
Shelby Means
Deep, driving upright bass explorations of bluegrass tradition blending Kentucky roots and wide open plains influence; virtuosic solo passages and rhythmic drive suited to an intimate listening room audience.
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Lively old-time mountain and folk music jam around fiddles, banjos, and acoustic guitars in a cozy pub setting; participatory drop-in session welcoming listeners and pickup musicians in an intimate, late-night taproom.

Lively old-time mountain and folk music jam around fiddles, banjos, and acoustic guitars in a cozy pub setting; participatory drop-in session welcoming listeners and pickup musicians in an intimate, late-night taproom.
Lively old-time mountain and folk music jam around fiddles, banjos, and acoustic guitars in a cozy pub setting; participatory drop-in session welcoming listeners and pickup musicians in an intimate, late-night taproom.

Driving, high lonesome harmonies with clawhammer banjo, fiddle, and upright bass deliver traditional Appalachian bluegrass in an intimate, candlelit wine bar setting, producing toe tapping acoustic sets ideal for listeners and social drinking.

Driving, high lonesome harmonies with clawhammer banjo, fiddle, and upright bass deliver traditional Appalachian bluegrass in an intimate, candlelit wine bar setting, producing toe tapping acoustic sets ideal for listeners and social drinking.
Driving, high lonesome harmonies with clawhammer banjo, fiddle, and upright bass deliver traditional Appalachian bluegrass in an intimate, candlelit wine bar setting, producing toe tapping acoustic sets ideal for listeners and social drinking.

Bass forward improvisational jam rock blending funky grooves, looping textures, and exploratory extended solos in an intimate, high energy club setting, ideal for fans of improvisation and experimental live bass performance.

Bass forward improvisational jam rock blending funky grooves, looping textures, and exploratory extended solos in an intimate, high energy club setting, ideal for fans of improvisation and experimental live bass performance.
Bass forward improvisational jam rock blending funky grooves, looping textures, and exploratory extended solos in an intimate, high energy club setting, ideal for fans of improvisation and experimental live bass performance.

Soulful, rootsy, guitar-driven blues-rock blending R&B, jazz, and folk sensibilities, with poetic songwriting and improvisational lead-guitar interplay between Anders Osborne and Brad Walker in an intimate, late-night club atmosphere.

Soulful, rootsy, guitar-driven blues-rock blending R&B, jazz, and folk sensibilities, with poetic songwriting and improvisational lead-guitar interplay between Anders Osborne and Brad Walker in an intimate, late-night club atmosphere.
Soulful, rootsy, guitar-driven blues-rock blending R&B, jazz, and folk sensibilities, with poetic songwriting and improvisational lead-guitar interplay between Anders Osborne and Brad Walker in an intimate, late-night club atmosphere.

Plugged-in electric grooves from a house band kick off around 5pm, then drop-in players join for open-stage improvisation, amp-driven solos, and relaxed community-focused jam sessions in an intimate barroom setting.

Plugged-in electric grooves from a house band kick off around 5pm, then drop-in players join for open-stage improvisation, amp-driven solos, and relaxed community-focused jam sessions in an intimate barroom setting.
Plugged-in electric grooves from a house band kick off around 5pm, then drop-in players join for open-stage improvisation, amp-driven solos, and relaxed community-focused jam sessions in an intimate barroom setting.

Reverb drenched instrumental guitar sets blend indie rock, psych pop textures, and shimmering melodies from Luke's Garage, led by a virtuosic guitarist in an intimate standing room all ages club.

Reverb drenched instrumental guitar sets blend indie rock, psych pop textures, and shimmering melodies from Luke's Garage, led by a virtuosic guitarist in an intimate standing room all ages club.
Reverb drenched instrumental guitar sets blend indie rock, psych pop textures, and shimmering melodies from Luke's Garage, led by a virtuosic guitarist in an intimate standing room all ages club.

Soul stirring old time Americana blending Piedmont blues fingerpicking, swingy rhythms, and Appalachian bluegrass, delivered in an intimate pub setting, with resonant harmonies and timeless alt country storytelling.

Soul stirring old time Americana blending Piedmont blues fingerpicking, swingy rhythms, and Appalachian bluegrass, delivered in an intimate pub setting, with resonant harmonies and timeless alt country storytelling.
Soul stirring old time Americana blending Piedmont blues fingerpicking, swingy rhythms, and Appalachian bluegrass, delivered in an intimate pub setting, with resonant harmonies and timeless alt country storytelling.

Lively old-time string band music from a five woman ensemble, toe-tapping and harmony rich Appalachian tradition ideal for dancing or relaxed listening in an intimate pub setting.

Lively old-time string band music from a five woman ensemble, toe-tapping and harmony rich Appalachian tradition ideal for dancing or relaxed listening in an intimate pub setting.
Lively old-time string band music from a five woman ensemble, toe-tapping and harmony rich Appalachian tradition ideal for dancing or relaxed listening in an intimate pub setting.

Gypsy jazz trio channels Django Reinhardt's hot swing with virtuosic acoustic guitar, rhythmic upright bass, and emotive violin in an intimate downtown club set at the Lobster Trap.

Gypsy jazz trio channels Django Reinhardt's hot swing with virtuosic acoustic guitar, rhythmic upright bass, and emotive violin in an intimate downtown club set at the Lobster Trap.
Gypsy jazz trio channels Django Reinhardt's hot swing with virtuosic acoustic guitar, rhythmic upright bass, and emotive violin in an intimate downtown club set at the Lobster Trap.

Southern rooted roots rock and Americana from Paul McDonald, channeling gritty dive bar energy with electric guitar and heartfelt songwriting; expect intimate barroom storytelling from the American Idol alumnus.

Southern rooted roots rock and Americana from Paul McDonald, channeling gritty dive bar energy with electric guitar and heartfelt songwriting; expect intimate barroom storytelling from the American Idol alumnus.
Southern rooted roots rock and Americana from Paul McDonald, channeling gritty dive bar energy with electric guitar and heartfelt songwriting; expect intimate barroom storytelling from the American Idol alumnus.
High-energy contemporary bluegrass driven by tight female harmony, blazing fiddles, banjo rolls, and punchy acoustic rhythm; grammy nominated string band performs an all ages seated show that reimagines roots tradition.
High-energy contemporary bluegrass driven by tight female harmony, blazing fiddles, banjo rolls, and punchy acoustic rhythm; grammy nominated string band performs an all ages seated show that reimagines roots tradition.
High-energy contemporary bluegrass driven by tight female harmony, blazing fiddles, banjo rolls, and punchy acoustic rhythm; grammy nominated string band performs an all ages seated show that reimagines roots tradition.

Gorgeous, clear eyed folk country songs delivered in intimate acoustic arrangements, exploring faith, hope, and regret with spare guitar and warm vocal harmonies; seated all ages evening with limited premium seating and early doors.

Gorgeous, clear eyed folk country songs delivered in intimate acoustic arrangements, exploring faith, hope, and regret with spare guitar and warm vocal harmonies; seated all ages evening with limited premium seating and early doors.
Gorgeous, clear eyed folk country songs delivered in intimate acoustic arrangements, exploring faith, hope, and regret with spare guitar and warm vocal harmonies; seated all ages evening with limited premium seating and early doors.

Lively Appalachian mountain music led by fiddle, banjo uke, guitars, and standup bass; an energetic all female string band performs traditional old time tunes in a cozy downtown taproom setting for dancing and casual listening.

Lively Appalachian mountain music led by fiddle, banjo uke, guitars, and standup bass; an energetic all female string band performs traditional old time tunes in a cozy downtown taproom setting for dancing and casual listening.
Lively Appalachian mountain music led by fiddle, banjo uke, guitars, and standup bass; an energetic all female string band performs traditional old time tunes in a cozy downtown taproom setting for dancing and casual listening.
Tight three-part harmonies, driving banjo, punchy flatpicked guitar and resonant dobro power an Appalachian-rooted bluegrass set in an open-air amphitheater surrounded by a craft-beer garden and sunset mountain views.
Tight three-part harmonies, driving banjo, punchy flatpicked guitar and resonant dobro power an Appalachian-rooted bluegrass set in an open-air amphitheater surrounded by a craft-beer garden and sunset mountain views.
Tight three-part harmonies, driving banjo, punchy flatpicked guitar and resonant dobro power an Appalachian-rooted bluegrass set in an open-air amphitheater surrounded by a craft-beer garden and sunset mountain views.

Rich authentic alt country and Americana centered on self penned songs confronting addiction, grief, and generational trauma, delivered with band backed Memphis recorded warmth and storytelling vocals in an intimate concert hall.

Rich authentic alt country and Americana centered on self penned songs confronting addiction, grief, and generational trauma, delivered with band backed Memphis recorded warmth and storytelling vocals in an intimate concert hall.
Rich authentic alt country and Americana centered on self penned songs confronting addiction, grief, and generational trauma, delivered with band backed Memphis recorded warmth and storytelling vocals in an intimate concert hall.

Soulful renditions of folk Americana and pop from Asheville-based singer Gill Francis, blending warm acoustic textures and rich vocals in an intimate One Stop set by a nationally touring artist.

Soulful renditions of folk Americana and pop from Asheville-based singer Gill Francis, blending warm acoustic textures and rich vocals in an intimate One Stop set by a nationally touring artist.
Soulful renditions of folk Americana and pop from Asheville-based singer Gill Francis, blending warm acoustic textures and rich vocals in an intimate One Stop set by a nationally touring artist.

Gritty guitar driven funk, RnB, and jazz fusion with poetic songwriting and a commanding stage presence that sweeps listeners from laughter to tears and drives danceable soulful grooves in a warm music hall room.

Gritty guitar driven funk, RnB, and jazz fusion with poetic songwriting and a commanding stage presence that sweeps listeners from laughter to tears and drives danceable soulful grooves in a warm music hall room.
Gritty guitar driven funk, RnB, and jazz fusion with poetic songwriting and a commanding stage presence that sweeps listeners from laughter to tears and drives danceable soulful grooves in a warm music hall room.

Tight acoustic guitar interplay and close harmonies from an Asheville duo, blending roots, folk, and Americana into upbeat, barroom ready sets that suit an intimate late night club atmosphere.

Tight acoustic guitar interplay and close harmonies from an Asheville duo, blending roots, folk, and Americana into upbeat, barroom ready sets that suit an intimate late night club atmosphere.
Tight acoustic guitar interplay and close harmonies from an Asheville duo, blending roots, folk, and Americana into upbeat, barroom ready sets that suit an intimate late night club atmosphere.

Ozark-rooted newgrass from a progressive string quartet—mandolin, banjo, guitar and upright bass—unfolds improvisational leads, intricate melodies and driving rhythms that evoke rolling hills and rushing rivers in an intimate club setting.

Ozark-rooted newgrass from a progressive string quartet—mandolin, banjo, guitar and upright bass—unfolds improvisational leads, intricate melodies and driving rhythms that evoke rolling hills and rushing rivers in an intimate club setting.
Ozark-rooted newgrass from a progressive string quartet—mandolin, banjo, guitar and upright bass—unfolds improvisational leads, intricate melodies and driving rhythms that evoke rolling hills and rushing rivers in an intimate club setting.

Evening of old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy downtown pub, a participatory acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, and guitar where players and listeners mingle, casual and welcoming to all skill levels.

Evening of old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy downtown pub, a participatory acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, and guitar where players and listeners mingle, casual and welcoming to all skill levels.
Evening of old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy downtown pub, a participatory acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, and guitar where players and listeners mingle, casual and welcoming to all skill levels.