After the pandemic, the band returned to touring with renewed inspiration, looking toward improvisational legends like Grateful Dead as their creative North Star. Setlists became fluid. Songs stretched into expansive movements. Improvisation took center stage. Each night became its own musical conversation.
The Banshees bring their electrifying sound to Songbirds for a high-energy night of live music on Friday, March 27, 2026. Known for their dynamic performances and powerful stage presence, The Banshees deliver a show that keeps audiences engaged from the first note to the final encore.
Their debut album Heartbreak Summer Camp was recorded in a living room in 2020 stripped down, DIY folk songs tracing their lives from teenage years into their mid-twenties. They followed it with Born Strangers, recorded at Tractor Shed Studio in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, and produced by Mike Eli LoPinto (Chris Stapleton, Emily Nenni). The album earned a devoted cult following and praise from outlets including American Songwriter, Holler, and Twangville. In 2025, The Montvales signed with Free Dirt Records and released the single “Loud and Clear,” signaling even more new music on the horizon.
The band received a Grammy nomination for Best Bluegrass Album for 2019’s Toil, Tears & Trouble and has also been recognized by the International Bluegrass Music Association, including a nomination for Entertainer of the Year. Their No. 1 single on the Bluegrass Unlimited chart, “Wanderers Like Me” captures the restless spirit and dedication that defines them.
Their debut album What a Life drops February 2026, and it’s a full snapshot of who they are.... heartfelt songwriting, soaring instrumental moments, and a bold take on modern bluegrass. The record features a special guest appearance from bluegrass legend Sam Bush on fiddle and harmony vocals, with mastering by two-time GRAMMY Award winner David Glasser at Airshow Mastering.
The music of Tyler Booth captures the best of both worlds, combining the deep traditions and themes of country music with an irresistible modern sound to create songs that will stand the test of time.
Frazier continues to break barriers as the first woman nominated for Guitar Performer of the Year by the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America, with back-to-back nominations in 2018 and 2019. Named one of Paste Magazine’s “Seven Women Smashing the Bluegrass Glass Ceiling,” she stands as a leading voice shaping the future of the genre.
Blending country, folk, and rock influences, Cole Chaney delivers a style that feels both grounded and expansive. His music pulls from deep Appalachian traditions while incorporating the grit and edge of 90s rock, creating a sound that is honest, emotional, and unmistakably his own. With storytelling at the forefront, his songs capture real-life experiences in a way that resonates far beyond the stage.
Erick Baker is an Emmy Award-winning Folk Soul singer-songwriter from Knoxville, Tennessee. For more than a decade, he has built a life in music rooted in connection, honesty, and heart.
