Old Settler's Music Festival: Shrinyribs Armchair Boogie Melissa Carper & Ley Line - Sunday in Dale - Apr 23, 2023

Matt the Electrician

3 concerts

Matt the Electrician is an Austin-based folk/pop singer-songwriter known for quirky, sincere songs. Since 1998, he’s self-released 9 albums, toured globally, and collaborated with artists like Wood & Wire and Little Brave.

Tommy Emmanuel

67 concerts

Tommy Emmanuel, an acclaimed guitarist, known for his electrifying performances, blends pop, bluegrass, jazz, and rock. He has played iconic venues like Nashville's Ryman Auditorium and holds the C.G.P. honor from Chet Atkins. Renowned for songs like "Tall Fiddler" and "Mombasa."

John R. Miller

11 concerts

John R. Miller, born in West Virginia, is a Nashville-based artist known for his introspective country and folk-rock. His albums, including "Heat Comes Down" and "Depreciated," reveal deep truths about human emotions. Influenced by traditional fiddle music, Miller first performed in garage bands and string bands, gaining a reputation for his raw honesty and communal music style.

Molly Tuttle

11 concerts

Molly Tuttle, born in Northern California, is a bluegrass virtuoso known for her innovative style. She won Americana's Instrumentalist of the Year 2018 and was IBMA's first female Guitar Player of the Year. Her hits include "You Didn’t Call My Name." Tuttle's band, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, features top bluegrass talent.

The Brothers Comatose

8 concerts

The Brothers Comatose, a San Francisco-based bluegrass band founded by brothers Ben and Alex Morrison, blend Americana, folk, and traditional bluegrass with infectious energy. Known for tight harmonies, virtuosic string play, and lively performances, they welcomed multi-instrumentalist Addie Levy in 2024, adding depth and dynamism. Their storytelling spans love, loss, and adventure.

Melissa Carper

7 concerts

Carper, known as "Hilbillie Holiday," blends country and jazz styles inspired by legends like Hank Williams Sr., Patsy Cline, and Ray Charles. Raised on roots music, she records in East Nashville's Bomb Shelter with co-producers Dennis Crouch and Andrija Tokic.

Elephant Revival

2 concerts

Elephant Revival, a multi-instrumentalist band, blends Celtic, Americana, Folk, and Indie Art Rock. Known for Bonnie Paine's haunting vocals and collaborative, rich sound.

Jack Barksdale

7 concerts

Texas-born folk/Americana singer-songwriter Jack Barksdale is praised for mature lyrics and musicianship. He’s shared stages with Wynonna Judd, Ray Wylie Hubbard, and more.

Sunny War

6 concerts

Sunny War, born Sydney Lyndella Ward in Nashville, revitalizes folk and blues with modern themes. Known for tracks like "With the Sun," she built a following after battling substance abuse and relocating to Venice Beach. Her self-released album "Worthless" and EP "Can I Sit With You" earned critical acclaim. Sunny occasionally plays in her punk band Anus Kings and has been praised by LA Weekly.

Shinyribs

17 concerts

Shinyribs, led by Kevin Russell, hails from Beaumont, TX, and blends Gulf Coast swamp pop with R&B. Known for dynamic performances, they collaborated with Grammy winner Steve Berlin, creating catchy bayou funk hits.

Armchair Boogie

3 concerts

Armchair Boogie, formed in Wisconsin in 2015, is known for vibrant bluegrass music. They've wowed festivals like Summer Camp and MerleFest and shared stages with Leftover Salmon and Yonder Mountain String Band.

Twisted Pine

3 concerts

Emerging from Boston's folk, bluegrass, and Americana scene, this ensemble blends genres beyond progressive bluegrass. Anchored by Chris Sartori's bass, it features Dan Bui's dynamic mandolin, Kathleen Parks' haunting vocals, and Anh Phung's innovative flute. Known for blending bluegrass and jazz, they craft psychedelic sounds and harmonious vocals.