Tray Wellington and South Hill Banks at The Foundry

Basic City Taproom & Arcade open 3pm Foundry Doors open 5:30pm South Hill Banks 7-8:30pm Tray Wellington 9pm

Banjo player Tray Wellington’s approach to the quintessential American instrument is all about looking forward. An International Bluegrass Music Association Award winner, Wellington is critically acclaimed not only for his technical prowess, but also for leveraging his unique point of view to craft a one-of-a-kind voice on the instrument. It’s a feat that’s all too rare in these roots genres that seem to value emulation and regurgitation over all else. Instead, Wellington has time and time again reasserted that his playing style, and all of the many varied and disparate parts that combine within it, is wholly his own – and it’s unconcerned with tradition.

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Explore the vibrant sound of South Hill Banks, where bluegrass tradition meets modern rock innovation in a foot-stomping, genre-blurring spectacle. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, the band has carved out a path of its own with their infectious energy and dedication to electrifying live performances.

With roots deeply embedded in bluegrass, the quintet pushes boundaries, fusing the authenticity of acoustic instruments with the lively pulse of rock and roll. Their music is a journey through the heart of Appalachia, with detours into the realms of folk, Americana, and jam.