Old Settler's Music Festival: The Wood Brothers Shinyribs & Elephant Revival - Friday in Dale - Apr 21, 2023

Buffalo Nichols

3 concerts

Houston-born, Milwaukee-raised Carl "Buffalo" Nichols revitalizes country blues with a modern edge. A Fat Possum Records artist, he blends acoustic guitar, electronics, and poignant storytelling. Noted for albums like "Buffalo Nichols" (2021) and "The Fatalist" (2023), he champions Black narratives within folk and blues. Popular songs include "Lost & Lonesome" and "Another Man."

Tommy Emmanuel

50 concerts

Grammy-winning Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel, famed for virtuosic finger-style playing, has performed worldwide, collaborated with Clapton and Knopfler, and inspired generations.

John R. Miller

5 concerts

Born near Washington, DC, raised in West Virginia, John R. Miller makes boundary-pushing alt-country/Americana with punk & Appalachian roots; praised for Depreciated, Heat Comes Down; co-produced with Adam Meisterhans; recorded in Tulsa with John Fullbright.

Molly Tuttle

29 concerts

Molly Tuttle, Grammy-winning American bluegrass artist known for her dazzling guitar work, blends country, rock, and pop. Nominated Best New Artist, she's a boundary-pusher and alopecia advocate.

The Brothers Comatose

8 concerts

The Brothers Comatose, a San Francisco roots band founded by Ben and Alex Morrison, blend old-school string band sounds with rock. Known for rich harmonies, lively shows, and hits from six albums, they've toured with Lake Street Dive and played major festivals.

Big Richard

4 concerts

Colorado's Big Richard is a neo-acoustic supergroup, formed in 2021, known for blending bluegrass, folk, and Americana with empowering themes and humor. Composed of Bonnie Sims, Joy Adams, Eve Panning, and Hazel Royer, they deliver high-energy live shows. Notable albums include "Live From Telluride," "Girl Dinner," and "Pet." They are celebrated for virtuosic playing and challenging traditional bluegrass norms.

Sunny War

3 concerts

Sunny War, born Sydney Lyndella Ward in Nashville, revitalizes folk and blues with modern themes. Known for tracks like "With the Sun," she built a following after battling substance abuse and relocating to Venice Beach. Her self-released album "Worthless" and EP "Can I Sit With You" earned critical acclaim. Sunny occasionally plays in her punk band Anus Kings and has been praised by LA Weekly.

The Wood Brothers

23 concerts

The Wood Brothers, an American roots trio known for joyful, genre-blending music and Grammy nods, craft soulful songs with clever lyrics and rich, collaborative sound.

Shinyribs

28 concerts

Born in Texas, Shinyribs (Kevin Russell) blends East TX blues, Louisiana swamp, honky-tonk, Oklahoma swing, Cajun & jazz; Austin fave known for sharp songwriting, iconic voice & wild shows.

Armchair Boogie

6 concerts

Armchair Boogie, formed in Wisconsin in 2015, is known for vibrant bluegrass music. They've wowed festivals like Summer Camp and MerleFest and shared stages with Leftover Salmon and Yonder Mountain String Band.

Melissa Carper

7 concerts

Melissa Carper blends Country, Western Swing, R&B, Folk, and Cajun styles, known for acclaimed solo albums and duets with Theo Lawrence, recorded in Nashville.