Faux Paws
Faux Paws
Knoxville, TN
The Faux Paws continue to remain a singularly unique outfit in the acoustic music community, always on the fringes, always memorable and with an increasing number of die-hard fans who feel like they’ve uncovered a secret. Is it bluegrass? Not usually. Old-time? Occasionally. Is it Celtic? Can’t qui…
Saturday, May 3 2025
8:00 PM
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10:00 PM
Old Marshall Jail Ballad Swap
Old Marshall Jail Ballad Swap
Knoxville, TN
The Old Marshall Jail Ballad Swap, hosted by eighth-generation ballad singer Donna Ray Norton, celebrates Appalachian heritage. This informal gathering offers a glimpse into an age-old practice, bringing together singers from across the region to share stories and songs passed down through generati…
Thursday, April 17 2025
7:00 PM
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9:00 PM
Tennessee Sheiks
Tennessee Sheiks
Knoxville, TN
The Tennessee Sheiks are Don Cassell, Nancy Brennan Strange, Don Wood, Barry "Po" Hannah, Michael "Crawdaddy" Crawley, Marcus Shirley and Will Ross. The Sheiks' music is best described as eclectic acoustic swing: they play jazz standards played (and sung) a la the style of the great Gypsy guitarist…
Friday, April 18 2025
8:00 PM
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10:00 PM
Jay Clark and the Tennessee Tree Beavers
Jay Clark and the Tennessee Tree Beavers
Knoxville, TN
Jay Clark has been a staple in the East Tennessee music scene for more than 25 years, supplementing his career as a scientist with performing his songs across the Southeast and Southern Appalachia.
Friday, April 25 2025
8:00 PM
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10:00 PM
Ed Snodderly
Ed Snodderly
Knoxville, TN
Eddie Lynn Snodderly was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, to a father who was a Fuller Brush salesman and a mother who was, in his words, a “housewife extraordinaire.” Snodderly’s grandfather was a farmer and old-time fiddler, who, along with his brother, won several ribbons at Knoxville-ar…
Saturday, April 19 2025
8:00 PM
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10:00 PM
Evie Ladin
Evie Ladin
Knoxville, TN
Banjo player, singer, songwriter, percussive-dancer, choreographer and square-dance caller, Evie has always been surrounded by music – credit to her upbringing as daughter of an international folk dance teacher, and an old-time folk music devotee, she grew up thinking that playing music, dancing, s…
Saturday, May 31 2025
8:00 PM
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10:00 PM
Matt Heckler w/ Resonant Rogues
Matt Heckler w/ Resonant Rogues
Knoxville, TN
MATT HECKLER is a solo multi-instrumentalist that keeps to the darker side of old time, balladry, and early bluegrass with detours to the mountains of Eastern Europe or a dimly lit bar in Ireland. Sparrow and Keith share a passion for movement and sound. While the band has explored musical styles …
Saturday, April 26 2025
8:00 PM
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10:00 PM
Ashlee Watkins & Andrew Small
Ashlee Watkins & Andrew Small
Knoxville, TN
Based in southwest Virginia, Ashlee Watkins & Andrew Small are know for stirring harmonies and hard-hitting old-time sound as the duo moves between fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and guitars. Their awards include first place with their string band The Alum Ridge Boys & Ashlee at Galax.
Friday, May 23 2025
8:00 PM
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10:00 PM
Laurel Folk School - Beginner Fiddle Waltzes
Laurel Folk School - Beginner Fiddle Waltzes
Knoxville, TN
Learn two or three beginner/intermediate waltzes with beginner/intermediate instructor Ethan Fulwood. Lesson is free with donations to JCA encouraged.
Sunday, May 4 2025
2:00 PM
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3:30 PM
Sam Lewis
Sam Lewis
Knoxville, TN
Sam Lewis is a songwriter based out of Nashville whose music invariably circles back to a universal truth: "We are all trying to get somewhere — all running from something or toward something; we're all in it together, though." His discography reveals his artistic evolution. These include his self-…
Sunday, April 27 2025
7:00 PM
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9:00 PM
