Mountain Home Music, SouthEnd Brewing and the Dawgful Dead present Beer & Banjos Boone 

BEER & BANJOS is a free music series presented on the second Thursday of each month at SouthEnd Brewing in downtown Boone. 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, Liam Bailey makes his 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.

Liam Thomas Bailey is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based in Hickory, North Carolina. Liam recently relaunched his solo career after spending a decade as a sideman to notable Nashville country artists, including Rodney Atkins and Brett Eldridge. Over his diverse twenty year career, Liam has earned a name on guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, piano and harmony vocals. Now refocused on his original solo material, his music incorporates a fresh approach to the banjo and fiddle playing frontman, while drawing from a deep understanding of the Americana, Celtic and Bluegrass musical lexicon. Liam will be releasing his first solo album in over a decade, “Hands & Knees,” to be released in Spring 2020.

Liam grew up in the Northeast and spent high school years in the Netherlands. The son of a music teacher, he spent his childhood learning numerous instruments and graduated from Berklee College of Music with a BA in Film Scoring. He began his career working in commercial post-production where he composed, performed and produced media for nationally syndicated television commercials including Mattel, American Express, Washington Trust and many others. His music has been featured on PBS, HBO, ESPN and several A&E programs including Pawn Stars, Dog the Bounty Hunter, Say Yes To the Dress.  In 2006, Liam left post-production to pursue his interests on the stage. He spent the next 11 years performing with internationally recognized country artists including Rodney Atkins, Brett Eldredge and others. For over a decade, he has performed for audiences on landmark stages such as Red Rocks, The Grand Ol Opry, Radio City Music Hall, The Hollywood Bowl, The Beacon Theater and Times Square on New Years Eve. He has supported artists on tv shows including Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, the Tonight Show, Good Morning America and The Today Show and has participated in the tours of Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift, Brooks and Dunn, Martina McBride, ZZ Top, Willie Nelson and others.  He has played on both the ACM and CMA Award programs multiple times and has participated in 3 USO tours in Kuwait, Afghanistan and Alaska.

In 2016, Liam decided to refocus his energies on writing and performing his own material. He currently maintains an active performance schedule with a diverse lineup of virtuostic ensembles and is working with One Riot Music Publishing in Nashville. Liam is a passionate private instructor and music teacher, and a devoted husband and father. Learn more at https://liamthomasbailey.com/

Beer & Banjos Boone 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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Friday, November 8th
Friday, December 13th

Come early for the potluck (starting at 6pm) and please bring a dish to share. Get ready to get down to some old-time tunes with your friends and neighbors (starting at 7:30). Time to start practicing your promenade! No experience or partner necessary!

Mountain Home Music, Carolina Ramble Productions & Kattagast present Wake of the Flood: A Benefit for and by Appalachian Musicians

After thoughtful consideration, the October 18 event, “An Evening of Appalachian Murder Ballads,”  has been reimagined with a new date! Join us for, WAKE OF THE FLOOD: A BENEFIT FOR AND BY APPALACHIAN MUSICIANS, at 7:30 PM on Friday, November 15, at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country. This concert will support our community’s recovery with proceeds benefiting the NC Arts Disaster Relief Fund.

Performers include Blake Bostain, Alexander Golden, Trevor McKenzie, Ray Christian, Brooks Forsyth, Brandon Holder, Lauren Hayworth, Mike Mckee, Andy Page, Ben Parker, Erin Williams Banks, Loose Roosters, Brian Kreher, Kattagast and Dave Brewer.

If you are unable to attend, we hope you will consider a contribution that will go directly to support North Carolina Artists of all mediums, who have been affected by Hurricane Helene. You may donate here: North Carolina Arts Disaster Relief Fund

Original artwork by Heidi Beers, poster by Kattagast.

Performers: 

Blake Bostain – @blake.bostain – mandolin, trumpet 

Trevor Mckenzie – fiddle, saw, guitar – @tallesthemlock

Dave Brewer – @brewerworldtour – guitar, bass, drums, management

Lauren Hayworth – @valletrillium – https://laurenhayworth.com 

Andy Page – guitarist, jazz professor, composer – @andypageguitar 

Ben Parker – guitarist

Mike Mckee – luthier, guitar, mandolin

Alexander Golden – @alexandergoldenmusic – bassist, guitarist, singer, songwriter

Erin Williams Banks – @erinwilliamsbanksmusic

Brooks Forsyth – @brooksforsyth

Kattagast – @kattagast.music @kattagast.jewelry @krampusmarketboone

Kat Chaffin is a local creative passionate about bringing people together through celebratory events and concerts. She splits her time between jewelry making, singing, hosting craft markets, songwriting, and playing guitar and ukulele. Wake of the Flood, in collaboration with Joe Shannons Mountain Home Music and Carolina Ramble Productions, replaces our 6th annual ‘Evening of Appalachian Murder Ballads’ at the Appalachian Theatre. 

Ray Christian – @raymondchristian9789 

https://drraychristian.com 

Some people call him a storyteller, historian, father.  Shoot, if you’ve got the time, he could fill you in one everything he’s been called. But first and foremost, he’s a Black veteran from the rural South who finds himself floating between life in academia, public speaking, podcasting, storytelling, parenting, and tending to the goats in his backyard. And somehow he’s landed smack dab in the middle of audio production. Who knows what’s next?

Loose Roosters – @loose_roosters_band

Formed in 2017 after the release of some original songs by front man Tim Jones (vocals, guitar), Loose Roosters have been a high country staple ever since. The band blends Appalachian sensibilities with a modern American sound to craft songs that capture life in our time. Longtime collaborators Chris Capozzoli (guitar, vocals), Dirk Brown (drums) & Ben McPherron (bass) make up the core of the group. 

Artists:

Chris Capozzoli – luthier & musician – @Capozzoliguitarco

www.capozzoliguitarcompany.com 

With over 20 years in the business, luthier Chris Capozzoli creates beautiful instruments in his one man guitar shop in the mountains of North Carolina. 

Joshua Johnston – muralist –  @Joshjohnstonart

Joshua is an artist based in Boone, NC, specializing in custom murals and 2D artworks. 

Kevin DeShields – photographer/videographer/animator

https://www.youtube.com/@home.economy 

Kevin DeShields is a fulltime videographer, photographer, animator, and editor based in Boone, NC. Originally from Charlotte, NC, he has dedicated his craft to storytelling through visuals since 2006. While corporate video production forms the foundation of his career, his true passion lies in creating platforms for musicians and artists, helping them share their voices with the world. One such platform can be found on his YouTube channel, “Home Economy.”

Jess Dixon – @jessdixondesigns,

 http://jessdixondesigns.com

Jess is a local freelance artist & graphic designer. Her personal artwork is inspired by the landscape and nature found in the Appalachian mountains.  She creates hand screen printed illustrations based off of photos taken while exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Darcy Wade (WNC Strong) – @darcywadeart 

www.darcywadeart.com

Darcy Wade was born in Charlotte, NC and lived in Boone/Asheville, NC from 2009-2020. Darcy attended Appalachian State University in Boone, NC for both undergrad and graduate school and studies Expressive Art/Art Therapy and is currently working as an (Expressive) Art Therapist in Denver, CO. Darcy has been greatly inspired and influence by the Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains and culture both as a visual artist and a Clinical Mental health therapist and has plans to return to the mountains of Western North Carolina to settle once her professional endeavors in CO are complete. 

Ashley Kubota – @naturalcraftphoto – 

https://naturalcraftphotography.com

Ashley Kubota is a photographer in Boone, NC and the owner of Natural Craft Photography. While she mainly shoots portraits, she has a love for the outdoors and frequently captures beautiful scenery while working with clients.

Becca Childress – Illustrator/painter – @BeccaChildressCreative https://beccachildresscreative.com

Becca Childress is an artist based out of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Take inspiration from the mountains she grew up in, her art features a whimsical culmination of the natural world and allegorical themes.  While her specialty is watercolor, she doesn’t like to pick favorites, and will happily create with almost any medium she is given. \

Mountain Home Music is pleased to present the Jeff Little Trio! The Mountain Home Bluegrass Boys open the show with special guest, Tucker Conner!

Mountain Home Music presents Beer & Banjos Boone h

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.
Support Beer & Banjos Boone

*Tickets may be refused to realize full tax deductible benefits of individual sponsorships.

*Tickets may be refused to realize full tax deductible benefits of individual sponsorships.

*Tickets may be refused to realize full tax deductible benefits of individual sponsorships.

*Tickets may be refused to realize full tax deductible benefits of individual sponsorships.

*Tickets may be refused to realize full tax deductible benefits of individual sponsorships.