Caleb and Reeb

Laurel Theater 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, Tennessee

Caleb Klauder and Reeb Willms are known to roots music fans across the globe for their soulful harmonies, driving dance tunes, classic original songs, and commitment to the raw truth of rural American music. Both originally from Washington State, they made a home in Portland, Oregon, where they are foundational to the exceptional old-time and […]

The Montvales

Laurel Theater 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, Tennessee

Born and raised in Knoxville, Tenn., Sally Buice and Molly Rochelson of songwriter duo The Montvales spent much of their formative years busking amidst the Elvis impersonators and musical saw players of the town’s Market Square, honing their uniquely boisterous harmonies and driving, joyful sound. Eventually they graduated to playing indoors on the local Americana […]

Red Haired Mary

Knoxville-based Celtic band Red-Haired Mary delivers traditional and contemporary Irish and Celtic songs and tunes, sometimes in Irish and often in three-part harmony. Members of the band include Nancy Acuff, flute, tin whistle, and vocals; Alycia Petrone, fiddle and vocals; Terry Schomer, bouzouki, guitar, mandolin, bodhran, and bones; Margaret Scanlan, keyboards and vocals; and Tom […]

UT Appalachian Strings

Laurel Theater 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, Tennessee

Establish in 2022 by UT College of Music Lecturer Sean McCollough, the UT student Appalachian ensemble now has enough members to form three bands. Mainly playing bluegrass, other genres may emerge during their performance. Event is free

Beginner/Intermediate Fiddle Workshop with Sarah Pirkle

Laurel Theater 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, Tennessee

Sarah Pirkle is a fiddler who also plays the clawhammer banjo, guitar, and mandolin; in addition to her instrumental work, she is a also singer and songwriter. She began playing the fiddle in 1991 with an emphasis on traditional southern fiddle styles.

John Doyle

Laurel Theater 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, Tennessee

From a musical family in Dublin, John was sixteen when he went on the road with Chanting House, a group which he formed with Susan McKeown. As a member of Solas, John performed internationally and as part of that critically acclaimed group, he received three NAIRD awards and a Grammy nomination. Tickets available at TicketLeap […]

Michela Musolino

Laurel Theater 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, Tennessee

Sicilian-American songstress, Michela Musolino presents the rich, storied music of her ancestral island. Accompanying herself on the tamburo, a frame drum typically played by women, Michela shares songs expressing the joys and woes of daily life for countless generations of Sicilians. Tickets available at TicketLeap (jubilee-community-arts.ticketleap.com), by mail or at the door 30 minutes prior […]

The Cassell Family Band

Laurel Theater 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, Tennessee

Having individually played at the Laurel with many established ensembles including the Tennessee Shieks, the Dismembered Tennesseans, Circus No. 9, Don Don & Po, and Strange Company, the various Cassells have coalesced. The band is Don Cassell, Thomas Cassell, Will Cassell, Nicholas Cassell and Vince Ilagan. Tickets available at TicketLeap (jubilee-community-arts.ticketleap.com), by mail or at […]

Thirteen Strings

Laurel Theater 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, Tennessee

Loretta Kelley and Andrea Haag are featured in a special edition of Scandinavian Dance night, in collaboration with the Trollkretsen Dancers. Loretta is one of the foremost performers and teachers of Norwegian harbinger fiddle and Andrea is a renowned performer of Swedish traditional fiddling. Loretta Kelley Andrea Hoag $10 requested donation at the door.

The Local Honeys

Laurel Theater 1538 Laurel Ave, Knoxville, Tennessee

Eastern Kentucky duo The Local Honeys, Montana Hobbs and Linda Jean Stokley, build on a strong foundation in traditional and old time music to create a repertoire of songs capturing the many shades of life in Central Appalachia. The pair are noted for their rich harmonies and strong instrumentation and are backed on this tour […]