
Shelby Means
Deep, driving upright bass explorations of bluegrass tradition blending Kentucky roots and wide open plains influence; virtuosic solo passages and rhythmic drive suited to an intimate listening room audience.
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Acoustic string-band sets that roam between roots, bluegrass, Texas swing, blues, and rock, blending nimble picking with foot-stomping grooves. A high-energy night for fans of genre-bending Americana.

Acoustic string-band sets that roam between roots, bluegrass, Texas swing, blues, and rock, blending nimble picking with foot-stomping grooves. A high-energy night for fans of genre-bending Americana.
Acoustic string-band sets that roam between roots, bluegrass, Texas swing, blues, and rock, blending nimble picking with foot-stomping grooves. A high-energy night for fans of genre-bending Americana.

A weekly acoustic circle where players trade old time fiddle tunes and traditional mountain songs in a relaxed, communal jam format. Expect rotating sets of familiar standards and mountain melodies with room for listeners and pickers alike.

A weekly acoustic circle where players trade old time fiddle tunes and traditional mountain songs in a relaxed, communal jam format. Expect rotating sets of familiar standards and mountain melodies with room for listeners and pickers alike.
A weekly acoustic circle where players trade old time fiddle tunes and traditional mountain songs in a relaxed, communal jam format. Expect rotating sets of familiar standards and mountain melodies with room for listeners and pickers alike.

Intimate indie folk and singer songwriter performances in a quiet listening room, with warm harmonies and lyric forward storytelling. A late evening set suited for attentive audiences and mellow, close up acoustics.

Intimate indie folk and singer songwriter performances in a quiet listening room, with warm harmonies and lyric forward storytelling. A late evening set suited for attentive audiences and mellow, close up acoustics.
Intimate indie folk and singer songwriter performances in a quiet listening room, with warm harmonies and lyric forward storytelling. A late evening set suited for attentive audiences and mellow, close up acoustics.

Traditional bluegrass tunes led by fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and upright bass fill an intimate wine bar setting. A late-night set built for toe-tapping singalongs alongside wine pours and cocktails.

Traditional bluegrass tunes led by fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and upright bass fill an intimate wine bar setting. A late-night set built for toe-tapping singalongs alongside wine pours and cocktails.
Traditional bluegrass tunes led by fiddle, banjo, mandolin, and upright bass fill an intimate wine bar setting. A late-night set built for toe-tapping singalongs alongside wine pours and cocktails.

Traditional Celtic and Appalachian tunes ring out on acoustic strings during the Sips & Strings series at a cozy downtown spot. Expect fiddle driven melodies and mountain rooted rhythms suited for casual listening and drinks.

Traditional Celtic and Appalachian tunes ring out on acoustic strings during the Sips & Strings series at a cozy downtown spot. Expect fiddle driven melodies and mountain rooted rhythms suited for casual listening and drinks.
Traditional Celtic and Appalachian tunes ring out on acoustic strings during the Sips & Strings series at a cozy downtown spot. Expect fiddle driven melodies and mountain rooted rhythms suited for casual listening and drinks.
Tight three-part harmonies, driving banjo, punchy flatpicked guitar and resonant dobro power an Appalachian-rooted bluegrass set in an open-air amphitheater surrounded by a craft-beer garden and sunset mountain views.
Tight three-part harmonies, driving banjo, punchy flatpicked guitar and resonant dobro power an Appalachian-rooted bluegrass set in an open-air amphitheater surrounded by a craft-beer garden and sunset mountain views.
Tight three-part harmonies, driving banjo, punchy flatpicked guitar and resonant dobro power an Appalachian-rooted bluegrass set in an open-air amphitheater surrounded by a craft-beer garden and sunset mountain views.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy pub as musicians trade acoustic fiddle and banjo-style melodies in an informal jam session. Expect a communal, come-and-listen or sit-in vibe centered on traditional roots music.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy pub as musicians trade acoustic fiddle and banjo-style melodies in an informal jam session. Expect a communal, come-and-listen or sit-in vibe centered on traditional roots music.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy pub as musicians trade acoustic fiddle and banjo-style melodies in an informal jam session. Expect a communal, come-and-listen or sit-in vibe centered on traditional roots music.
Roots-forward string music led by a self-taught fiddler who also plays banjo and guitar, steeped in Appalachian mountain culture. The set swings from a cappella Irish ballads to rowdy Romani fiddle tunes in an all-ages seated room.
Roots-forward string music led by a self-taught fiddler who also plays banjo and guitar, steeped in Appalachian mountain culture. The set swings from a cappella Irish ballads to rowdy Romani fiddle tunes in an all-ages seated room.
Roots-forward string music led by a self-taught fiddler who also plays banjo and guitar, steeped in Appalachian mountain culture. The set swings from a cappella Irish ballads to rowdy Romani fiddle tunes in an all-ages seated room.

Lively Appalachian old time mountain music from a seasoned five-woman string band, driven by fiddles, banjo-uke, guitars and upright bass in a convivial downtown taproom atmosphere with food and brews.

Lively Appalachian old time mountain music from a seasoned five-woman string band, driven by fiddles, banjo-uke, guitars and upright bass in a convivial downtown taproom atmosphere with food and brews.
Lively Appalachian old time mountain music from a seasoned five-woman string band, driven by fiddles, banjo-uke, guitars and upright bass in a convivial downtown taproom atmosphere with food and brews.

Virtuosic acoustic fingerstyle guitar with fast runs, percussive taps, and melodic arrangements in a cozy listening-room bar setting. A late-night set suited for fans of instrumental songwriting and technical guitar work.

Virtuosic acoustic fingerstyle guitar with fast runs, percussive taps, and melodic arrangements in a cozy listening-room bar setting. A late-night set suited for fans of instrumental songwriting and technical guitar work.
Virtuosic acoustic fingerstyle guitar with fast runs, percussive taps, and melodic arrangements in a cozy listening-room bar setting. A late-night set suited for fans of instrumental songwriting and technical guitar work.

An electric jam night where the house band warms up the room around 5, then opens the stage for rotating sit-ins. Expect improvised rock and blues-style backline energy with a casual, come-and-play vibe.

An electric jam night where the house band warms up the room around 5, then opens the stage for rotating sit-ins. Expect improvised rock and blues-style backline energy with a casual, come-and-play vibe.
An electric jam night where the house band warms up the room around 5, then opens the stage for rotating sit-ins. Expect improvised rock and blues-style backline energy with a casual, come-and-play vibe.

Roots-deep folk and Americana songwriting anchored by a gravelly, emotional vocal style and classic American songbook storytelling. A warm, intimate Asheville Music Hall night geared toward attentive listening and cathartic singalongs.

Roots-deep folk and Americana songwriting anchored by a gravelly, emotional vocal style and classic American songbook storytelling. A warm, intimate Asheville Music Hall night geared toward attentive listening and cathartic singalongs.
Roots-deep folk and Americana songwriting anchored by a gravelly, emotional vocal style and classic American songbook storytelling. A warm, intimate Asheville Music Hall night geared toward attentive listening and cathartic singalongs.

Evening of old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy downtown pub, a participatory acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, and guitar where players and listeners mingle, casual and welcoming to all skill levels.

Evening of old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy downtown pub, a participatory acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, and guitar where players and listeners mingle, casual and welcoming to all skill levels.
Evening of old-time mountain and folk music in a cozy downtown pub, a participatory acoustic jam of fiddles, banjo, and guitar where players and listeners mingle, casual and welcoming to all skill levels.

Toe tappin’ bluegrass tunes set the tone for a laid back Sunday brunch inside a cozy downtown pub. Midday sets pair lively picking and harmonies with an easygoing meal crowd vibe.

Toe tappin’ bluegrass tunes set the tone for a laid back Sunday brunch inside a cozy downtown pub. Midday sets pair lively picking and harmonies with an easygoing meal crowd vibe.
Toe tappin’ bluegrass tunes set the tone for a laid back Sunday brunch inside a cozy downtown pub. Midday sets pair lively picking and harmonies with an easygoing meal crowd vibe.

Immersive solo guitar performance blending ambient textures with American folk and blues phrasing in an intimate, seated listening-room setting. A late-night set built for close attention, subtle dynamics, and spacious sound.

Immersive solo guitar performance blending ambient textures with American folk and blues phrasing in an intimate, seated listening-room setting. A late-night set built for close attention, subtle dynamics, and spacious sound.
Immersive solo guitar performance blending ambient textures with American folk and blues phrasing in an intimate, seated listening-room setting. A late-night set built for close attention, subtle dynamics, and spacious sound.

Gypsy jazz in the Django Reinhardt tradition, with rapid-fire acoustic guitar lines, swinging rhythm, and tight trio interplay. A late-night set in a casual downtown restaurant bar atmosphere.

Gypsy jazz in the Django Reinhardt tradition, with rapid-fire acoustic guitar lines, swinging rhythm, and tight trio interplay. A late-night set in a casual downtown restaurant bar atmosphere.
Gypsy jazz in the Django Reinhardt tradition, with rapid-fire acoustic guitar lines, swinging rhythm, and tight trio interplay. A late-night set in a casual downtown restaurant bar atmosphere.

Swinging jump blues driven by punchy sax, walking bass, and snappy rhythms, delivering upbeat, dance friendly sets in an intimate wine bar atmosphere with low lighting and close up stage energy.

Swinging jump blues driven by punchy sax, walking bass, and snappy rhythms, delivering upbeat, dance friendly sets in an intimate wine bar atmosphere with low lighting and close up stage energy.
Swinging jump blues driven by punchy sax, walking bass, and snappy rhythms, delivering upbeat, dance friendly sets in an intimate wine bar atmosphere with low lighting and close up stage energy.

Funk, soul, and blues grooves drive a high energy Sunday Sips and Strings set in an intimate downtown bar setting, with danceable rhythms and a lively early evening crowd.

Funk, soul, and blues grooves drive a high energy Sunday Sips and Strings set in an intimate downtown bar setting, with danceable rhythms and a lively early evening crowd.
Funk, soul, and blues grooves drive a high energy Sunday Sips and Strings set in an intimate downtown bar setting, with danceable rhythms and a lively early evening crowd.
Tender yet raw indie folk and alt country songs from Buck Meek, balancing quiet reflection with bold emotional turns. Expect an all-ages, standing-room club set built around The Mirror’s curious, vulnerable storytelling.
Tender yet raw indie folk and alt country songs from Buck Meek, balancing quiet reflection with bold emotional turns. Expect an all-ages, standing-room club set built around The Mirror’s curious, vulnerable storytelling.
Tender yet raw indie folk and alt country songs from Buck Meek, balancing quiet reflection with bold emotional turns. Expect an all-ages, standing-room club set built around The Mirror’s curious, vulnerable storytelling.

Americana and country blues set led by soulful vocals and rootsy guitar grooves in a late-night bar atmosphere. Expect a warm, intimate performance style built around classic songwriting and bluesy grit.

Americana and country blues set led by soulful vocals and rootsy guitar grooves in a late-night bar atmosphere. Expect a warm, intimate performance style built around classic songwriting and bluesy grit.
Americana and country blues set led by soulful vocals and rootsy guitar grooves in a late-night bar atmosphere. Expect a warm, intimate performance style built around classic songwriting and bluesy grit.