Key City Sessions

06/02/2026

Very excited to have Caroline Owens & New Co. back with us on FRIDAY, JUNE 12th for a night of real bluegrass music. Doors at 7:30 PM. Music at 8:00 PM. Check the video below for one of Caroline's hit songs, "You've Still Got It," which made it's way up the bluegrass charts.

North Carolina native Caroline Owens is quickly emerging as one of the most compelling new voices in modern bluegrass. Recently signed to Nashville’s premier bluegrass label, Billy Blue Records, Owens has built a reputation for blending the soul of traditional bluegrass with a fresh, contemporary energy that resonates with audiences far beyond the genre.

A 3X nominee for the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Momentum Vocalist of the Year award and a multi-nominee for SPBGMA Female Vocalist of the Year, Caroline continues to prove to fans and voters alike why she remains a familiar name on their award ballots. Her rising profile has drawn national attention, including two editorial features in Billboard Magazine, alongside acclaimed artists such as Dolly Parton and Brad Paisley.

Caroline’s second Billy Blue single, “Telluride”, is a testament to her growing momentum. Spending an impressive 60 consecutive days as the most-played song on SiriusXM’s Bluegrass Junction. This success was soon followed by the track’s fast rise to #1 on Bluegrass Today’s Grassicana Chart.

With growing national recognition and a rapidly expanding fanbase, Caroline Owens is proving herself to be one of the most exciting voices in modern bluegrass.

Official music video for "You've Still Got It" by Caroline Owens, a...

05/29/2026

TONIGHT catch these 3 gents trade songs, stories, and laughs in our first ever Songroasters in the Round featuring Chris McGinnis , Jack Marion , and Will Easter ! Anchor Coffee and art from on site!

Doors at 7:30 PM. Music at 8:00 PM. Suggested donation of $10.

402 E Main St., Wilkesboro, NC

For parking, please use the driveway to the right of the home (not left), or any public parking nearby.

05/22/2026

Chris McGinnis will be with us ONE WEEK from today on Friday May 29th, alongside Jack Marion and Will Easter for our first ever Songroasters in the Round. Doors at 7:30 PM. Music at 8:00 PM. Suggested donation of $10 if you're a kind soul.

Chris McGinnis writes songs that exist somewhere between a hiccup and a heartache. His most recent EP, Songs For You, touches on the peculiarity of your hometown morphing beyond recognition. It tells the story of two Baby Boomers falling in and out of love across time zones and decades. It's about connection and disconnection alike. With the release of his debut full-length album Mamaw's Angel, Chris veers deeper into these familiar themes. Through tales of stolen Winnebagos and hip-shaking grandbabies, Chris' music is Appalachian absurdity for the 21st Century.

“I think this album is largely about manic loneliness. These songs are ultimately about people who are afraid of losing their relationships. They refuse to accept that they may have already lost these relationships, and they refuse to accept that they are to blame.”

The manic aspect of the “manic loneliness” manifests itself in the album’s refusal to rest in one genre. “What If We Went to the Moon?” is what Chris describes as “a cosmic country song with a countrypolitan foundation.” Heartland rocker “Home Away From Home” has all the stomp and 12-string firepower to park a Wilbury. Other tracks like “Mailman’s Son” and “Old Chestnut” teeter between lo-fi indie folk and roots freak out. Tying all of these styles together are the lyrics and the characters at the center of them.

Overbearing grandparents and stubborn grandchildren, washed-up fraternity brothers yearning for the New Year’s Eve parties of yesteryear, a missing Winnebago, a tree that just won’t quit, and other wild personalities run throughout the ten tracks found on Mamaw’s Angel. More than just a few are inspired by people and stories Chris had met and heard back towards his home in Western NC’s Linville Gorge Wilderness area. Mamaw’s Angel is a collection of sensationally-delivered tales about characters struggling on the sidelines of their own realities.

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05/02/2026

TONIGHT, come see us for some mighty fine pickin' featuring this crew in downtown Wilkesboro at 402 E Main St!

Redbud Bluegrass @ Key City Sessions

For parking, please use the driveway to the right of the home (not left) or any public parking nearby.

Suggested donation of $10 if you're a kind-hearted soul.

See ya tonight!

04/28/2026

Don't let the MerleFest party stop! Come by our place THIS SATURDAY to catch Redbud Bluegrass @ Key City Sessions for some real pickin'. Doors at 7:30 PM. Music at 8:00 PM. Suggested donation of $10 if you're a kind soul.

402 E Main St., Wilkesboro, NC 28697

For parking, please use the driveway to the right of the home (not the left), or any public parking nearby. See ya good folks soon!

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04/11/2026

TONIGHT, Evan Blackerby Music and his crew hit our stage at the Old Judge Hayes home for the first time! We're super stoked to have them! For fans of alt-rock/americana, don't miss out. Support original North Carolina music, and get Evan's full-length album at the show tonight! We already have it. It's good. You can trust us. 🎸

04/08/2026

Y'all ready for MerleFest ?! We're very excited for the lineup this year, which includes so many talented artists, including some pals of ours like the Kruger Brothers as well as Pressley Laton and her band who will be performing in the band competition!

Are you an artist performing at the festival or just visiting? Contact us about FREE ROOM AND BOARD downtown in one of our various rooms here at Key City Sessions. We have 4 private rooms with queen beds available plus other sleeping arrangements if needed.

09/05/2025

Don't miss this amazing show TONIGHT at featuring Jacob Johnson and opener, Will Easter , with art for sale by Katie Rose Delucia ! It's also Bandcamp today, so be sure to grab some great music at bandcamp.com (all sales go directly to the artist). See ya good folks soon! 🎸🎨

Doors at 7:30 PM. Music at 8:00 PM. Suggested donation of $10.

For parking, please use the driveway to the right of the home (not the left), or any public parking nearby (e.g. Yadkin River Greenway access to the left of Mavis Tire).

09/04/2025

Don't miss our show THIS FRIDAY night featuring Jacob Johnson with our good pal and opening act, Will Easter . Original art for sale by Katie Rose Delucia . Doors at 7:30 PM. Music at 8:00 PM.

Friday is also another Bandcamp Friday where all proceeds from music sales go directly to the artist. Grab some tunes from Jacob, Will, and a number of other artists who've come through our doors!

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