Coming up this Friday, from right here in Johnson City: Mahto and The Loose BalloonsJohnson City band Mahto & The Loose Balloons are made up of Mahto Addison-Browder, Will Diebold, Niko Graham, Abraham Vidrio, and Travis F. Welch.They play music somewhere between folk, rock, and Americana, and strive for honest lyrics and easy listening grooves. They’ve been playing since 2017 with a couple lineup changes along the way.Adventure is a must and it has brought them to a variety of venue spaces from rooftops to the post office to parades to festivals like Rhythm & Roots.Signed to local label Downspout Record, they’ve put out 6 EPs and 2 full length albums with one on the way as well as a short...

Trout Fishing in America’s Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet have been friends and songwriting partners for almost 50 years. Trout has performed in all 50 states, parts of Canada, and Europe at just about every kind of venue you can imagine. A band of stunning contrasts, they may be the only musical act who has opened for Bob Dylan and Barney the purple dinosaur. Their solid musicianship, relatable lyrics, and unique stage presence unite crowds of all ages in the shared experience of live music. If you take having fun seriously, then a Trout Fishing in America concert is for you. Tickets: $28

John Cowan has been singing his heart out for more than forty years and his soaring vocals have only improved with time. A true innovator, Cowan applies his powerful pipes to genres from country, bluegrass, and gospel to soul, jazz, and rock – often within the space of a single concert. His ability to move fluidly through multiple styles, and carry mesmerized audiences on the journey with him, has set him apart as one of the most loved and admired vocal artists of his generation, not just by fans and critics but among fellow musicians as well.Joined by Luke Bulla on fiddle and Ethan Ballinger on guitar, this is a trio you do NOT want to miss!

Shelly Fairchild is a singer-songwriter and Billboard Hot Country Singles charting recording artist based in Nashville, Tennessee. Born in Mississippi, her musical upbringing brought her to Nashville, where she started writing and recording at 19 yearsold. She has toured with Martina McBride, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, and many more. Shelly has been featured as a background vocalist with Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Tanya Tucker, The Randy Rogers Band, Trace Adkins, Terri Clark, Lennon Stella, Martina McBride and others. As a songwriter, her songs have been recorded by multiple artists including Little Big Town, Tanya Tucker, and Ty Herndon to name a few. Shelly is also a regular guest on The Grand Ole Opry. Shelly saunters confidently and firmly across genres...

In 10 years as a band, The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys have covered a lot of miles. Their love of bluegrass — playing it, sharing it, growing it — has been the fuel for their remarkable journey through every corner of America and into the hearts of fans drawn to their hard-charging, true-blue sound. “We live what we play and sing about,” says bandleader C.J. Lewandowski. Indeed, the band has weathered their fair share of the highs and lows that bluegrass songs are known for (except for the murders, of course). They’ve been road-weary, longing for home. They’ve felt the heartbreak of band members leaving and embraced the joy of welcoming new ones. They’ve worked hard to see their dreams come...