Healthy Relationships Night :: An Evening to Celebrate & Discuss Awareness
2021-02-11 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | the Roots
$5 at the door :: includes ONE raffle ticket, additional raffle tickets available for $1 each
Join C+R and Rape Response for an evening of live music, relationships presentation from Rape Response, art display, and COMEDIC performance from Jessica It’s All Good, Thursday, February 11th at 7:00pm.
About Rape Response:
Since 1988, Rape Response has served as a system of support, advocacy, and education, providing services to the community and survivors of sexual assault (ages 13 and older) while safeguarding the dignity of each person served. Our primary service area includes Dawson, Forsyth, Habersham, Hall, Lumpkin and White Counties in Georgia.
About Jessica:
“Jessica It’s All Good is a lady comedian from the South with a loud personality, no shame, and not a whole lot of inhibitions. She has rocked out places like The Comedy Zone, Laughing Skull Lounge, Uptown Comedy Club, MadLife Stage & Studios, Truman State University, Spartanburg Methodist College, State University of New York College at Geneseo, Emory University, and many more. In 2014 she won her first comedy competition and received the 1st place prize of The Rev’d Up Comedy Jam Contest. She went on to perform in other competitions and was a semi-finalist in the 2014 Atlanta’s Top Comic Comedy Contest. In 2015 she took her comedy special: “Memoirs of a Supermodel Princess Clown to The Complex Theatre in Hollywood, CA. In 2020, Jessica produced her new, race related, comedy special: “WE’RE ALL CHOCOLATE,” with the support of several donors. In 2021 it was nominated for “Mind-Blowing Comedy” For Comedic Writing Of The Year in the Writing/Adaptations category of The Young-Howze Theatre Awards. Whether she is traveling, performing locally, or online, Jessica keeps the energy high and the laughs flowing. Her comedy will go down in history as comedy for positivity and change, and she’ll keep it clean while on the way.“

Jorge Valenzuela :: Classically-Trained Lyric Tenor LIVE in the Roots
2021-02-13 19:00 - 22:00 | the Roots
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A classically trained lyric tenor, Jorge Valenzuela has had the privilege to study voice under Jazz great Dee Knapp for many years. His influences are all over the place… Chris Cornell, Robert Plant, Stevie Wonder, Phil Collins, Chino, Sting, Chris Stapleton, Steve Perry, Lionel Ritchie, Sade, etc…
Jorge has toured extensively as a front man for many years. He was able to develop the stage presence and charisma that fuel his sets today. He played from NYC to South Beach playing all-original music and sharing the stage with many national acts including 311, Sevendust, Quiet Riot , Ace Frehley, Zach Wilde, and Kings X and played many Atlanta venues including the Tabernacle, The Buckhead Theatre, Center Stage, Masquerade and the Dogwood festival.
Intimately connect to both artist and venue in our lush, speakeasy-style, 50 seat listening room. Hear the stories behind the songs as the artist(s) share their inspiration and even their heartaches.
Doors open at 7:00pm; show starts at 7:30pm; balcony seating available for VIP add-on or members only. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase.
Masks are required for entry.
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Thursday Sessions :: LIVE in the Roots with Psychedelic Rockers, CAM and His Dam Jam Band
2021-02-18 20:00 - 22:00 | the Roots
Our Thursday Sessions are special showcase performances with local and emerging NGA artists and musicians; every show is $8 at the door. Call the store for advance purchase. A venue like no other, c’mon outta the city and into the mountains for a cozy, safe, and professionally-optimized acoustic space to hear original singers, songwriters, comedians, and spoken word artists from the Roots’ stage. Some shows have craft beer and wine available for purchase as well as a supper plate created by local chefs. Doors open at 8:00pm; artist takes stage at 8:30pm.

Masks required for entry.

Following a SOLD-out first-ever Thursday Sessions with us, Cam and His DJB are the real deal. Coming in from Athens, GA, the energy they bring will have everyone dancing.

CHANTAE Cann :: Exploratory Sounds of Jazz with the Feel Good Vibes of Soul LIVE in the Roots
2021-02-27 19:00 - 23:00 | the Roots
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Chantae Cann is the charismatic influence with a voice that transcends through time. With the release of her debut album “Journey to Golden” in March 2016 at #1 on the iTunes Jazz Charts and #7 on the Jazz Billboard Charts.
Chantae Cann’s second studio album (Sol Empowered) released on October 13, 2017 earned the #8 spot on the Jazz Billboard Charts.
Influences like Bobby McFerrin, Haitus Kyote, Chaka Khan and countless others help shape the sounds that you hear throughout her music. Chantae’s music blends the exploratory sounds of Jazz with the feel good vibes of Soul, which makes for a mixture that is quite enticing. It is her heart’s desire to simply inspire, uplift and encourage the lives of others through music.
Sol Empowered finds the artist in a positive space, as Ms. Cann states she has most recently been inspired in the areas of knowing, valuing and appreciating her own self-worth, and she desires to motivate others to do the same.
Sol Empowered further solidifies Chantae’s signature sound while referencing the comforting sounds from her first album, Journey To Golden. Lyrically, this is a love letter from Chantae to her listeners with an in depth look at her evolution as an artist, and most importantly who she has come to be as a person. Sol Empowered is intentional and deliberate, yet free-spirited.
Chantae is not a novice to the industry. She has been blessed to travel the world as a background vocalist (10+ years) with P.J. Morton, Gramps Morgan, and most notably India Arie. She’s had the tremendous honor of collaborating with artists/bands such as, Snarky Puppy, Jonathan McReynolds and The Foreign Exchange.
Intimately connect to both artist and venue in our lush, speakeasy-style, 50 seat listening room. Hear the stories behind the songs as the artist(s) share their inspiration and even their heartaches.
TWO shows:
First Show: Doors open at 7:00pm, show starts at 7:30pm; Second Show: Doors open at 9:00pm, show starts at 9:30pm. Balcony seating available for VIP add-on or members only. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase.
Masks are required for entry.
See video “Craters” here.
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Thursday Sessions with Ryan Little Eagle :: country blended with Native-American flute
2021-03-04 20:00 - 22:00 | the Roots
Connect authentically to the artists by hearing them in our “speakeasy”-styled intimate listening room, the Roots, located underground beneath the Canopy social house. Hear the stories behind the songs as the artist(s) share their inspiration and even their heartaches. Doors open at 8:00pm; show starts at 8:30pm; balcony seating available for VIP add-on or members only. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase. Masks are required for entry; touchless temperature screening upon ticket scan. Thank you for helping us help everyone enjoy a SAFE (and state-compliant)evening of live music.
Tickets are $8, available at the door only. Call ahead to purchase/reserve tickets.

MIDWELL Band :: Multi-genre Fusion, Rock n' Roll from Atlanta LIVE in the Roots
2021-03-06 19:00 - 22:00 | the Roots
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MIDWELL. is a rock + roll band based out of Atlanta, Georgia that brings a unique sound to every live performance they’re a part of. Fusing together diverse influences from country to punk, MIDWELL. brings depth + soul to their music, along with an energy that is unmatched.
Intimately connect to both artist and venue in our lush, speakeasy-style, 50 seat listening room. Hear the stories behind the songs as the artist(s) share their inspiration and even their heartaches.
Doors open at 7:00pm; show starts at 7:30pm; balcony seating available for VIP add-on or members only. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase.
Masks are required for entry.
See their video “Moving On” here.
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Reverend Hylton :: Americana Singer/Songwriter/Storyteller LIVE in the Roots
2021-03-13 19:00 - 22:00 | the Roots
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Connect authentically to the artists by hearing them in our “speakeasy”-styled intimate listening room, the Roots, located underground beneath the Canopy social house. Masks are required for entry; touchless temperature screening upon ticket scan. Thank you for helping us help everyone enjoy a SAFE (and state-compliant)evening of live music.
Reverend Hylton is an Americana Singer/Songwriter out of Atlanta but truly calling the road his home. He is currently touring the nation with his songs of relatable tales of life experiences. Heartbreak, addiction and traveling are the substance of his melodic musical, lyrical and vocal writings.
From the stage to the crowd, a real performance is heard. Real words from real experiences make for an authentic time shared by both The Reverend and the crowd.
Catch Reverend Hylton’s stories from touring in his van and living the Vanlife. The pandemic changed the course of his music from playing 200 shows a year all over the country, to being halted and stationary. But he’s been anything but sitting still and he’s released a new album “Leave the Door Open” that shouldn’t be missed. Check it out on Spotify or any major music app. As always, his music, his songwriting is as authentic as Justin is himself. Come out and listen to the stories, new and old as he makes a stop in your town.
General Admission $12; beer and wine available for purchase through partnership with local brewery & winery; coffee + dessert upstairs in the Canopy.
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Thursday Sessions with Okay Kenedi LIVE in the Roots
2021-03-18 20:00 - 22:00 | the Roots
Connect authentically to the artists by hearing them in our “speakeasy”-styled intimate listening room, the Roots, located underground beneath the Canopy social house. Hear the stories behind the songs as the artist(s) share their inspiration and even their heartaches. Doors open at 8:00pm; show starts at 8:30pm; balcony seating available for members only. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase. Masks are required for entry; touchless temperature screening upon ticket scan. Thank you for helping us help everyone enjoy a SAFE (and state-compliant)evening of live music.
Turning honesty into sonically bright tunes, Okay Kenedi bends the indie-pop genre over guitar-heavy melodies and danceable moods. Based out of metro-Atlanta, the 2019 start-up is fronted by Kenedi Griffis (vocals) and held together rhythmically by Sarah Dickerson (drums) and Micayla Wise (bass).
Together, the trio released their first single “Playing Games” under their short-term name Kenedi. in late 2019. After rebranding under Okay Kenedi, acoustic story-teller “God of Jacob” showcased their musical diversity in early 2020. Their debut album, Drive My Car, boldly expresses a full-bodied mixture of pop-rock and wonky pop, co-produced with Cory and Julia Shuman (Little Bird Big Sound) in Savannah, GA. Catch their newest release, “Last Night in London” on all major music apps.

Tickets at the door, $8. Call the store for advance purchase.

John Eason :: country simple LIVE in the Roots
2021-04-03 19:00 - 22:00 | the Roots
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Connect authentically to the artists by hearing them in our “speakeasy”-styled intimate listening room, the Roots, located underground beneath the Canopy social house. Masks are required for entry; touchless temperature screening upon ticket scan. Thank you for helping us help everyone enjoy a SAFE (and state-compliant)evening of live music.
“I’m just a small town Father, Veteran and Gypsy brought up on gospel and country music. I was born in the small town of Minden in Louisiana and lived in Cotton Valley, raised on good manners, good food and good music, my family sang gospel all over the place and I always dreamed of being up on stage. Now I can’t say its all gospel cause Honky Tonks and Neon run through my veins I’ve always felt the draw of the stage there listening to the crowd and the clinking of the glasses!
I took some detours on my way to my music dreams and pursued another passion of mine as a chef, I attended culinary school and worked in the food industry which I love. My grandmother and mom taught me to cook growing up and I love making good food for people. I try and combine this passion with my music these days with my own BBQ Sauce Renegade BBQ. I lost a bakery during hurricane Katrina while I was in Mississippi which led me to the Military. I spent 8 years with the Air Force and 5 deployments overseas, I truly loved my time and the brothers and sisters I met there. I get asked all the time whether it was bad overseas and of course there were horrible times but I believe in finding the joy and beauty in all situations. One of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been was a snowed in valley in Kabul Afghanistan. One of my biggest passions comes from that time in the military, I suffer with PTSD and I pour that into my music one of my first songs I released “Gun From My Hands” is all about it and the scars you can’t see. I hope I can bring more awareness to PTSD and help my brothers and sisters who suffer like me.
Music has always had my heart, the only thing that has more of it are my daughters Elli Mae and Calli Grace. I could never shake off the nagging feeling I wasn’t doing what I needed to be doing when I wasn’t pursuing my music, So I packed up sold everything and came down to Nashville to chase my dreams. My Gypsy soul loved selling everything and packing up a $750 pickup truck that wouldn’t reverse and moving to a town where I knew no one! I’ve always been able to as my friends say make friends with a rock so when I got here I wasted no time. Found a job at family owned restaurant called Courtney’s to keep a roof over my head as well fellow Brother in Arms Glen Hanks to live with. I’m always blown away by the amount of talent in Nashville and I’ve met some great songwriters who helped me find my way, Bill Wolfenbarger has been a constant sounding board and I even had the chance to shake the hand of Whispering Bill Anderson. One of my biggest goals has been to find my sound to put the music in my head out in the world, my influences are Lynyrd Skynyrd, Johhny Cash, Hank Jr, Waylon Jennings and so many more. Thanks to some great musican and cowriters (which you can find on my Music Family Page) I’ve started to find that sound and I’m beyond thankful to them for that.
I get asked all the time what my goals in pursuing music are, am I hear to be famous? Honestly I’m here to pour out the music from my soul and hope it connects with the people who need it. Some folks call my music Country, some Outlaw Country and some Southern Rock; I call it real and that’s the kinda music I wanna make!”
See his video, “Sing me Back”.
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Thursday Sessions with singer-songwriter, Josephine Johnson
2021-04-15 20:00 - 22:00 | the Roots
Connect authentically to the artists by hearing them in our “speakeasy”-styled intimate listening room, the Roots, located underground beneath the Canopy social house. Hear the stories behind the songs as the artist(s) share their inspiration and even their heartaches. Doors open at 8:00pm; show starts at 8:30pm; balcony seating available for VIP add-on or members only. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase. Masks are required for entry; touchless temperature screening upon ticket scan. Thank you for helping us help everyone enjoy a SAFE (and state-compliant)evening of live music. Tickets are $8 at the door; call the store for advance purchase.

Josephine Johnson is an artist unafraid to live out her dreams. Her brand of soulful, earthy, and transcendent folk feels tender, coming close-to-the-skin, while at the same time clearly dredged from the depths. Her voice is vulnerable yet powerful, reminiscent of the that all-in heart of Janis Joplin, but with a refinement that sets Johnson’s voice apart. Johnson knows who she is. Her music presents herself and ideas with a calm strength – like someone who has spent long hours on the road alone, working problems and dreams into convictions. You can feel it in her voice.
Johnson was born in rural Greentown, Indiana and raised singing in church and school musicals. The first of her entire family to go to college, she attended Savannah College of Art and Design, then went on to earn a master’s degree in English on scholarship from Humboldt State University. Johnson learned to play ukulele and guitar while at SCAD, where she also began writing her own music. It wasn’t until after her masters and a career in teaching English that she returned to her true calling. “I realized I couldn’t do both – that there was no way to pursue music as a career while at the same time working on film production or teaching English. It became clear to me a bit later in life that I had to choose what I wanted.” Now fully in control of her own developing musical career, Johnson says she wouldn’t change it for the world – not her past education, nor her choices leading up to now, nor her present life as a singer-songwriter constantly on the road. “I’m single, I do this all by myself. I’m the booker, I’m the roadie, I’m the writer, I’m the singer… and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”
Johnson’s breakthrough album, The Spark (2018)—arranged by famed producer John Vanderslice and keys player Rob Shelton—features eight tracks that blend soul, country, and folk into a cohesive, earnest, and elaborately beautiful album.
Her latest EP Double High Five (2021) is a unique release in that it dips her folkie compositions in the otherworldly atmospherics of multi-instrumentalist Andrew Sovine (Ashley McBryde, Fox Brothers, Alice Wallace) who arranged, co-produced, and played electric guitar, omnichord, and slide guitar on the 6-song EP.
The Spark
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeHf-x4IyOg

Reclaiming My Time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v89AwBsEeDE

FB: @JosephineJohnsonMusic
IG: @Josephine.Johnson
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A7dfROH9Cs3XMhlr7hkLL
Bandcamp: https://josephinejohnsonsings.bandcamp.com/album/the-spark

www.josephinejohnsonsings.com

Malachi Mills :: Singer-Songwriter with Soul-R&B LIVE in the Roots
2021-04-17 20:00 - 22:00 | the Roots
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Connect authentically to the artists by hearing them in our “speakeasy”-styled intimate listening room, the Roots, located underground beneath the Canopy social house. Hear the stories behind the songs as the artist(s) share their inspiration and even their heartaches. Doors open at 7:00pm; show starts at 7:30pm; balcony seating available for VIP add-on or members only. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase. Masks are required for entry; touchless temperature screening upon ticket scan. Thank you for helping us help everyone enjoy a SAFE (and state-compliant)evening of live music.
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5B9BA0oPPVm56ftEzkPXWw
http://malachimills.com
Growing up leading music in his local church, Malachi Mills took up a love for Motown & soul music which then in 2015 led to his role of lead Singer/writer of the ATL pop/soul band, “Whispering Gypsies.” Malachi then spent the next two years gaining live experience playing shows at venues such as GA Theatre, City Winery, Eddies Attic, and many other reputable venues. He released his first public work as an artist in 2017, a 5 song EP entitled “Lose It.” Malachi now continues to perform, produce, and write a wide variety of pop and gospel music. Although currently focusing on his career as a writer, Malachi continues to play Solo and full band shows, writers showcases, and private events all around the South East.
Performing at venues such as Hard Rock ATL, City Winery, Eddies Attic, GA Theatre and many other venues in the south east, Malachi has spent the past four years gaining live experience, taking any opportunity to grow his craft. Along this journey, Malachi has written and published 10 songs across various listening platforms.
Acting as lead singer and songwriter of the band “Whispering Gypsies,” Malachi wrote and published the 5 song EP entitled “LOSE IT.” After two years of touring with WG, Malachi has gained a sharper focus on collaborating with other artists and expanding himself as a writer. “Melodii Creative,” a most recent pop/R&B project has inspired a completely different avenue of writing along with his “Singer/Songwriter” youtube channel which is a raw, acoustic look at many of his original works.
Watch his video cover of “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac.
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Erin Kirby + Elijah Ensor :: Heartfelt, Soul-Tinged Pop LIVE in the Roots
2021-05-01 19:00 - 22:00 | the Roots
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Connect authentically to the artists by hearing them in our “speakeasy”-styled intimate listening room, the Roots, located underground beneath the Canopy social house. Hear the stories behind the songs as the artist(s) share their inspiration and even their heartaches. Doors open at 7:00pm; show starts at 7:30pm; balcony seating available for VIP add-on or members only. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase. Masks are required for entry; touchless temperature screening upon ticket scan. Thank you for helping us help everyone enjoy a SAFE (and state-compliant)evening of live music.
Elijah Ensor is a Georgia artist. His smooth tone, poignant lyrics, and captivating smile will grab anyone’s attention. Elijah blends R&B with a hint of pop. His showmanship is beyond compare. He has performed at numerous venues across the United States and opened for Dani Leigh (Def Jam). He has been working on finalizing his EP while releasing singles. His latest release “Move” is garnering the attention of not only industry officials but individuals alike. He also loves giving back to his community and serving as a mentor to young athletes as he was an all star Lacrosse player.
Erin Kirby:
Blending heartfelt, soul-tinged lyrics with dance-infused pop, Erin Kirby creates music that explores the full intensity of human emotions. Kirby has been singing since before she could read. The Atlanta based artist is no stranger to the music scene. Recently she finished in the top sixty of American Idol season 18. Erin also was part of Showtime at the Apollo with Steve Harvey at age 13. Erin also had the opportunity to perform with one of her mentors Jessie J at her Atlanta concert.
Erin has most recently been writing and releasing original music gaining millions of streams on all platforms. She is also an advocate for community service and has earned over 1500 hours of service.
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See “BAD LUCK” official music video ft. Zac Lawson.

postponed to next week* PRAISE Night :: please note new time 7:30PM
2021-05-04 19:30 - 20:30

Thursday Sessions with multi-genre singer-songwriters, RUN KATIE RUN
2021-05-06 20:00 - 22:00 | the Roots
Connect authentically to the artists by hearing them in our “speakeasy”-styled intimate listening room, the Roots, located underground beneath the Canopy social house. Hear the stories behind the songs as the artist(s) share their inspiration and even their heartaches. Doors open at 8:00pm; show starts at 8:30pm; balcony seating available for VIP add-on or members only. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase. Masks are required for entry; touchless temperature screening upon ticket scan. Thank you for helping us help everyone enjoy a SAFE (and state-compliant)evening of live music. Tickets are $10 at the door; call the store for advance purchase.

What do these three words mean? As the music world will soon learn, a lot more than you might think.
They’re the name of a song — an urgent summons to a young girl, to run not from danger but toward adventure. They’re the name of a band — one of the few new bands in recent memory that can rock multiple genres, flaunt resonant harmonies, and showcase a dynamic lead vocalist whose passion and power demand attention.
But there’s another meaning. It’s the inner whisper heard or maybe felt by that vocalist, Kate Coleman, that beckoned toward a life where hard work promised independence, where the best way to express herself was by calling her own shots.
That song would surface on her first solo album, Past. Already Kate had forged a unique style, inspired by artists as diverse as Patsy Cline, Janis Joplin, Dolly Parton, and the trio known then as the Dixie Chicks. Each had walked that path that would follow, leading to that place where emotion, honesty, and freedom come together.
Her journey continues with Running On Love, featuring the latest music from Run Katie Run. It winds through the restless drive, complex emotions, and exhilarating key changes of “15 Minutes,” travels between the candor and yearning of “Kinda Hoping,” explores the bitter commentary of “No Way Out,” riding a current of tight rhythm, and summits at Kate’s climactic — and frankly stunning — high note in “Running On Love” builds toward an explosive ending. She lays down the law to an irresolute lover on “Stay Or Leave,” amidst blazing fills and solo breaks from her musicians. And “Stolen Time” confirms Run Katie Run’s ascension as one of today’s best harmony bands.
While Kate is quick to share credit with her bandmates, the fact is that Run Katie Run centers on her singing, writing, and presence. Its story, then, traces back to Buffalo, New York, her hometown. Her gifts first surfaced through dance. “It was my heart and soul,” she affirms. “I was sure I was going to be a dancer. Music was just a fun thing for me.

But there were signs that her interests would change. In Kate’s freshman year, when the time came for her high school’s annual Anything Goes talent show, her mother suggested that she set aside her dancing and try doing a vocal number instead.
“She really pushed me hard,” Kate recalls, with a smile. “So I did ‘Big Deal’ by Leann Rimes. I don’t think anybody knew I listened to country music let alone sang. But everybody was so impressed! They made me feel like a rock star. From that point, I was like, ‘Oh, okay. I think I get it.’”
Although she would immerse herself in the dance program at Buffalo State College, music won her allegiance by her senior year. “A couple of my professors were planning on giving me a big feature role in the annual dance concert,” she remembers. “I think they had high hopes for me. So they were heartbroken when I didn’t do the show. I mean, dance will always be a part of me. I even have a dance floor in my dining room! But a gut feeling told me then that it was time to choose music.”
Before graduating with a degree in dance and communications in 2011, Kate had joined her first band. Known as Naughty Dawg, they played cover songs at bars and parties, where she built her stage chops. Through playing music, Kate met her husband, Corey Coleman, and as their relationship blossomed, they started playing as a duo throughout the Buffalo area as Kate and Corey. It didn’t take long to realize that they had something special but that it needed to be transplanted to a market where they could earn the recognition they deserved.

“Buffalo was a great place, but as far as doing original music goes, there wasn’t a whole lot of possibility there,” Kate explains. “On top of that, we wanted the whole lifestyle. We wanted to be in a van, going from city to city in the South because the weather would be more agreeable for that. We thought about moving to Austin for a minute. But because my older sister lives in Georgia, I was like, ‘Why don’t we check out Atlanta? There are 40 cities within a three-and-a-half hour radius. We can tour small.”
So they made the move. Soon their calendar filled with bookings at clubs and corporate events. They even tried their luck at a national talent search, the Country Showdown (hosted by Jewel at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium), and finished in second place in the final round. More significantly, at an open mic one night in Georgia, they were so impressed by a trio called Highbeams. They became mutual admirers and close friends over the next several years, so it was no surprise that Kate recruited guitarist/banjo player Adam Pendlington, bassist Stephen Quinn, and drummer Ian Pendlington to play on her solo album, Past. Corey played guitar and recorded the album. Then, as offers started coming in to play at clubs and festivals, Kate made them an offer that, luckily, they couldn’t refuse.
“I asked, ‘Can you guys play with me?’” she says. “‘You know the songs already. And we have so much fun just being in a room together. Would you be into keeping this going as a five-piece?’ I wasn’t thinking that this would be my band, with them backing me up. I was like, ‘We all write. We all play. We all sing. We can all contribute.’ It was the guys who said, ‘We’d love to do this, although it really should be your thing.’ And it was Adam who said, ‘It should be called Run Katie Run.’”

Their union was kismet. “They never make me feel limited,” Kate points out. ‘They don’t make me pigeonhole myself or hold me back or tell me, ‘That’s not country enough,’ or ‘We need to stick with this.’ Who needs that? Because as long as it’s us making the music, we’re gonna sound like us.’”
Which leads to another truth behind the name of this band. With these five talents combined, they’ve come a long way in a short time. But there’s still a long path ahead, with countless opportunities to create and entertain and fulfill their promise.

https://www.runkatierun.com/
“15 Minutes” (studio demo):
https://www.dropbox.com/s/jw78iinjbef55zm/15%20Minutes%20mp3.mp3?dl=0
“Nothing At All” Live in the Studio:
https://youtu.be/1EFFLY-0umk
“Stay or Leave” Live at EOP Red Clay Music Foundry:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/om8iodj39rkptbx/21.%20Stay%20or%20Leave.mp3?dl=0

Thursday Sessions with Betsy Franck :: Americana-Blues LIVE in the Roots Canopy + the Roots
2021-05-20 20:00 - 22:00 | the Roots
Connect authentically to the artists by hearing them in our “speakeasy”-styled intimate listening room, the Roots, located underground beneath the Canopy social house. Hear the stories behind the songs as the artist(s) share their inspiration and even their heartaches. Doors open at 8:00pm; show starts at 8:30pm; balcony seating available for VIP add-on or members only. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase. Masks are required for entry; touchless temperature screening upon ticket scan. Thank you for helping us help everyone enjoy a SAFE (and state-compliant)evening of live music.
Tickets available at the door or call the store for advance purchase. OR PURCHASE TICKETS HERE.

Betsy Franck is a soulful Americana Blues singer, songwriter, guitarist, festival thrower, people connecter. Most recently settling in the North GA mountains, Betsy spent four years in Nashville TN, and over a decade in Athens, GA., performing and recording 5 studio albums. Franck has shared the stage with a long list of musical favorites from Loretta Lynn to John Popper to Lucinda Williams. Her latest EP recorded at Southern Ground Studios in the heart of Nashville, features (4) singles that can be found as they are released on her website www.betsyfranck.com .

Cam and His Dam Jam Band, with Drew Thomas :: A TWO-HOUR psychedelic-rock Jam Sesh.
2021-05-22 19:00 - 22:00 | the Roots
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Connect authentically to the artists by hearing them in our “speakeasy”-styled intimate listening room, the Roots, located underground beneath the Canopy social house. Hear the stories behind the songs as the artist(s) share their inspiration and even their heartaches. Doors open at 7:00pm; show starts at 7:30pm; balcony seating available for VIP add-on or members only. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase. Masks are required for entry; touchless temperature screening upon ticket scan. Thank you for helping us help everyone enjoy a SAFE (and state-compliant)evening of live music.
Following two SOLD-out shows with us, Cam and His DJB are the real deal. Coming in from Athens, GA, the energy they bring will have everyone dancing.
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Southern-Gothic Americana :: Blood on the Harp LIVE in the Roots
2021-06-12 19:00 - 22:00 | the Roots
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Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5XFLHQCs22vPdMixs6EqOr
Check out their May livestream for C+R here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWGKz3rnH-E&t=807s
Hailing from Atlanta, GA, Blood On the Harp bills themselves as simply Songs about Death. This macabre musical outfit creates a sound that harkens to an antique era of American music, with lush string arrangements that drift into rich gothic terrain. Every musical measure embraces traditional mountain music’s rustic sounds, steeped in cautionary tales of murder, deceit, and the devil himself. Backed by punk rock, jazz, classical violin, and outlaw influences, BOTH brings out the call of the grave. Combined, this band is a solemn turn of the century gospel melody with a modern day string band fusion.
Intimately connect to both artist and venue in our lush, speakeasy-style, 50 seat listening room. Hear the stories behind the songs as the artist(s) share their inspiration and even their heartaches.
Mask up to get down. Craft beer and wine available for purchase.
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Lola Cole :: soul + jazz LIVE in the Roots
2021-06-19 19:00 - 22:00 | the Roots
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Connect authentically to the artists by hearing them in our “speakeasy”-styled intimate listening room, the Roots, located underground beneath the Canopy social house. Masks are NOT required for entry; touchless temperature screening upon ticket scan. Thank you for helping us help everyone enjoy a SAFE (and state-compliant)evening of live music.
Atlanta-local, Lola Cole’s voice and her music hearkens back to the soul music of the 60’s and 70’s with an earthy, rich and vibrant voice like that of Nina Simone, Tina Turner, Neneh Cherry and Chaka Khan. Prepare to be moved, both spirit and heart, by her passionate voice.
See her “Bitter Cold Nights” video.
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Thursday Sessions with JESS JOCOY :: atmospheric-americana LIVE in the Roots
2021-06-24 20:00 - 22:00 | the Roots
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Connect authentically to the artists by hearing them in our “speakeasy”-styled intimate listening room, the Roots, located underground beneath the Canopy social house. Hear the stories behind the songs as the artist(s) share their inspiration and even their heartaches. Doors open at 8:00pm; show starts at 8:30pm; balcony seating available for VIP add-on or members only. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase. Masks are NOT required for entry; touchless temperature screening upon ticket scan. Thank you for helping us help everyone enjoy a SAFE (and state-compliant) evening of live music. Tickets are available at the door, online, or call the store for advance purchase.
Jess Jocoy makes atmospheric Americana for rainy days and twilight hours. It’s an ethereal sound with organic roots, anchored by a longtime love of country music, a storyteller’s nuanced delivery, and a folksinger’s finesse. A sound that blurs the lines between genres, creating its own blend of twang and texture along the way.
Raised two hours south of Seattle, Jess grew up beneath the drizzling skies and lush landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. “I’m a mountain girl at heart,” she says, nodding to the scenery that shaped albums like her acclaimed debut, Such a Long Way, and its 2021 follow-up, Brighter Eyes, with the woozy, watercolored beauty of her native Washington. She created both records in her adopted hometown of Nashville, a city whose songwriters had first captivated her attention as a child. Morning after morning, a young Jess would listen to records by Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, and Shania Twain on her way to school, building the foundation for the unique sound — a blend of northwestern and southeastern influences — that would eventually take her across America.
Jess’ cross-country travels were brought to a stop in 2020, when the Covid-19 pandemic halted her touring career. At the time, she was riding a wave of critical acclaim for Such a Long Way, a debut album inspired by grief, gratitude, the loss of her father, and the love of creating music. No Depression hailed the record’s “insightful, open-hearted songs” and “smooth blend of traditional country and folk sounds,” while American Songwriter praised the “mournful effervescence” of songs like “The Ballad of Two Lovers.” The iconic radio station WSM, home to the Grand Ole Opry since 1925, made Jess their “Artist of the Week,” and her music even made its way onto national television, where she performed “Easy” during an episode of NBC’s Songland. Those childhood dreams of making her mark in the same town as her musical heroes had finally started to come true, only to be postponed by a disease that sent the entire world indoors.
Brighter Eyes was created during those long months spent inside. It’s a self-produced EP about perspective, filled with songs that explore new storytelling techniques while doubling down on Jess Jocoy’s glimmering sound. She relishes a break from the rat race with the title track, whose cinematic arrangement makes room for waltzing percussion, swooning pedal steel, and contributions from harmonica legend Mickey Raphael. “Constellations” finds her delivering a breezy blast of front-porch folk, while “Winter” weaves her voice between clouds of reverb and Telecaster guitar. On “Mansion on a Hill,” she even delivers a nostalgic love song from a husband’s viewpoint. “Just because you’re a woman, you don’t have to sing about love only from a woman’s perspective,” she says of the latter song, whose gender-flipping narration recalls John Prine’s “Angel From Montgomery.” “A great story can be told by anybody.”
Jess Jocoy knows a thing or two about great stories. She’s been writing them for years, mixing autobiography with richly-imagined fiction, gluing the whole thing together with a voice that’s every bit as evocative as her songwriting. Brighter Eyes begins a new chapter in her own story, marking the spot where Jess learned to savor the present while pushing forward toward a better future.
“I’ve learned how to say, “It’s ok to have moments of rest,'” she says. “It doesn’t lessen your ambition. Once I finally wrapped my head around that idea, I started to see the world with brighter eyes and a new perspective. I started to see music itself in a different light.”
With Brighter Eyes, Jess Jocoy shines on.

Website: https://jessjocoy.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessjocoy/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessjocoymusic/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LgbXi2f45Xd50VqCPs6Qs?si=WoBVZvqaSJCCETqFPsZt8Q
Live performance: “Castles Made of Sand” (live at Bluebird Cafe)
Acoustic Video: “Hope (Such A Long Way)”

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STREAMING:
Tidal – Rising: Folk (Somebody Somewhere) + Cover Feature
No Depression – Best Albums of April 2020 (Existential Crossroads)
DittyTV – Ditty Dozen

American Songwriter “The Ballad of Two Lovers” Track Premiere: “…[the song] has a kind of mournful effervescence as it examines some of the hardest emotions to endure (and the hope that can still exist in the most difficult times). …a moving tribute to love’s dysfunction, and it shows that something beautiful can still come out of even such a sad situation.”
American Songwriter “One [Wo]man Band: Coping with COVID-19 Fallout” Essay by Jess Jocoy

Glide Magazine Full Album Stream Premiere:“With its rootsy and heartfelt blend of Americana, folk and country, the album finds Jocoy using music to explore what it means to find your place and purpose in the world. …With a powerful voice and an old soul that can be heard in her lyrics, Jocoy lets her own life experiences transpire to the music, which itself can veer from sparse and twangy rock… to quiet folk… to big sweeping soul… and bluesy, poignant roots music… Throughout the album we hear an artist who balances serious songwriting chops with a commanding, confident voice. …Such a Long Way is an exciting collection of songs from an artist we will undoubtedly be hearing more from in the future.”

No Depression Album Review: “Jess Jocoy Sings Plainly and Poignantly on Debut Such A Long Way”

The Boot “Love Her Wild” Track Premiere: “… the slow-burning ode to strong women everywhere.”

Americana Highways: “Aching to Feel Alive” Track + Lyric Video Premiere & Album Review:“Jocoy sings in a voice that is pure and pretty. She also has the ability to tell a story that makes you feel like you are right there experiencing the same emotions as the narrators of these tales… It’s hard not to be moved… profound… earnest… Seemingly without any effort, she creates songs that have universal appeal.”

Alan Cackett Album Review: “An artist of fierce originality and charisma, Jess Jocoy is a dynamic singer and equally memorable songwriter, her soulful vocals and descriptive lyrics excel… it’s just blissful, ethereal and so brutally honest. …Jess Jocoy embraces the darker, more sombre aspects of country and Americana. Filled with raw emotion, intricate guitar melodies and soulful vocals, her impassioned creations are a joy for your ears to behold. She delivers her songs of heartbreak, desire, loss and liberation as if her life depends upon it.”

Additional Press:
Antimusic.com
Adobe & Teardrops podcast mention
Americana Music Association social media post + “AMA This Week in Americana” email mention (New Music Friday)
Exclusive Magazine Album Review
100% Rock Magazine “Dirty Dozen”
Highwire Daze Interview
Hometown Country Music Q&A

Such A Long Way was recorded by musicians: Will Kimbrough (Emmylou Harris), Rob Crowell (Midland, Deer Tick), Michael Rinne (Miranda Lambert), and Juan Solorzano (Molly Parden, Becca Mancari)
Past gigs of note include:
– 2019 Contestant on NBC hit-series Songland(ep103)
– 2019 AmericanaFest official showcasing artist
– 2019: was invited to play Nashville’s historic Bluebird Cafe three times (2 Sunday Spotlight full-band showcases + 1 Writers Round hosted by Musicians Corner)
– 2018 Winner of the nationwide Uber Music Movers competition

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Lauren Anderson :: Gritty Blues-Rock LIVE in the Roots
2021-06-26 19:00 - 22:00 | the Roots
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Intimately connect to both artist and venue in our lush, speakeasy-style, 50 seat listening room. Hear the stories behind the all-original songs as the artist(s) share their inspiration and even their heartaches.
Doors open at 7:00pm; show starts at 7:30pm; balcony seating with table service available for add-on; table seating with limited availablity on main floor. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase.
LAUREN ANDERSON

Lauren Anderson isn’t shy about sharing her influences. Indeed, there have been any number of classic and contemporary artists that have left an indelible impression on the musical mantra she’s pursued over the course of her career — Bonnie Raitt, Etta James, Eva Cassidy, Nina Simone, Whitney Houston, Beyonce, and the Pointer Sisters, among them. Yet, at the same time, Anderson isn’t bound to any particular parameters. Instead she’s managed to incorporate those influences into a pursuit of her own passion. It’s a musical journey that continues to flourish, bringing her growing recognition as a celebrated singer and songwriter with her own contemporary credence.

That trajectory has accelerated rapidly over the course of the past seven years with the release of three EPs — Do & Hope, The Game and Won’t Stay Down — and her first full-length album, 2015’s Truly Me. In the meantime, the accolades have kept coming. She was named the 2015 Female Vocalist of the Year by the Midwest Music Awards, took a first-place finish in the 2018 Wing Dang Doodle Competition and watched with pride as The Game became entrenched in the Top 50 of the Billboard Blues chart five weeks in a row.

The press took notice as well. Blues Blast Magazine described said of her, “Lauren has a strong voice with touch of grit.” Rhythm & Booze noted that she has “ a fabulous powerhouse voice you can’t ignore.” Another publication noted: ”With one foot planted in the territory of her influences and the other pointed in an unexplored direction, she straddles the border between blues, soul, and guitar-driven rock & roll, finding her own sound somewhere in the middle.”

Meanwhile, Anderson’s expanded her following while continuing to reap that critical acclaim. A determined dynamo of a performer adept at both blues and ballads, she’s ready to add to those accolades with her upcoming album Love On the Rocks, her most fully realized effort to date. Self-produced and due for independent release this summer, it will be preceded by four singles slated to appear each month prior to the entire album’s appearance in August — “Stand Still” (April), “Back to Chicago” (May), “Holdin’ Me Down” (June), and “Love On the Rocks” (July). Each offering finds her expounding on the soulful, seductive style that allows her to break down the boundaries between rock, blues and classic R&B. Not surprisingly then, the new album fully reflects her own singular sound, courtesy of a varied set of songs that mostly draw from her own experience. Seven of the nine tracks were written during the pandemic, when Anderson claims she wrote a song a day for three weeks in a row.

“Keep On,” the first of the singles, is a wailing and riveting gospel-sounding entry. It was accompanied by a music video that included stark images of the pandemic: https://youtu.be/dMkF04TOUSo.

She describes the stoic yet soulful “Stand Still” as a more Americana-sounding song, but the message resonates as well. “It’s about what it feels like when you’re stuck and not going anywhere,” Anderson says. “Still, that’s okay when you’re there with someone you love.” Anderson calls “Love on the Rocks,” a co-write with Sandy Ramos and Laureen Smith, a true collaborative effort. “I came up with the chorus, but then I got stuck so I brought it to those two ladies and together we finished the song,” she recalls. “Ironically, this was the last song I chose to include on this album, and when the band and I went into the studio, we had yet to run through it together at that point. I wasn’t sure how it would sound with the full band, but as soon as everyone started jamming on it, it came alive. I chose to make it the title track, and it quickly became one of my favorite songs on the album.”The subtle yet sensual “Holdin’ Me Down” falls under the category of a break-up song. “I sent my guys an acoustic version, and when we got together to run through it before going into the studio, Hutch, my bassist, came with this badass guitar part,” Anderson explains. “It really solidifies the soulful 90’s-sounding R&B vibe that the song seemed to call for.”

Other highlights include “Back to Chicago,” a performance that combines Anderson’s robust vocals and a sassy, soulful strut with some ripping fretwork from special guest and guitar great Mike Zito. “I’m Done” and “Just F***ing Begun” are propulsive rockers that allow the energy to soar into the stratosphere. On the other hand, the easy sway of “The Way I Want” and the resilient resolve implied by “Your Turn” help provide a decided shift in tone and tempo.
“This album is very true to me,” Anderson reflects. “I was trying to consciously choose songs for this album that worked well together. I definitely feel like I pulled from some of my seminal influences and was able to find them a fit on each of these tunes.”More about Lauren Anderson:

It’s hardly surprisingly then that music has been a vital part of Anderson’s life since early on. Born in Chicago, her interests were nourished by a family where music played an important part. She first delved into it at the age of eight when she began taking classical piano lessons. That, in turn, led her to sing in a choir and eventually undertake classical voice training while still in high school. After attaining a bachelors degree in music, she earned a Masters Degree in Music Therapy from the University of Kansas.

Following her graduation in 2012, she became a music therapist, working with children and at-risk youth. Yet while she relished the experience, she began to realize that live performance was her true calling. She briefly considered becoming an opera singer, but quickly decided that the world of popular music was more suited to her style. At first she performed solo, but later she shared her talents with a band. Then, after recording a pair of singles at the iconic Ocean Way Studio’s on Nashville’s famed Music Row, she decided to make a permanent move from Kansas City to Music City in 2017. She now tours full time and continues to make music with an energy and enthusiasm that’s fully invested in the new album.

Love on the Rocks — At a Glance:

All songs written by Lauren Anderson
“Love on the Rocks” co-written by Sandy Ramos & Laureen Smith Produced by Lauren Anderson with assistance from the musicians and Taylor Lonardo

Recorded at Taylor Lonardo Studios
Engineered, mixed and mastered by Taylor Lonardo

Drums – Matt Doctor
Bass – Hutch
Guitar – Jimi Greene
Keys/Organ – Kiran Gupta
Strings – Jon and Liz Estes
Guest Guitarist on “Back to Chicago” – Mike Zito

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Riley Moore Sweet Tour :: LIVE in the Roots
2021-07-03 19:00 - 22:00 | the Roots
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Experience a venue and an intimate, all-original performance like no other at Canopy + the Roots: social house and yoga studio upstairs; speakeasy-style listening room underground. A show in the Roots’ listening room is like no other. Doors open at 8:00pm; Riley Moore takes the stage at 8:30pm. Table service; craft beer and wine available. Masks not required.
Riley Moore, or “song boy” (as he is called by a tiny group of very intimate friends), isinspired by a life of adventures like walking an entire 1600 mile tour on foot and living on a sailboat on a lake in the middle of his hometown of Nashville. Currently he lives on an orchard south of Nashville and just released his second album “sweet boy” which has been celebrated for its raw folk instrumentation and honest lyrics. His debut Album, Vagrant, was premiered by Billboard Magazine in July 2018. His writing often draws comparisons to Bob Dylan and John Prine. Since taking the plunge into touring life, he has shared stages with Shakey Graves, Lyle Lovett, Charlie Parr, Arlo Guthrie, The War and Treaty, Parker Milsap, Sam Burchfield, Town Mountain, Rusty Clanton and more.

“Cinematic Lyrical Depth” – Billboard Magazine“pure and earnest” – The Wild Honey Pie
“slightly cheeky… very enjoyable” – Americana UK
“enchanting” – Rolling Stone

“Mansion” Live from the Cabin.
“Wandering Man” a song catcher #84

https://www.instagram.com/young_legend/
https://www.facebook.com/rileymooremusic
https://twitter.com/RileySMoore

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NO PRAISE NIGHT TONIGHT
2021-07-13 19:30 - 20:30

A. Lee Edwards :: Americana-Alt. Country Pioneer LIVE in the Roots
2021-07-17 19:00 - 22:00 | the Roots
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A. Lee Edwards, the songwriter behind the bands Lou Ford (1996 – 2009) and the Loudermilks (2009 – present) has been called a pioneer of the Alt-Country / Americana genre. Alan isn’t just versed and influenced by these byproducts, but the old school country and rock origination points of the music, and you can hear this in his sound that is intelligent, lively, and multi-dimensional. It is music that is direct, and which can occasionally make you uncomfortable, but later (sometimes within the same song) console you like that old friend you rarely get to see.
“Pretty much anyone who’s heard A. Lee Edwards over the past 25 years knows that the former member of the bands Lou Ford and The Loudermilks deserves billing as a poet more so than a songwriter. The man’s got a way with words for sure, and per new song “South of Sylva,” his writing muscle’s far from atrophied. Hopefully, this one’s a sign of things to come from one of North Carolina’s most gifted songsmiths.”
Bobby Moore – Wide Open Country Magazine
Latest Singles:
South of Sylva
Words Won’t Do
www.aleeedwards.com
Instagram – @a.lee.edwards
Facebook – @alanedwardssongwriter

Most recent singles:
https://youtu.be/nXiRdMwtf0M
https://youtu.be/ll2rvuM-7r8
Live Performances:
https://youtu.be/RGxJ1ltE6S8
https://youtu.be/_qpDtv-J0Gc
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Andrew Crawford :: Americana LIVE in the Roots
2021-07-31 19:00 - 22:00 | the Roots
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Connect authentically to the artists by hearing them in our “speakeasy”-styled intimate listening room, the Roots, located underground beneath the Canopy social house. Masks are NOT required for entry; touchless temperature screening upon ticket scan. Thank you for helping us help everyone enjoy a SAFE (and state-compliant)evening of live music.

Andrew Crawford has made a career out of touring and playing guitar on some of the largest festival stages, theaters, and Clubs around the country.

He has shared the stage and performed on albums with multiple Grammy Winning and well known artist in the Bluegrass, Americana, and country genres; and furthermore, he is a multi-instrumentalist with a reputation for his especially adept and skillful guitar playing as well as producing.

Studying music the majority of his life and spending the last decade as a seasoned full time guitarist, Andrew is stepping out to showcase his own music, writing, and producing. You will be taken on a journey through his detailed story telling which is perfectly balanced with his ability to convey vivid emotion throughout the song.

With Running From the Fire (January 2021) there is much to be heard from Andrew Crawford and much promise that he has the potential to become a name in Country Roots, Bluegrass, and Americana music.
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The Winnie Blues :: Half Wide Awake Tour LIVE in the Roots
2021-08-12 20:00 - 22:00 | the Roots
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Australian-born, Nashville-based Americana duo, The Winnie Blues are set to release their debut album ‘Half Wide Awake, But Dreaming’ July 16th 2021.
Recorded live at Dog House Studios in Nashville, Tennessee, this album is a collection of harmonically-intricate stories capturing a shared essence of middle America and outback Australia, stories of being apart from the ones you love and an uprising of yourself in a world that holds you back.
‘Heartfelt, earnest and, above all, beautifully crafted and sung by Americana-duo The Winnie Blues, also-known-as Alice Beatty and Cameron Potts…fate threw them together but their talent and sumptuous harmonies sustain their musical relationship. ‘Little Pressures’ is the second single from the pair’s upcoming debut album. This is one to watch out for’- Andrew Frolish, Americana UK
‘Your songs broke my heart back open, and healed it from the inside’ – anonymous fan
Their first single ‘Coming Home to You’ was nominated as a top 5 finalist in the Blues and Roots International Song Contest.
The music videos for subsequent singles ‘Tennessee Rain’ and ‘Little Pressures’ have both featured nationally on CMT Australia
Half Wide Awake, But Dreaming has been selected as a feature album for ABC Country Radio, Australia (upon it’s release).
All three singles so far have been added to high rotation across Australian Country Radio, with “Tennessee Rain” and “Little Pressures” charting in the top 10 radio plays for the genre.
As part of their debut album launch, The Winnie Blues will embark on ‘The Half Wide Awake Tour’ across the U.S. from August-October 2021. They will be touring mostly as a duo, with occasional support from a full band where appropriate.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewinniebluesofficial/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewinniebluesofficial/
Website: thewinnieblues.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2bpptDR6QR3Za8bBlg43oF?si=kx7nimrcRE6v8vifntRR8g
‘Coming Home to You’ music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx7EX8MMFz0
‘Little Pressures’ music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4s09nqK4_xI
‘Tennessee Rain’ music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRGdZ8MZzzQ
Canopy + the Roots: social house and yoga studio upstairs; speakeasy-style listening room underground. A show in the Roots’ listening room is like no other. Doors open at 8:00pm; The Winnie Blues takes the stage at 8:30pm. Table service; craft beer and wine available. Masks not required.
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Jordy Searcy :: LIVE love? songs in the Roots
2021-08-19 19:00 - 23:00 | the Roots
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From Jordy:
” “Love? Songs” came out February 2020 and the world came to a halt the next month. My last show before the pandemic sold out one of my dream venues in Nashville- a hard won goal since I spent the previous 4 years touring nonstop with friends & barely making rent, while trying to figure out how to pay for recordings. So last year I took a break, built out a van and surfed up and down the west coast, and got back to my first love of writing songs. I’m writing like crazy, and a new record is on the horizon. 🙂 til then, I’m posting an original song every day on tiktok/Insta if you wanna listen in. Stay healthy & safe!!”

See his music videos here.
Listen on Spotify.
Connect authentically to the artists by hearing them in our “speakeasy”-styled intimate listening room, the Roots, located underground beneath the Canopy social house. Hear the stories behind the songs as the artist(s) share their inspiration and even their heartaches. Doors open at 6:00pm; VIP experience begins at 6:30pm. General admission show starts at 7:45pm. Locally-sourced craft beer and wine available for purchase. Masks are not required but encouraged; touchless temperature screening upon ticket scan. Thank you for helping us help everyone enjoy a SAFE (and state-compliant)evening of live music.
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Second Ever Coffee Cupping "Meet the (local) Roaster" series P2
2021-08-28 11:00 - 12:00 | the Roots
Our 2nd Coffee Cupping in a monthly series “MEET the (local) Roaster” with Doug Cole of @becausecoffee IS happening and free to attend! ☕️ NEXT Saturday from 11:00-12:00pm, we will be sampling the dry aromas, brewing and tasting four uniquely-roasted beans. #shoplocal and learn more about coffee with us!
Preregister HERE; attend for FREE.

Slow Stretch Yoga
2021-09-01 08:00 - 09:00 | the Canopy
Join Blair every Wednesday morning for this intentional practice that incorporates pranayama (breath work) with seated postures held for extended time to release tension, lactic acid, and toxin stress build-up in the muscles. Add this to your High Intensity Life ASAP. Deep release in muscles and connective tissues (tendons & ligaments). Plus, train your brain to “relax harder.” Perfect for desk/sitting-sore bodies and athletes alike.
Only ten spaces available. Pre-register by purchasing the class online HERE. Bring your own mat or rent one for $1; room sanitized before and after each class. No mask required.
Drop-IN rate: $12
Member rate: $8
Please arrive early to complete a waiver if this is your first class OR download it: YOGA WAIVER

James Ditty :: Release Party Celebration of "Blood Mountain" LIVE in the Roots
2021-09-02 20:00 - 22:00 | the Roots
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James Ditty is an Americana artist whose songs weave in and out of traditional country and folk music. The album, Blood Mountain, came about as he explored southern cultural themes that have defined who James is as a person. We are excited to offer a free copy of the cd with each ticket purchase!
Experience performance in a venue like no other in the Roots. We are a social house and yoga studio upstairs, a speakeasy listening room underground. Every performance is intimate and every ticket is like a back stage pass. Craft beer and wine available. Doors open at 8:00pm; Private Table, Couch, and Booth service reservations are available on our website via event link on calendar. Limited seating.
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the band SAWYER, indie-pop LIVE in the Roots
2021-09-11 19:00 - 22:00 | the Roots
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Sawyer is the Nashville-based duo of Kel Taylor and Emma Harvey. Originally formed from two solo projects in 2015, these girls have come to encapsulate everything you love about your 20s. Their care free spirits, enamoring reliability, and charming personalities have brought their fans together and created a cult like following. With 300+ shows under their belt, tour slots with bands like Sure Sure and Delta Rae, and 5.4 MILLION streams it makes sense The Wild Honey Pie deemed them as, “part of the next wave.” Their college fans like those at TheHarvard Crimson praise them for their, “carefree grace” and describe them as, “airy, nuanced, and utterly aflame.” Their latest project Less Than More Than released in October 2019 and featured the lead single “Emotional Girls” which LADY GUNN called “a girl power anthem … wrapped in one bad-ass bow.” They’ve been featured in other publications like All Things Go, The Nashville Scene, and Indie Shuffle. Find them on tour and online at www.thebandsawyer.com.
Doors open at 7:00PM
Experience live performance in a venue like no other: Canopy + the Roots, social house and yoga studio upstairs, speakeasy listening room underground. Craft Beer & Wine available. Must have ticket to enter the speakeasy. Limited seating.
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