Kind Hearted Strangers is an evolving cast of musicians led by singer/songwriter Marc Townes. Tracing its origins to the foothills of Colorado, 2025 finds the band creating and touring out of Nashville, TN. As the name implies, the project acts as the primary vessel for Townes’ artistic endeavors, as he has been joined by a variety of musicians for each album cycle. With a foundation built on well-crafted songs, KHS has evolved into a dynamic live band capable of bridging the gap between all-out rock ’n’ roll and harmony-driven acoustic roots.
The band’s latest LP, entitled Now.here, features a collaboration with visual artist/painter Dylan Lynch. This immersive project found the group working in a shared Richmond, VA warehouse space for five days. With no prepared material, the artists intentionally put pressure on themselves to create and deliver a live concert and art exhibition at the end of the week. The resulting album contains brand-new material that was recorded live with the same raw energy and passion KHS has been delivering across the country during their busiest era of touring to date.
Ranford Almond will be starting out the night at 7:30pm and Mighty Holler will follow! $10 entry will get you into BOTH shows!
Ranford Almond – Bringing the soul from Greensboro, North Carolina, Ranford Almond is a young singer/songwriter and trobador that has begun to make his mark across the Southeast. Raspy fresh vocals meet the Appalachian strings of Ranford’s guitar, reminiscent of John Prine and Townes Van Zandt with his own unique stamp. Furthermore, his talent extends far beyond composition and strumming, as he is a warrior with the electric as well. Ranford plays as a solo artist as well as fronting a full band. He also plays lead in the Greensboro based psychedelic folk collective Viva La Muerte.
Mighty Holler – Born out of a love of making music together, Mighty Holler was formed! This group, or couple of couples, brings a connected energy to their performances. They enjoy bringing a variety of styles to their shows, including old time, bluegrass, new twists on classic songs, sweet harmonies, and original tunes. Brandy Ray (vocals, songwriting, mandolin), Elle Michelle (vocals, songwriting, banjo), Joshua Ray (vocals, songwriting, guitar) and Joe Gibb (bass), bring multiple years of performance experience and musical sensibility to their shows and are a delight to enjoy.
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the press, featuring the incredible talents of singer, songwriter, and guitarist Drew Dvorchak and his good friend, Carl DiFederico. Known for his captivating performances and soulful melodies, Drew Dvorchak delivers a unique blend of heartfelt lyrics and masterful guitar work that will leave you mesmerized. Don’t miss this chance to experience their dynamic sound live—it’s a night you won’t want to miss! Come early, grab a drink, and get ready to be swept away by the music. See you there!
Grab your banjo, mandolin, fiddle—or just your tapping feet—and join us for a foot-stompin’, string-pickin’ good time at the press! Our Bluegrass Jam Night is a welcoming space for musicians of all levels and lovers of live, down-home sound.
Whether you’re an old-time picker or new to the scene, come swap tunes, sing harmonies, and keep the Appalachian spirit alive. Not playing? No problem—come enjoy the music, grab a drink, and soak in the energy.
The Woods aren’t just a band; they’re a place where genres and generations overlap, blending the three-part harmonies of 1970s folk-rock with the hooks of modern-day country music. The result is a polished sound that’s both fresh and familiar, created by a trio of Nashville-based singers, songwriters, and instrumentalists who breathe new life into old-school influences. With the release of their upcoming debut EP, The Woods showcase not only the writing chops that sent their first single, “World’s On Fire,” into the Top 50 on the Music Row Country Breakout Chart, but also the stacked vocals and entwined guitarmonies that have earned the trio comparisons to acts like The Eagles and Fleetwood Mac. Produced by Grammy-winning producer Blake Chancey (The Dixie Chicks, Little Big Town) and recorded in the wake of The Woods’ arena tour with Tim McGraw, this next chapter of music serves as a reintroduction to one of Nashville’s most promising exports.
Bandmates Dan O’Rourke, Raquel Cole, and Leland Rooney all came to Nashville on their own, looking to make their individual marks on a city steeped in music. Cole was an award-winning songwriter from British Columbia, with a pair of Top 50 country singles under her belt and an electric guitar in her hands. O’Rourke was a nomadic folksinger who’d already lived in a half-dozen cities across the country, earning a first-place finish in the International Songwriting Competition along the way. Rooney was a classically trained guitarist who’d been gigging since his teenage years, playing country songs on the Texas bar circuit long before he could order his own drinks. Together, the three musicians found common ground in the music of their parents’ generation. They began making their own updated version of that sound, blending their voices together into thick harmonies, rooting everything in classic songwriting and contemporary storytelling.
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