Wayne Graham

Americana Folk Rock from Letcher County! $5

Matt Woods

Matt Woods returns for an encore after one of the summer’s most enjoyable shows. Performing Songwriter says of Woods, “It’s only a matter of time before singer-songwriter Matt Woods finds wider recognition. His second album offers the immediacy and accessibility that major labels generally latch onto. On songs like “My Way,” “Flight to California” and “Lonely Ones,” Woods wades through one emotional tempest after another, garnering powerful, affecting performances that resonate even on first hearing.

Woods matches his commanding vocals with an ace backing band in Plan A. Together they provide the riveting, rock-solid arrangements these tunes call for—whether turning up the heat for a searing rocker or adding just the right touch of nuance to one of Woods’ searing, sad-eyed ballads. It’s that balance between frenzy and finesse that gives these rugged, restless narratives an unequivocal sense of determination and purpose.”

Anne McCue

“Anne McCue is the virtual definition of triple threat. A potent singer, thoughtful songwriter and tough guitarist.”
–Billboard

“Australian singer/songwriter/guitarist Anne McCue wields potent bluesy rock against her unaffected, naturally wistful voice.”
–Rolling Stone

“Besides having a bluesy voice and songs to match (’50 Dollar Whore,’ ‘Ballad of an Outlaw Woman’), McCue is an accomplished guitarist who can handle Delta blues and fat feedback as well as quieter folk stylings. Not only does she dare to cover Hendrix’s ‘Machine Gun,’ but her nine-minute version, tucked away as a hidden track at the end of her new album, Roll, also does righteous justice to the revered guitar god’s memory.”
–Washington Post