My New Favorites feature a mix of honky-tonk and Appalachian music that is authentic enough for purists and progressive enough for folks who are ready to hear Merle Haggard or the Allman Brothers played on the old-time clawhammer banjo. Led by award-winning songwriter Jeffrey Benedict,...

My New Favorites feature a mix of honky-tonk and Appalachian music that is authentic enough for purists and progressive enough for folks who are ready to hear Merle Haggard or the Allman Brothers played on the old-time clawhammer banjo. Led by award-winning songwriter Jeffrey Benedict,...

“When you listen to Isaac Gibson’s evocative voice, it’s hard to imagine him in any other job. Not to say that he wouldn’t be a good actuary, but you realize that’s not where his real talent lies. His voice is filled with the ache that...

Brooklyn, New York native Phil Faconti has shared the stage and recorded with a number of talented artists. He’s best known in Bristol circles as a guitarist for many of Dave Eggar’s projects and the group Holler Jake. Phil Faconti & Friends will showcase his own...

The Soulamanders project is the musical journey of friends Levi Trent and Derek McKnight. Having grown up in the mountains of Southwest Virginia the duo has been working on their craft for over a decade. Heavily influenced by genres such as folk, reggae and Americana, the...