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Mountain Home Music presents Beer & Banjos Boone hosted by The Dawgful Dead
BEER & BANJOS is a free music series presented on the second Thursday of each month in partnership with SouthEnd Brewing and the Dawgful Dead. The house band of all house bands, the Dawgful Dead kick things off at 7PM, followed by a local or regional act at 8PM. This month, The Asheville Mountain Boys makes their Beer & Banjos debut!
THE DAWGFUL DEAD is a talented band that combines the improvisational spirit of the Grateful Dead with the virtuoso playing of the David Grisman Quintet to create a unique, high-energy sound that’s sure to get you dancing. Featuring jaw-dropping solos, intricate harmonies, and an infectious love of music, The Dawgful Dead is a band that’s not to be missed. Whether you’re a die-hard Deadhead or simply a lover of great music, you’re sure to be swept away by their powerful performances. Band Members include Adam Williams, Patrick Holmes, Chuck Mantooth, Craig Barnette, Ben Parker, Mike Mckee and Owen Parker.
THE ASHEVILLE MOUNTAIN BOYS are on a mission to capture not just the style but the spirit of traditional bluegrass. Asheville, NC has long been known for great music and its roots in bluegrass go back to the founding of the genre (Bill Monroe’s first broadcast performance as the Bluegrass Boys was at Asheville radio station WWNC in 1938) A group that firmly stakes its claim to the tradition of the music from the area, The Asheville Mountain Boys spring onto the scene with a thought,” What happened to bluegrass?” It’s not a disparaging one that condemns current styles in the genre but rather asks, “Why do we love this music in the first place” and answers with an approach that is true to the originators of the genre in the sense of both style and philosophy. Bluegrass is raw emotion, excitement, drive, and authenticity. It is not sanitized or compromised but a reflection of the lives of those who play it. It’s storytelling that follows a throughline of tradition. With these priorities in mind, they offer their first in a series of live-recorded singles. Your introduction to the band is “Another Day” a classic tune written and first recorded by Reno and Smiley in the late 50’s. This song choice and performance fit the ethos of the Boys showing the musical prowess of the group which includes John Duncan on banjo, Zeb Gambill on mandolin, Jacob Brewer on bass and vocals, and Marshal Brown on guitar and vocals. The group plans to release more live music this year with studio recording to follow. https://ashevillemountainboys.com/
Our series is free to attend, but we rely on donations to pay the bands a living wage and cover professional sound costs. This support not only helps the artists but also enhances the quality of the performances, creating a memorable experience for all attendees. If you enjoy the series, please consider supporting it with a fully tax-deductible donation. Support Beer & Banjos and help us keep the arts alive and thriving.
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