Things are heating up at Henry House Concerts ... ... as we welcome Rowdy & the Strays! Rowdy Franks is a West Tennessee native singer-songwriter and musician, known for his powerhouse vocal ability and genre-bending style. Show details: Taking inspiration from country, rock, alternative, and soul music -- and backed by the Strays -- each show is rocking, raucous, and uniquely ... Rowdy. Join us for a rockin' good time! … [Read more...]

The GOAT is back... ... at Henry House Concerts! Jim Findlay, Tony Chambers, and Gene Carroll -- the Colin Sphinctor Band -- will be sharing original songs -- many from their recent Upper Bottom Road album -- along with awesome covers and the wittiest of banter (no pressure, guys). Show details: Whether you've seen them at the Sheldon... ... or a previous Henry House Concert... ...it's going to be a blast! … [Read more...]

A journeyman musician ... ... is making a stop at Henry House Concerts. Mac Leaphart is at his very best -- wry, rugged, and recharged -- when singing songs that conjure up memories of front porches, honky tonks, heartbreaks, and dive bars. Show details: 2018 winner of the prestigious Grassy Hill Kerrville New Folk Competition … [Read more...]

Hailing from the Great Plains... Taylor Moates is a songwriter. And we LOVE songwriters at Henry House Concerts!  Blending his unique voice, melancholic lyrics, and skillful guitar picking, Taylor creates a sound reflecting the region he calls home. Show details: Touring with guitar in hand through homes, dives, cabins, and clubs... ... Taylor brings pieces of his experiences and reflections to every story told in his music. Join us to immerse yourself in … [Read more...]

They went back to their roots on their last album... ...and they're coming back to Henry House Concerts! On their last record, Missouri Folklore: Songs & Stories From Home, My Politic dug deep into the soil of their home state. Every song on Missouri Folklore is set against the backdrop of the Ozark Mountains, which served as the landscapes of longtime friends and bandmates Kaston Guffey and Nick Pankey's early years. Show details: Missouri Folklore combines fine … [Read more...]

We have been working for years to book ... ... the Jeremiah Johnson Band! Don't miss this one!  Hailing from right here in Pacific, Jeremiah Johnson has been making music since his school days, constantly honing his craft and evolving his sound.  Join us August 30, and dance to one of the best blues bands working today! Show details: One of the hottest prospects on the blues scene over the last decade.Rock & Blues Muse Johnson looms as one of today’s … [Read more...]

We at HHC consider this one helluva coup ... ... Jesse Irwin & Emily Wallace! While Emily and Jesse do not generally perform together, they have shared the stage a time or few to magical effect.  Two exceptional -- though very different -- songwriters, both blessed with exceptional -- though very different -- voices, will be trading songs for our joy and edification. Show details: A perpetually upbeat, story-a-minute musical dynamo, Jesse Irwin has made a big … [Read more...]

Be good to yourself and join us for another show from ... ...Carrie Welling. A self-described ‘military brat,’ Welling’s struggle to feel rooted in any one place carved an unharmonious path of heartbreak, doubt, and insecurity that defined her 20s and early 30s… a journey that lead to her soul-defining rebirth as an international touring artist with a place to call home in Nashville, TN. Show details: Melodies rich in folksy, Americana roots, paired with … [Read more...]

We went digging in Australia and came back with... ... Minor Gold! Tracy McNeil and Dan Parsons are, respectively, Canadian and Australian and have been together for some time (Parsons is/was guitarist in McNeil’s band TheGoodLife).  Holed up in Queensland during "that time in 2020," the couple started writing together, songs with an altogether different tone from their band's -- somewhat lighter but with the same lyrical depth, and the result is the self-titled Minor … [Read more...]

Jess Klein has performed across the world, including the Newport Folk Festival, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Fuji Rock Festival in Japan and sold-out shows in renowned listening rooms like Joe’s Pub NYC, The Borderline in London, Club Passim in Boston, and Fogartyville in Sarasota, FL. Jess has appeared on Good Morning America and NPR’s All Things Considered and toured across the US, Europe, and Japan solo and with such artists as Arlo … [Read more...]

For Friday the 13th... ...we bring you Bedlam! Good Morning Bedlam has become an innovative force in the midwest folk scene. Their shows are known for their contagious energy, as they careen about the stage. With tight soaring three part harmonies, and thumping kick-drum, they captivate their audience night after night. Show details: "The band specializes in a highly appealing form of controlled chaos, merging touching and tender passages with jittery jive that can … [Read more...]

The Heartland Songwriters Revue is made up of Steve Dawson from Chicago, and John Wendland, Andy Ploof, and Adam Reichmann from St. Louis, singing originals and covers "in the round." Show details: Some songs from the guys for your listening pleasure.  Check 'em out! … [Read more...]

Show Details Bombara’s last album, Evergreen, was well-received by fans and media alike. “The likes of Aimee Mann and Jewel are fair comparisons,” noted the L.A. Weekly, “every tone is tinged with emotion, nothing is wasted.”  With It All Goes Up -- releasing just before this show -- Bombara has risen to a new level. “There's more light, more hope in this record,” she says, “and it feels more positive sonically, as well.” After studying music in … [Read more...]

David Newbould is confirmed for Saturday, October 29, so save that date. Doors at 6:00 / Music at 7:00 Check him out: https://davidnewbould.com/ … [Read more...]

Click here to RSVP with the number of people in your party. My Politic is EXCITED to be playing Henry House Concerts… ...and we're STOKED too! My Politic show details: Saturday, June 25, 2022Doors @ 6:30 for food and mingling; Music @ 7:30The band will have merchandise for sale -- and we're all about supporting independent musicians -- so bring a little extra folding moneyWeather has confirmed it will be perfectWe'll have potluck food and beverages -- bring something to … [Read more...]

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Click here to RSVP with the number of guests in your party. Curtis's new album (left). Curtis (right). A little about Curtis... His grandfather is author Larry McMurtry.  His father is songwriter James McMurtry.  He was mentored and championed by the late great Guy Clark.  It's no surprise Curtis McMurtry's songs are full of vivid characters. In 2015 Rolling Stone magazine included Curtis in their list of "21 Country-Music Artists You Need to See" at SXSW (along with Kelly Willis, Rat … [Read more...]

Click here to RSVP with the number of guests in your party. Carrie admires a flower. A little about Carrie... A self-described ‘military brat,’ Welling’s struggle to feel rooted in any one place carved an unharmonious path of heartbreak, doubt, and insecurity that defined her 20s and early 30s… a journey that lead to her soul-defining rebirth as an international touring artist with a place to call home in Nashville, TN. Her bold, sultry voice, reminiscent of Sheryl Crow’s grit, Natalie … [Read more...]

Mike McClure sometimes drinks wine. Mike McClure sometimes sings songs. Mike McClure sometimes plays guitar. Mike McClure sometimes wears a hat. Mike McClure is on the internet. Visit the Mike McClure Band there. Red Dirt Rock Star Mike McClure writes songs. He's written a whole lot of them. So many that he probably doesn't remember how all of them go. His songs are so good that other people like to sing them. Super famous people. Mike McClure has a band. There are four of them … [Read more...]

This show is sold out. We hope you can make a future show at Henry House Concerts. Smooth Hound Smith takin' a break from the Skee-Ball A little about Smooth Hound Smith Smooth Hound Smith is a foot stompin' American roots and rock band founded by Zack Smith (guitars/vocals/foot drums/harmonicas/banjo) and Caitlin Doyle-Smith (vocals/percussion). Established in 2012, and based in East Nashville, TN, they record and perform a varied and unique style of folky, garage-infused rhythm & … [Read more...]

National Park Radio before the mountains. A little about National Park Radio Formed in Harrison, Arkansas in 2012, National Park Radio, headed by singer/songwriter Stefan Szabo, have infused the surrounding region (and many others as well) with their unique brand of indie folk music. Emerging from the shadows cast by giants Mumford & Sons, The Decemberists, and The Avett Brothers, NPR offers the indie folk world something a little different: an outstanding blend of incisive songwriting and … [Read more...]

The Burney Sisters singin; and playin' A little about the Burney Sisters The sisters started singing around the house when they were barely able to walk. With some vocal coaching from Mom, they began harmonizing long before they picked up instruments. Olivia found her first love in a one dollar garage sale ukulele. After a few online tutorials, she was well on her way to being the performer and teacher she is today. Currently, Olivia writes the bulk of the tunes that the sisters perform, … [Read more...]

Ben Bedford sporting the beard he grew since the last time he played Henry House Concerts A little about Ben... In July of 2010, Bedford was named one of the “50 most significant Folk singer-songwriters of the past 50 years” by Rich Warren of WFMT-Chicago. The list also included Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt, Anais Mitchell, Joni Mitchell, and John Prine. In May of 2018, Bedford was named one of the six Grassy Hill Kerrville New Folk winners at the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas. Ben … [Read more...]

A little about Rod Picott... Rod Picott pointing at you from inside his album coverSeventeen years ago Rod Picott dropped his tool belt, picked up an acoustic guitar and released his first album Tiger Tom Dixon’s Blues. The acclaimed debut put a nail in the coffin of his construction career and ignited his second career as a singer-songwriter. With his new album, Out Past The Wires, that second career reveals itself in full flame. Like much of Picott’s catalog, many of the songs on Out Past … [Read more...]

Lilly Hiatt played the house on June 17, 2018. She and her band graciously made room for a couple of local musicians, as well. … [Read more...]

A little about Reina del Cid... Reina del Cid Part singer-songwriter, part rock band, you can find Reina del Cid at the intersection of lyrical storytelling and scorching solos. In January of last year, Del Cid released a music video for the song "Death Cap," filmed in Iceland and directed by the band's longtime creative collaborator, Jason Ho. Their music has been featured by Paste Magazine, NPR, and Baeble Music, and their new release, Rerun City is out now! This show will be an acoustic … [Read more...]

Show details: Saturday, May 13 Doors @ 6:00 for food and mingling; Music @ 7:00 Sarah will have merchandise for sale -- and we're all about supporting independent musicians -- so bring a little extra folding money Weather has confirmed it will be perfect We'll have potluck food and beverages -- bring something to share Asking $25 donation for Sarah, payable the night of the show A little about Sarah We'll let Rolling Stone handle this part (from Sept. 2016: "10 New … [Read more...]

Friday, March 3 Doors at 6:00 | Music at 7:30 $20 donation to the artist Mike Farris is a musical renaissance man. He’s toured as lead singer for the Southern Rock Band, Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies, and following the demise of blues & rock legend Stevie Ray Vaughn, as the lead singer for the incomparable blues band, Double Trouble. In his solo career, he began to rediscover and reinterpret traditional black spiritual music by adding his own mix of vintage southern soul. For his efforts, … [Read more...]

Son of James McMurtry and grandson of Larry McMurtry (yeah, the author of Lonesome Dove and Last Picture Show), Curtis McMurtry will play in our house on March 31, 2017. We just copied and pasted this from Curtis's website to give you a taste, but please visit that site and explore more for yourself... "Though Curtis McMurtry is only 25 years of age, many of the characters in his songs seem to have given up on life decades ago. His debut solo album Respectable Enemy chronicles the narrations of … [Read more...]

Eric Taylor is a master storyteller and has been one of the finest southern songwriters for the last four decades. Influencing such well-known artists as Nanci Griffith, Lyle Lovett (both of whom have covered several of his songs) and Steve Earle, Taylor tours extensively throughout North America and Europe. He has appeared on Austin City Limits, Late Night With David Letterman, NPR's "Morning Edition" and "Mountain Stage" and BBC Radio. A mesmerizing performer whose shows will leave you wanting … [Read more...]

We had American roots duo Smooth Hound Smith - comprised of "one-man-band" Zack Smith (guitars/vocals/foot drums/harmonicas/banjo) and Caitlin Doyle (vocals/percussion) - back on March 27, 2016 and here a few pictures from that show. But, we're trying to get them back on January 13, 2017 becuase they were AMAZING. … [Read more...]

I guess we could spend a lot of time copying and pasting Tommy's information into this site, but the internet is a beautiful thing, so let's use it... tommywomack.com. Tommy has a YouTube Channel too: Tommy's YouTube Channel … [Read more...]

Songwriters seem to flourish on the fertile Oklahoma plains. Woody Guthrie, Roger Miller, Leon Russell, J.J. Cale and Jimmy Webb.  Add Verlon Thompson to that list. Thirty years as a professional songwriter and traveling troubadour serve as credentials. As a solo performer, and as the trusted sidekick of Texas Americana songwriting icon Guy Clark, Verlon has viewed the world from stages everywhere from Barcelona to Binger (his hometown in Oklahoma). Along the way Verlon Thompson … [Read more...]

Tall Tees are Tim Grimm & Ben Bedford. They played with with Connor Grimm and Jackson Grimm. … [Read more...]

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Bobby Bare, Jr. and Nikki Lane played our house in April 2014. … [Read more...]

Our first-ever house concert - Danny Schmidt and Carrie Elkin - in October 2013 … [Read more...]