todd General Store). 5:00 PM. This year will be a bit differeint from previous years, as the series has become a monthly, rather than a weekly event. Also, there will be two bands instead of one. Also, things will start later, so you won't be scrambling for shade during the heat of the day. We play the first slot at 5:00 PM. Then stick around for The King Bees. Free.Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
Watauga County Wednesday Farmers' Market. Boone, NC. This will be a duo or trio version of the band. We will play from about 9:00AM to 11:00AM. The Wednesday Farmers' Market will be in a new location this year at the Boone K-Mart parking lot. This show is free and open to the public. Tthe Wednesday market also has new hours, running from 8:00 AM until 11AM. For more info about the farmer's market, click here.Saturday, May 28th, 2011
The Artfull Palette. Rosen Concert Hall, ASU Campus, Boone, NC. 6:30 PM. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED--PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR NEW DATE LATER THIS SUMMER. This is a benefit for the Watauga Arts Council. Jimmy will be playing solo, possibly on piano, if one is available. Tickets are $40 per person, $75 for couples, include dinner and other entertainment, and are available here. Facebook event page here.Saturday, May 21st, 2011
Watauga County Farmers' Market. Boone, NC. We will play starting around 8:30 or 9:00AM and play a couple hours, fueled by Bald Guy Brew. The Saturday morning Farmers' Market will still be in its usual location at the Horn in the West parking lot in Boone. This show is free and open to the public. Tthe Saturday market runs from 8:00 AM until noon. Come support your local farmers and local musicians. As usual when we play the farmer's market, this will be more of a toned-down acoustic deal. To get there, Take 105 Extension. Turn at the new First Citizens Bank onto Horn Avenue. Go 500 feet and the farmer's market is on the left. For more info about the farmer's market, visit http://wataugacountyfarmersmarket.org/index.html.Sunday, May 8th, 2011
Art-B-Que. Franklin St., Avondale Estates, GA 30002 (678) 572-OINK. 4:00 PM. Very excited for our second gig in the Atlanta area. It will be Mother's day, so treat your mom to some great BBQ, art, and music. Bands will be playing from 12:00 to 9:00 PM. Our pals Possum Jenkins play at 2:30 PM, and we go on at 4:00 PM. Art-B-Que website here. Directions here.Saturday, April 9th, 2011
Galileo's. 1087 W. King Street, Boone, NC 28607, (828) 355-9591. 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM. Galileo's is a great place to see music. Hope you can join us. Print a poster for this show here.Friday, April 1st, 2011
Char Restaurant and Bar, GSAS Pie Auction. 179 Howard Street, Boone, NC. 828-266-2179 A big party to raise money for student travel and research. With pie.Saturday, March 12th, 2011
Boone Saloon, w/Caleb Caudle and the Bayonets and Onward, Soldiers. 489 W. King St., Boone, NC. 10:00 PM. 828-264-1811. Come celebrate the dregs of spring break with us at the Saloon. We'll be there with two great bands from out of town: Caleb Caudle and the Bayonets, from Winston-Salem, NC, and Onward, Soldiers, from Wilmington, NC.Friday, February 25th, 2011
Boone Saloon, w/Naked Gods, benefit show. 489 W. King St., Boone, NC. 10:00 PM. 828-264-1811. $7, proceeds go to help pay medical bills for a friend. Check out our friends the amazing Naked Gods here.Saturday, February 19th, 2011
Murphy's, Dave Brewer & More-Than-Friends Jam. 747 W. King St., Boone, NC. 10:00 PM. We will open the show with a short set around 10 PM, with the multi-talented namesake of this special occasion banging on the drums.Saturday, October 23rd, 2010
Valle Crucis Punkin Fest. On Broadstone Rd by the Mast Store Annex. Valle Crucis,, NC. 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. We are playing outside during the festivities minus an hour there in the middle so some storytellers can tell some stories. Family-friendly (for a change).Thursday, October 14th, 2010
Boone Saloon, w/Guard the Van. 489 W. King St., Boone, NC. 10:00 PM. 828-264-1811. Another opportunity to start your weekend on Thursday like everybody else.Saturday, August 7th,, 2010
Galileo's, Walk for Breast Cancer Benefit show with the Drawlstrings, High Country Neck-Beard Orchestra, the Major Sevens, and Speedo & the Ramblers. 1087 W. King Street, Boone, NC 28607, (828) 355-9591. West King Street, Boone, NC28607, 828-262-4576. The show starts at 6:00 PM, we go on at 8:00 PM. Big show with auction, art raffle, speakers, & music. Cover is $5 for a good cause. More info and Facebook event link here. Photos here.Friday, August 6th, 2010
Jones House Summer Concerts on the Lawn series. 604 West King Street, Boone, NC28607, 828-262-4576. At the historic Jones House in the heart of downtown Boone. 5:00 PM. Join us as we open the Jones House 2008 summer Concerts on the Lawn series. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on the lawn, and after the show, check out the new art exhibits by local artists (and you can also check out some refreshments) inside the Jones House. By the way, our CD is also for sale at the Jones House, with some of the proceeds going to the Watauga County Arts Council. The show is free and open to the public. More info here.Friday, July 30th, 2010
Todd General Store, Just North of the Todd fire Station at 3866 Railroad Grade Road, Todd, NC. 336-877-1067, Rob, Jimmy, and maybe Rich playing as part of the Todd General Store "homemade jam" series. Info here. Free/Donation.Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
MTN Television, Cable channel 18. Interview with Cherry Johnson of the Watauga County Arts Council about the Upcoming Jones House show, as well as a live in-studio performance. Not sure about the airing time (some time this evening), but the show will be archived at www.mtn18.com. Free.Saturday, July 24th, 2010
Todd Summer Music Series, Walter & Annie B. Cook Park, Todd, NC (the park across from the Todd General Store). 2:00-4:00 PM. Looking forward to playing here again; the Todd park is just a nice place to be. It's located in beautiful and historic Todd (off NC Hwy 194, 11 mi. north of Boone), Ride a bike along Railroad Grade Road, float on the New river, hang out in the park, have a picnic, listen to music. Not necessarily in that order. You may want to bring a chair and/or an umbrella for shade (or get there early to claim a tree). Free.Friday, July 9th, 2010
The Garage w/Possum Jenkins and Naked Gods. 110 West 7th Street, Winston-Salem, NC. 10:00 PM. (336) 777-1127. The Boone Thunder Revue hits the road and heads to Winston-Salem for an evening of mountain rock. I think I hear your significant other yelling "Road Trip!" in the background. You can ride the bus--the Garage is only two blocks from the bus station..cf. Possum Jenkins and Naked Gods...more info at www.the-garage.ws/.Friday, June 18th, 2010
Watauga County Relay for Life. Watauga High School Stadium. Boone, NC. 6:00 PM. Rob and Jimmy will play a short acoustic set preceding the opening ceremonies for the Watauga Relay for Life. For more information, click here and here.Thursday, June 17th, 2010
Boone Saloon. 489 W. King St., Boone, NC. 10:00 PM. 828-264-1811. Isn't it about time you started your weekend on Thursday like everybody else?Saturday, June 12, 2010
Watauga County Farmers' Market. This show is free and open to the public. The farmers' market is located in the Horn of the West parking lot in Boone and the Saturday market runs from 8:00 AM until noon. We will probably start around 8:30 or 9:00. Come support your local farmers and local musicians. We might even have our new PA system by then....To get there, Take 105 Extension. Turn at the new First Citizens Bank onto Horn Avenue. Go 500 feet and the farmer's market is on the left. For more info about the farmer's market, visit http://wataugacountyfarmersmarket.org/index.html.Friday, June 4th, 2010
Valle Crucis Park, behind the Mast Store Annex off Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis. This will be our fourth year as part of the summer "Music in the Park" series, and this year we're excited to try out Valle Crucis Park's new stage. This show is free and open to the public. Bring a picnic, walk around the pond, throw a frisbee, chase your kids around, enjoy someone else's picnic while they are chasing their kids, etc. Grilling and potluck starts at 6 PM. Show starts at 7 PM and goes until 9 PM or so. The park is off of Broadstone Road behind the Mast Store Annex in Valle Crucis. There is a playground for kids. Bring a chair, if you want. More info and schedule here. Article about the show here.Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
Watauga County Farmers' Market. Can you tell we like the Farmers' Market? This show is also free and open to the public. The farmers' market is located in the Horn of the West parking lot in Boone and the Wednesday afternoon market runs from 3 PM until 6:30 PM. We will probably start around 4:00. This will be the first Wednesday market of the season. Come support your local farmers. As usual when we play the farmer's market, this will be more of a toned-down acoustic deal. To get there, Take 105 Extension. Turn at the new First Citizens Bank onto Horn Avenue. Go 500 feet and the farmer's market is on the left. For more info about the farmer's market, visit http://wataugacountyfarmersmarket.org/index.html.Saturday, May 22nd, 2010
Watauga County Farmers' Market. This show is free and open to the public. The farmers' market is located in the Horn of the West parking lot in Boone and the Wednesday afternoon market runs from 8:00 AM until noon. We will probably start around 8:30 or 9:00. Come support your local farmers and local musicians. As usual when we play the farmer's market, this will be more of a toned-down acoustic deal. To get there, Take 105 Extension. Turn at the new First Citizens Bank onto Horn Avenue. Go 500 feet and the farmer's market is on the left. For more info about the farmer's market, visit http://wataugacountyfarmersmarket.org/index.html.Saturday, May 1st, 2010
Galileo's, with Sentry, High Country Neck-Beard Orchestra. 1087 W. King Street, Boone, NC 28607, (828) 355-9591. 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM. You didn't want to go to Merlefest anyway.... That $50+ you're saving will buy a LOT of beer. Event page here. Download and print a poster here.Sunday, April 25th, 2010
Benefit for OASIS. Galileo's 1087 W. King Street, Boone, NC 28607, (828) 355-9591. 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM.This event is going on all day, out on the patio. Four dollars (100% going to OASIS) gets you access all day, and you can come and go as you please. Other acts include Tom Shirley, the Mountain Laurels, Shemus, the Drawlstrings, the Major Sevens, Sentry, and our pals the High Country Neckbeard Orchestra. We are slated to play from 7:15 to 8:45 PM. Event page here.Sunday, April 25th, 2010
Benefit/Fundraiser for John Scarlata and Family. The Apple Barn, Valle Crucis, NC. with the Lost Faculties, the Forget-Me-Nots, and more. The event lasts from 1:00 to 5:00 PM; we will start the show at 1:00 PM sharp. Facebook event page here.Saturday, April 24th, 2010
Renée-fest. (Private house party). If you would like us to play your house par-tay, contact us at booking@soninlaws.com.Thursday, April 22nd, 2010
Earth Day Celebration and party for Larry Gibson. Galileo's 1087 W. King Street, Boone, NC 28607, (828) 355-9591. 10:00 PM - 12:00 AM. Also playing will be bluegrass band Here's to the Long Haul. Our set will probably include our song about mountaintop removal mining equipment removal. There is an article here about the show, wherein you will learn that our participation in the event is a closely guarded secret. Event page here. We will start the show at 10PM; Here's to the Long Haul will go on at around 11:15. Cover will be 3 or 4 bucks, depending on whom you ask.Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
Lees McRae College, "Rock Out at the Rock Wall". Banner Elk, NC, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Rock climbing, games, and music all happening as part of an event to help raise funds for Relay for Life. We will play a set or two, and there will also be a set by guitarist Jesse Smith. No cover charge, but donations will be accepted. (Just don't give your donation to Rob--he is not to be trusted.)Saturday, April 10th, 2010
Alcove Contemporary Art Gallery--Lunchbox Show: Cartoon Madness 5. 2852 E. College Ave, Decatur, GA, 404.663.0159. 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM. Alcove Contemporary Art Gallery has a fine reputation for making art openings into unforgettable events. Not your usual staid hush-don't-disturb art gallery, Alcove specializes in contemporary fantastical and unique works of art, curated by artist H.C. Warner. It's a good place to expect the unexpected. Please join us for our first show in the Atlanta metropolitan area. More info at the Alcove Arts website.Saturday, April 3rd, 2010
Galileo's. 1087 W. King Street, Boone, NC 28607, (828) 355-9591. 9:30 PM - 1:00 AM. We had such a great time playing at Galileo's the first time that we are going to do it again, and we hope you will all come out and join us again even if you do not have cabin fever. Joining us will be our buds the High Country Neck-Beard Orchestra, the Drawlstrings, and the Major Sevens. More info at www.galileosboone.com.Saturday, February 20th, 2010
The 40 Watt Club. 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA., (706) 549-7871. 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM. "The Vic Shows, Night 2." Jimmy played two songs at this memorial show honoring his friend the late singer-songwriter Vic Chesnutt. The show included moving performances by Lambchop, Liz Durrett/Guy Piccioto (Fugazi)/Thee Silver Mt. Zion, Will Johnson of Centro-matic, Patterson Hood of the Drive-By Truckers, and others. You can listen to it all at Southern Shelter. Photos here.Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
The Garage at Biltmore. 101 Fairview Rd., Asheville, NC 28803, (828) 505-2663. 9:30 PM - 12:00 AM. With Dave Desmelik and Rusty Scott & the Enormous Radio (all the way from Lawrence, KS). The Worthless Son-in-Laws will play first around 9:30 or 10:00 PM. We would love to see all our Asheville friends... More info at www.thegarageatbiltmore.com.Saturday, February 6th, 2010
Galileo's. 1087 W. King Street, Boone, NC 28607, (828) 355-9591. 9:30 PM - 1:00 AM. The Worthless Son-in-Laws will be playing a show Saturday, February 6th, at Boone's only bar/restaurant named after a 16th Century astronomer with a large beard, Galileo's. It will be our first show there on the wild and lawless western outskirts of downtown Boone, and hopefully this will not be a another case of "you get what you pay for" because there will not be a cover charge.Thursday, December 17th, 2009
Olde Hickory Taproom. 222 Union Square, Hickory, NC 28601, 828.322.1965. 9:30 PM - 1:00 AM. Come join us for our first show in Hickory and drink some fine NC-brewed artisan beer. More info at www.oldehickorytaproom.com. Photo here.Saturday, November 14th, 2009
Flipside. 421 Blowing Rock Rd., Boone, NC. 10:00 PM. 828-268-9708. Doing a show with local alt-country-rock band Woodgrain. They will start around 10:30 PM, we will follow them. A good time will be had by all.Thursday, October 29th, 2009
Boone Saloon. 489 W. King St., Boone, NC. 10:00 PM. 828-264-1811. It has been a good long time since we had a real full-on show, and we are stoked to be playing a bunch of new songs (and a bunch of old ones, too) for you. And we are stoked about playing at the good ol' Boone Saloon. It will also be the perfect occasion for you to try out your costume a couple days early to make sure it works with those shoes. According to the blogosphere, Rob may or may not wear a dress. Info here. Photos here.Wednesday, August 12th, 2009
Watauga County Farmer's Market, Boone, NC. The show is free and open to the public. The farmers' market is located in the Horn of the West parking lot in Boone and the Wednesday afternoon market runs from 4 PM until 7 PM. We will probably start right at 4:00. Come support your local farmers and local musicians. As usual when we play the farmer's market, this will be more of a toned-down acoustic deal. To get there, Take 105 Extension. Turn at the new First Citizens Bank onto Horn Avenue. Go 500 feet and the farmer's market is on the left. For more info about the farmer's market, visit http://wataugacountyfarmersmarket.org/index.html.Sunday, August 2nd, 2009
Dragonfly Theater. 215 Boone Heights Drive (near the Bowling Alley), Boone, NC. 828-262-3222 "Food, Inc." event. 5:30-10 PM. This evening includes a showing of the movie "Food, Inc.", a panel discussion with local farmers and extension agents, etc., and a show by your pals the Worthless Son-in-Laws. This will be our first full-length show in over a year, and we are stoked about it. Please join us. It is advisable to get your tickets ($10) in advance for this show. Proceeds will benefit local-food groups including High Country Locavore, Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture, and Slow Food. Schedule: 5:30--mingle, 6:00--movie, 7:45--panel discussion, 8:30--music.Saturday, July 10th, 2009
Boone Saloon. 489 W. King St., Boone, NC. 10:00 PM. 828-264-1811. Brewer's Big-Ass Birthday Bash. With lots of other bands including Possum Jenkins, Soul Benefactor, etc. Playing 3 or 4 songs to help our friend Dave Brewer (of the aforementioned bands) celebrate his birthday while raising some money for good causes.Friday 1st May, 2009
Fat Eddie's, SOL Square, Christchurch City, New Zealand. Jimmy doing a couple solo sets. Great bar, excellent cocktails, couches and comfortable chairs, tables, a nice baby grand piano on stage, and the urinals in the men's room are modeled after the Rolling Stones' logo. 8-10 PM. No cover.Wednesday 29 April, 2009
Harbour Sessions Radio Show, Volcano Radio 88.5 FM, Lyttelton, NZ. Jimmy will be in the studio with Harley Williams for an interview and will play a couple songs live. 7-8 PM.Saturday, February 28th, 2009
Canyons, Hwy. 321, Blowing Rock, NC. Rob plays a few songs solo. With Corduroy Road. 9 PM or so.Friday, December 19th, 2008
The Harbour Sessions, Wunderbar, London St., Lyttelton, New Zealand. Jimmy plays a few songs solo. With The Eastern, and others.Wednesday, November 5th, 2008
Wunderbar, London St., Lyttelton, New Zealand. Jimmy plays a few songs solo. With The Eastern. "Bye, Bye Bush" party. Jimmy may also sit in on piano with the Eastern. Free (gold coin donations going to a good cause TBA).Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
Wunderbar, London St., Lyttelton, New Zealand, 9:00 PM. Jimmy plays a few songs solo. With local favorites, The Eastern. The Wunderbar's motto is "Nice People Only," and not only do the Eastern fit right in, in that respect, but they are a great band, to boot. Come check out the interesting decor, including a lamp made of old dolls' heads and another one made of hair curlers. Free (gold coin donations accepted).Saturday, June 28th, 2008
Todd Summer Music Series, Walter & Annie B. Cook Park, Todd, NC (the park across from the Todd General Store). 2:00-4:00 PM. We had a great time doing this last year and are looking forward to playing here again. Come out to beautiful and historic Todd (off NC Hwy 194, 11 mi. north of Boone), ride a bike along Railroad Grade Road, float on the New river, hang out in the park, have a picnic, listen to music. Not necessarily in that order. You may want to bring a chair. Free.Thursday, June 19th, 2008
Private Event. Valle Crucis, NC.Friday, June 13th, 2008
Valle Crucis Park, behind the Mast Store Annex off Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis. This will be our third year as part of the summer "Music in the Park" series. The third time is the charm, you know. However, this could be canceled out by the fact that it's Friday the 13th. This show is free and open to the public. Bring a picnic, walk around the pond, throw a frisbee, chase your kids around, enjoy someone else's picnic while they are chasing their kids, etc. Grilling and potluck starts at 6 PM. Show starts at 7 PM and goes until 9 PM or so. The park is off of Broadstone Road behind the Mast Store Annex in Valle Crucis. There is a playground for kids. Bring a chair, if you want. More info and schedule here.Tuesday, June 10th, 2008
The French Broad Brewery. 101-D Fairview Road, Asheville, NC 28803. (828) 277-0222. EARLY (5:30-8:00 PM) This show will be Rob and Jimmy playing as a duo. Please join us after work in Asheville at one of the coolest beer joints around. We will try to keep Rob focused on his guitar instead of falling on his knees and bowing before the stainless steel brewing tanks. As ever, we sound better when you've been drinking on-site microbrewed beer. More info at the French Broad Brewery website. Directions here.Friday, June 6th, 2008
Jones House--Concert on the Lawn, 604 West King Street, Boone, NC28607, 828-262-4576. At the historic Jones House in the heart of downtown Boone. 5:00 PM. Join us as we open the Jones House 2008 summer Concerts on the Lawn series. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on the lawn, and after the show, check out the new art exhibits by local artists (and you can also check out some refreshments) inside the Jones House. By the way, our CD is also for sale at the Jones House, with some of the proceeds going to the Watauga County Arts Council. The show is free and open to the public. More info here.Saturday, May 17th, 2008
Mountain Valley Fest. Green Valley Community Park, Big Hill Road, near Todd, NC.-- Free. Events run all day, from 10 AM to 5 PM. We will play sometime in there--around 3:00 PM. Lots of music, food, crafts, and inflated bouncy slidey things for the kids to spill their ice cream on. A benefit for Green Valley Park and Mountain Pathways school. Schedule and directions here. Directions also here.Saturday, May 10th, 2008
Watauga County Farmer's Market, Boone, NC. It's no secret that we love the farmer's market. Real people selling real food. And sometimes real cold, like one October a while back, but not usually. The farmer's market is located in the Horn of the West parking lot in Boone and runs from "8 AM until sellout," the latter usually occurring around noon or so. We will probably start around 9:00 AM. Come support your local farmers and local musicians. There is some excellent finger food (and beverages) to be had while you are wandering around and listening, too. As usual when we play the farmer's market, this will be more of a toned-down acoustic deal. To get there, Take 105 Extension. Turn at the new First Citizens Bank onto Horn Avenue. Go 500 feet and the farmer's market is on the left. For more info about the farmer's market, visit http://wataugacountyfarmersmarket.org/index.html. This show is free and open to the public.Saturday, April 26th, 2008
Barley's Taproom in Spindale. 115 W. Main Street, Spindale, NC. 828-288-8388. Join us after the street fest at the "Best Taproom in the South," in the old Sloan's Drug Store in the heart of downtown Spindale. Billed as a place "where suit and tie meet tie dye." Well, it can't hurt for a hippie to know an attorney or two. And vice versa, depending on the vice. Music starts early, at 8:00 PM. No cover charge.Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008
Earth Day Celebration and Barack 'n' Roll Party. 254 Keystone Rd., off Poplar Grove Rd. in Boone. Party to celebrate Earth Day and a fundraiser for Barack Obama. 5:00-10:00 PM. Rob and Jimmy will play a short set around 6:00 or 7:00 PM.Friday, April 11th, 2008
Black Cat Burrito. 127 South Depot Street, downtown Boone. (828) 263-9511. This show will be the Rob, Rich and Jimmy version of the band, along with a special guest or two. Playing again with our friends the The Delta Drift. Doors open all day, pretty much--come early and you can eat a fine burrito or some nachos. Beer available until late. Music gets underway after 10:30 PM or so. Print out your own poster here.Saturday, April 5th, 2008
Highlands Blowing Rock. 1128 South Main Street, Blowing Rock, NC.Monday, March 31st, 2008
Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser. I.G. Greer Auditorium, ASU campus. Festivities start at 7:00 pm. Come celebrate making it through March (and more importantly, Monday) for a good cause. This is a fairly early show, and it's the kick-off event for Habitat's "Act! Speak! Build!" worldwide week of student advocacy. Cover charge is $2. The evening's schedule is as follows:Wednesday, March 26th, 2008
The French Broad Brewery. 101-D Fairview Road, Asheville, NC 28803. (828) 277-0222. EARLY (5:30-8:00 PM) This show will be Rob and Jimmy playing as a duo. Please join us after work in Asheville at one of the coolest beer joints around. We will try to keep Rob focused on his guitar instead of falling on his knees and bowing before the stainless steel brewing tanks. As ever, we sound better when you've been drinking on-site microbrewed beer. More info at the French Broad Brewery website. Directions here.Friday, February 29th, 2008
The Root Bar, Asheville, NC. 1410 Tunnel Road (take I-40 to Exit 55) Ph: 828-299-7597. This show will be Rob and Jimmy playing as a duo, and maybe a special guest bass player. We will play from about 9:00 PM to Midnight. This will be our second trip to the World Famous Root Bar #1, which was mentioned in the New York Times travel section last year as a cool place to go in Asheville, and which has a policy that bands play only original songs. It is not their policy that you try amazing beers from all over Europe, but you can always make that your own personal policy. Come celebrate our first Leap Day gig with us and play some rootball in the rootball courts out back. Non-smoking inside. More info at www.rootbar.com. Print out a poster here.Friday, February 22nd, 2008
ASU Climbathon. Held at the Appalachian State University Climbing Wall in the Student Recreation Center on the Appalachian State Campus. This show will be Rob and Jimmy playing as a duo. There will be some other bands there, too. We will be playing from about 10:15 -11:45 PM. Last year, some people were disappointed that we were not actually performing while suspended in mid-air against the climbing wall. We'll see what we can arrange for this year. For more info, please visit www.asuclimbathon.org. All proceeds from the Climbathon will be donated to Mountain Alliance, a local nonprofit serving the youth of Watauga County. To learn more about Mountain Alliance and its current programs go to their website at www.mountainalliance.org. Print out a poster here.Thursday, February 21st, 2008
Westville Pub. 777 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC. (828) 225-9782. This show will be Rob and Jimmy playing as a duo. We play from 9:00 PM-12:00 AM. We're looking forward to being in Asheville again. You never know, we might get Dave Desmelik up onstage to sing with us like he did last time we were there. Large selection of food, interesting beers and drinks available. More info at the Westville Pub website. Print out your very own poster here.Saturday, February 16th, 2008
Elliot's Revue. 701 Trade St., Winston Salem, NC. (828) 225-9782. This show will be Rob and Jimmy playing as a duo. With our friends the The Delta Drift, who put on a great live show with us a while back at Murphy's. We play from 9:30 PM-10:15 PM or so, and the Delta Drift will follow. This will be our first jaunt to Winston-Salem to play music. We are looking forward to it. Also check out Elliot Revue's myspace page.Saturday, February 2nd, 2008
Black Cat Burrito. 127 South Depot Street, downtown Boone. (828) 263-9511. This show will be Rob and Jimmy playing as a duo. Our buddy from Asheville, Dave Desmelik joins us for this show, and you will be glad, because he plays some damn fine Americana. We hope to see all our night-owl friends at Boone's premiere burrito joint and rock club. More details to come. Show starts at 10:30 or so.Saturday, January 26th, 2008
The French Broad Brewery. 101-D Fairview Road, Asheville, NC 28803. (828) 277-0222. EARLY (5:30-8:00 PM) This show will be Rob and Jimmy playing as a duo. Please join us Asheville at one of the coolest beer joints around. We sound better when you've been drinking on-site microbrewed beer. More info at the French Broad Brewery website, which plays a Dave Desmelik song as you browse. Directions here.Saturday, January 19th, 2008
Barley's Taproom in Spindale. 115 W. Main Street, Spindale, NC. 828-288-8388. Join us at the "Best Taproom in the South," in the old Sloan's Drug Store in the heart of downtown Spindale. Billed as a place "where suit and tie meet tie dye." Well, it can't hurt for a hippie to know an attorney or two. And vice versa, depending on the vice. Music starts early, at 8:00 PM. No cover charge.Monday, December 10th, 2007
Private party. Boone, NC.Thursday, November 29th, 2007
Canyons of the Blue Ridge, Hwy 321, Blowing Rock, NC. With another one of our favorite bands, Johnson City's fantastic Everybodyfields. You will like them. Also playing are the Sheets. You will probably like them, too, although we can't say for sure, as we've never heard them. But we are definitely prepared to like them. This is a PARTY (dude!) and benefit for Appalachian Voices. Help stop mountaintop removal mining and enjoy good music at the same time. (It can be done.) There's also a raffle where you can win some serious prizes, like a kayak, outdoor equipment, or a 1-hour massage (not from Rob, though--sorry, ladies). The first 25 people in the door get a free beer. The first 150 people get an AppVoices pint glass or something like that. We will most likely play our new mountaintop-removal-inspired song. Show starts at 7:00 PM, but come early to eat, drink liquor, and enjoy the view. More info: here and http://www.canyonsbr.com/Friday, November 16th, 2007
Murphy's. 747 W. King Street, Boone, NC. With our friends, the great and rockin' Possum Jenkins, who just put out a new album, and other bands, including the Delta Drift. A Thanksgiving benefit for local charities.Saturday, November 10th, 2007
Ed Boudreaux's BBQ. Asheville, NC. 10:00 PM-1:00 AM. Seems like an appropriate place for us to play, right?, since we love Asheville, and we love bbq. Jimmy and Rob will be doing a mostly acoustic show. Dinner served until 11 PM, with 14 custom bbq sauces. Bar open late. More info here.Saturday, October 13th, 2007
Watauga County Farmer's Market, Boone, NC. The show is free and open to the public. Last time we did this in October, it was COLD, so let's hope for a little Indian-summer action. The farmer's market is located in the Horn of the West parking lot in Boone and runs from "8 AM until sellout," the latter usually occurring around noon or so. We will probably start around 9:00 AM. Come support your local farmers and local musicians. There is some excellent finger food (and beverages) to be had while you are wandering around and listening, too. As usual when we play the farmer's market, this will be more of a toned-down acoustic deal. To get there, Take 105 Extension. Turn at the new First Citizens Bank onto Horn Avenue. Go 500 feet and the farmer's market is on the left. For more info about the farmer's market, visit http://wataugacountyfarmersmarket.org/index.html.Saturday, October 6th, 2007
Canyons of the Blue Ridge, Hwy 321, Blowing Rock, NC. Show starts at 10 PM, but come early to eat, drink liquor, and enjoy the view. More info: http://www.canyonsbr.com/Friday, October 5th, 2007
The Root Bar, Asheville, NC. 1410 Tunnel Road (take I-40 to Exit 55) Ph: 828-299-7597. 9PM to Midnight. The World Famous Root Bar #1 has a policy that bands play only original songs, and we plan to oblige. Asheville's Gravy Pockets will be sharing the bill with us. Beers from all over Europe. And, you can play rootball, which we hear is kind of addictive. Non-smoking inside. More info at www.rootbar.com.September 21st, 2007
Ashe County Historical Society, First Presbyterian Church in downtown West Jefferson, NC. 7:00 PM. With Ladyslipper. Free and open to the public. This will be an acoustic performance hosted by the Ashe County Historical Society as an appreciation to members and the community. Refreshments will be served. Related article.Friday, September 7th, 2007
Grapevine Music, In-store performance. 7:00 PM. Free. Grapevine Music is on the corner of King and Depot Streets in downtown Boone, NC. The Son-in-Laws will be doing a short (half-hour or so) set between Melissa Reaves and the Naked Gods, both of whom you are sure to enjoy. This will be going on during the art crawl, so it's a great time to come out and walk around downtown Boone and check out some art and some free live music.Saturday, August 25th, 2007
Brick Oven Pizzeria, 402 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, NC. Ph. (828) 387-4209. Rockin' the pizza joint. Up on Beech Mountain, next to the mini-golf. Excellent pizza and desserts. Beer and liquor are available for a reasonable sum. The music is free. Info and map.Friday, August 24th, 2007
Valle Crucis Park, behind the Mast Store Annex off Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis. Part of the summer "Music in the Park" series. This show is free and open to the public. Bring a picnic, walk around the pond, throw a frisbee, chase your kids around, etc. Grilling and potluck starts at 6 PM. Show starts at 7 PM and goes until 9 PM or so, or until a huge thunderstorm rolls across the valley like it did last time. The park is off of Broadstone Road behind the Mast Store Annex in Valle Crucis. There is a playground for kids. Bring a chair, if you want. More info and schedule here.Saturday, August 18th, 2007
Boone Saloon. 489 W. King St., Boone, NC. 10:00 PM. 828-264-1811. We like the Boone Saloon. Even though Saturday is not taco night, you still should join us for a good time welcoming back students, bidding adieu to snowbirds, and hoping that dude who bought the whole bar several rounds at the last Everbodyfields show shows up and does the same. Info here.Saturday, August 11th, 2007
Watauga County Farmer's Market, Boone, NC. The show is free and open to the public. The farmer's market is located in the Horn of the West parking lot in Boone and runs from "8 AM until sellout," the latter usually occurring around noon or so. We will probably start around 9:00 AM. Come support your local farmers and local musicians. There is some excellent finger food (and beverages) to be had while you are wandering around and listening, too. This will be more of a toned-down acoustic deal. To get there, Take 105 Extension. Turn at the new First Citizens Bank onto Horn Avenue. Go 500 feet and the farmer's market is on the left. For more info about the farmer's market, visit http://wataugacountyfarmersmarket.org/index.html.Friday, August 10th, 2007
Just Added at the Last Minute--Brick Oven Pizzeria, 402 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, NC. Ph. (828) 387-4209. Rockin' the pizza joint. Up on Beech Mountain, next to the mini-golf. Excellent pizza and desserts. Beer and liquor are available for a reasonable sum. The music is free.Saturday, August 4th, 2006
The Library. 603 Blowing Rock Rd., Boone, NC. (828) 262-5772. 10 PM or so. We'll be welcoming back students who quit their summer jobs early and celebrating the fact that we still have some summer left. We might even wear plaid mini-skirts so we can get in on the tip-out. Bring your friends and your friends' friends. And your friends' friends' moms. The Library has beer and food. And more beer.Friday, August 3rd, 2007
Jones House--Concert on the Lawn, 604 West King Street, Boone, NC28607, 828-262-4576. At the historic Jones House in the heart of downtown Boone. 5:00 PM. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on the lawn, and after the show, check out the new art exhibits by the High Country Watermedia Society and the Blue Ridge Fiber Guild (and you can also check out some refreshments) inside the Jones House. By the way, our CD is also for sale at the Jones House, with some of the proceeds going to the Watauga County Arts Council and some of the proceeds going to the WSiL "Hope We Break Even Fund." The show is free and open to the public. More info here.Saturday, June 23rd, 2007
Todd Summer Music Series, Walter & Annie B. Cook Park, Todd, NC (the park across from the Todd General Store). 2:00-4:00 PM. Come out to beautiful and historic Todd (off NC Hwy 194, 11 mi. north of Boone), ride a bike along Railroad Grade Road, float on the New river, hang out in the park, have a picnic, listen to music. Not necessarily in that order. Free.Sunday, June 17th, 2007
Private party.Saturday, June 2nd, 2007
The Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville, NC 28801, 828-232-5800. with Dave Desmelik. Dave has invited Rob and Jimmy to do an opening set for his CD release party. It will probably be an acoustic sort of deal. More info at www.thegreyeagle.com. PDF of directions here. Movie of "Day of Recovery" here. Movie of "Heard You Got Married" here.Saturday, May 19th, 2007
Mountain Valley Fest. Green Valley Community Park, Big Hill Road, near Todd, NC.-- Events run all day, from 10 AM to 5 PM. We will play at 12:00 noon until about 1:00 PM. Free. A benefit for Green Valley Park and Mountain Pathways school. Directions here.Saturday, May 19th, 2007
Private party.Friday, April 27th, 2007
Merlefest. Campus of Wilkes Community College. Wilkesboro, NC. You've probably heard of Merlefest. Doc Watson, Elvis Costello, Earl Scruggs, Orville Hicks, and many others will be there this year. Get your tickets early. We have three shows:Saturday, April 14th, 2007
Boone Saloon. 489 W. King St., Boone, NC. 10:00 PM. 828-264-1811. Opening for Dave Desmelik. We like Dave and his music a lot and are sure you will, too. Boone Saloon info here.Thursday, March 29th, 2007
Westville Pub. 777 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC. (828) 225-9782. 9:00 PM-12:00 AM. Obviously, we're sweet on Asheville this month. And, well, beer. Large selection of interesting beers and drinks available. More info at the Westville Pub website.Sunday, March 25th, 2007
Inside your radio, or on your computer. Free. Tune in to WNCW's "Local Color" program Sunday night from 7:00-9:00 PM (88.7 FM Spindale, NC; 92.9 FM, Boone, NC; 97.3 FM Greenville, SC; or 100.3 FM Charlotte, NC). The Worthless Son-in-Laws join Kim Clark for a half-hour live session and interview in Studio B. This will be a rebroadcast of the March 16th show. If you are not in the WNCW listening area, you can listen online at WNCW.org. Click on the "listen live" link.Friday, March 16th, 2007
Inside your radio, or on your computer. Free. Tune in to WNCW's "Local Color" program this Friday night from 9:00-11:00 PM (88.7 FM Spindale, NC; 92.9 FM, Boone, NC; 97.3 FM Greenville, SC; or 100.3 FM Charlotte, NC). The Worthless Son-in-Laws join Kim Clark for a half -hour live session and interview in Studio B. If you are not in the WNCW listening area, you can listen online at WNCW.org. Click on the "listen live" link.Saturday, March 3rd, 2007
French Broad Brewery. Asheville, NC. EARLY (5:30-8:00 PM). (828) 277-0222. Join us for our first Asheville show. We sound better when you've been drinking on-site microbrewed beer. More info at the French Broad Brewery website.Friday, February 23rd, 2007
WKBC HomeTown Opry. Minton Music and Pawn, 302 E. Main St., North Wilkesboro, NC. We'll be playing live on the radio (and local TV, too) in the wee hours of the morning, like, 7:00-9:00 AM. There is room for an audience, so if you can, come join us. More info here and here.also on Friday, February 23rd, 2007
ASU Climbathon. Held at the Appalachian State University Climbing Wall in the Student Recreation Center. We will be playing from about 9:00-10:30 PM, suspended in midair. For more info, please visit www.asuclimbathon.org. All proceeds from the Climbathon will be donated to Mountain Alliance, a local nonprofit serving the youth of Watauga County. To learn more about Mountain Alliance and its current programs go to their website at www.mountainalliance.org.Friday, January 26th, 2007
The Acoustic Stage/Acoustic-Coffeehouse. Johnson City, TN. With our very talented Johnson City pals, The Feral Throes. We will play from about 9:30-11:00 PM,, and the Feral Throes will follow. More info at www.acoustic-coffeehouse.com.Friday, January 19th, 2007
Black Cat Burrito. Boone, NC. Please join us for our first show of 2007. To celebrate, we'll be playing a bunch of new stuff. With Rod Farthing. Show starts around 10:30. More info at Black Cat's mySpace page.Saturday, December 16th, 2006
Boone Saloon. 489 W. King St., Boone, NC. 828-264-1811. Please join us for our first gig at the Boone Saloon. We will be playing with local favorites Possum Jenkins. We think you will like them. Show starts at 10:00 PM. More info here.Saturday, November 4th, 2006
Black Cat Burrito, 127 South Depot Street, downtown Boone. (828) 263-9511. With our pals from Johnson City, TN, The Feral Throes. They do some really nice, laid-back, countrified indie rock. Or indie-fied country rock. Check them out. Come watch as a fine burrito establishment transforms into a dingy rock club right before your eyes. And we mean that as a compliment. See the Black Cat's schedule for other independent music performances in our very own Boone, NC.Saturday, October 14th, 2006
Watauga Humane Society Fund-raiser Thing, Watauga Parks and Rec Center, 231 Complex Drive, Boone, NC--you know, off State Farm Road where all the baseball fields are. We'll be playing outside somewhere from about 11AM to Noon. You can dance with your dog to stay warm. Or participate in some contests or races and stuff like that. Playing before us, from 10-11 will be our young friends the Jolly Rogers. Arf, matey. For more info, click here. Directions: Take 321/Blowing Rock Rd. to Deerfield Rd., turn north, then turn left onto State Farm Rd. Turn right on Hunting (maybe Hunting Hills?) Ln; you should see the baseball fields. Alternately, you can turn onto State Farm Road from the 105 Extension, then turn left onto Hunting (Hills) Ln.Saturday, October 7th, 2006
Watauga County Farmer's Market, Boone, NC. The show is free and open to the public. The farmer's market is located in the Horn of the West parking lot in Boone and runs from "8 AM until sellout," the latter usually occurring around noon or so. We will probably start around 9:30. Come support your local farmers and local musicians. There is some excellent finger food to be had while you are wandering around and listening, too. This will be more of a toned-down acoustic deal. To get there, Take 105 Extension. Turn at the new First Citizens Bank onto Horn Avenue. Go 500 feet and the farmer's market is on the left. For more info about the farmer's market, go to http://wataugacountyfarmersmarket.org/index.htmlSaturday, September 23rd, 2006
Kraut Creek Festival, Howard Street, Downtown Boone, NC. They're closing off Howard Street again for this annual downtown party. There will be lots of other music and booths with various things, as well as microbrewed beer at participating downtown restaurants. The Watauga County Arts Council is organizing a concurrent Arts Fair and the organizers of the International Peace Day will host a Peace Fair, which will be right near the stage. The festival runs from 10 AM to 5 PM; our slot is from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM, with a break here and there. Since we have three hours, we will probably be playing almost everything we know. You should be scared. Playing after us will be classic country band, Buck Haggard. Newspaper article here. Tiny blurb of info here. Or, you can call the Downtown Boone Development Association at 828-262-4532 for more information.Saturday, September 16th, 2006
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Riverfest 2006, Valle Crucis Park, behind the Mast Store Annex off Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Free event. We'll be playing two sets, sandwiching a performance by folk singer Lee Pinkerson, storytelling by Orville Hicks, a puppet show, etc. The whole fest is from 10 - 3. Sponsored by the Watauga River Conservation Partners. Come on out and help raise money and awareness for environmental education in the county schools and scholarships for college students focusing on environmental studies. At Valle Crucis Park -- a great place to spend the day. Full schedule and more info here.ALSO on Saturday, August 26th, 2006:
Green Valley Park Summer Celebration, Green Valley Community Park, Big Hill Road, near Todd, NC.-- Free event. That's right, we are playing yet again today, this time next to the New River instead of the Watauga. Bring your frisbee. Hot dogs, snacks, and drinks will be served. They will be having a raffle drawing--the top prize is a $400 bicycle. Be warned that elected representatives have been invited. There will be two firetrucks there in case things get out of hand. The whole deal is from 4:00-8:00 PM. We will play at 7:00 PM, after the dedication of the new picnic shelter. The rain location is Green Valley School. More info and directions here.Friday, July 28th, 2006
Valle Crucis Park, behind the Mast Store Annex off Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis. Part of the summer "Music in the Park" series. This show is free and open to the public. Bring a picnic, walk around the pond, throw a frisbee, clean up after your dog. Grilling and potluck starts at 6 PM. Show starts at 7 PM and goes until 9 PM or so. The park is off of Broadstone Road behind the Mast Store Annex in Valle Crucis. There is a playground for kids. See Mast General Store Calendar of Events.Thursday, July 13th, 2006
The Down Home, Johnson City, TN. We're pleased to announce we'll be playing with our friends the Feral Throes. Show starts at 9:00 PM.Tuesday, July 4th, 2006
The Library. 603 Blowing Rock Rd., Boone, NC. (828) 262-5772. Playing the post-fireworks extravaganza. Celebrate your dwindling independence with us! You can eat and drink there, too. No one will tell you to be quiet. They just named it that so that you can tell your mom you got drunk at the Library.Saturday, July 1st, 2006
Private Party.Friday, June 2nd, 2006
Private Party.Saturday, April 29th, 2006
Anderson Soiree, downtown Anderson, South Carolina. We're going to be playing on the mainstage from about 5-7 PM, right before the Vegas-era Elvis impersonator dude (late breaking news--he's not an impersonator, he's an "Elvis tribute artist"; *sigh*, another "artist formerly known as..."). Cotton candy, funnel cakes, pork BBQ, local forecasters, scary clowns, carnival rides of questionable safety...it's the real deal--not to be missed. Photo.Saturday, April 22nd, 2006
ReneeFest 2006. (Private party.)Saturday, April 15th, 2006
Black Cat Burrito, 127 South Depot Street, downtown Boone, NC. (828) 263-9511. Forget taxes, mate. Come on out and have a night on the town instead. Would you rather support Congress or independent music? Word. We'll be playing with Staggers and the Jags, as well as the Feral Throes (from Johnson City, TN). Fun starts around 10 PM. See the show poster.Saturday, December 10th, 2005
Black Cat Burrito, 127 South Depot Street, downtown Boone. (828) 263-9511. Special student relief show--blow off some steam this finals week down at the Black Cat. If you show up, you get an A. We will be playing with the Tea Leaves, who are coming all the way up from Atlanta. Entertainment will begin around 10:30 PM. See the write-up in the Mountain Times here.Friday, November 18th, 2005
Black Cat Burrito, 127 South Depot Street, downtown Boone. (828) 263-9511. We will be playing with Asheville band, Davenport. Show will start around 10:30 PM. The kitchen closes at 9, so come early if you're going to eat. (Of course, you can drink all night long.)Saturday, October 15th, 2005
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Canyons of the Blue Ridge, Hwy 321, Blowing Rock, NC. Show starts at 10 PM, but come early to eat, drink, and enjoy the view. No cover charge. More info: http://www.canyonsbr.com/Monday, February 14th, 2005
Valentine's Day Show, Sweet Aromas Bakery & Cafe, in the Arts District in downtown West Jefferson, NC. Bring your sweetheart. Reservations for dinner recommended: 336.246.2914Saturday, April 24th, 2004
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