Todd is an all around great fellow, with a sense of humor like few others. To tell you the truth, I don’t know anyone quite like him. He love espresso, and going to Italy for long periods of time.”

A talented multi-instrumentalist and member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, he endeavors to share his love and knowledge of old-time American music – following the thread of African American history that wove itself through America’s traditional music...

“The quick-fingered Jason Ring is known as a man who can jam hard on anything with strings. Known as a one-man, country-bluegrass-blues band, Jason Ring improvises fiery, intricate loops on the guitar, banjo, mandolin, dobro, & bass.”

“Deftly traverses the borderlines between early Tom Waits-esque lounge ballads, old timey country, a dollop of folk rock and a sprinkle of catchy jazz…Miss Tess’s deep, booming voice is alternately seductive and sexy, and is a pure joy to listen...

“The quick-fingered Jason Ring is known as a man who can jam hard on anything with strings. Known as a one-man, country-bluegrass-blues band, Jason Ring improvises fiery, intricate loops on the guitar, banjo, mandolin, dobro, & bass.”

“Deftly traverses the borderlines between early Tom Waits-esque lounge ballads, old timey country, a dollop of folk rock and a sprinkle of catchy jazz…Miss Tess’s deep, booming voice is alternately seductive and sexy, and is a pure joy to listen...

“The quick-fingered Jason Ring is known as a man who can jam hard on anything with strings. Known as a one-man, country-bluegrass-blues band, Jason Ring improvises fiery, intricate loops on the guitar, banjo, mandolin, dobro, & bass.”

Combining the best of Americana and Blues melodies with timeless Southern Gothic storytelling, Nashville based “A Tale of Two” is an undeniable rising powerhouse duo in today’s Roots Music scene.

“Traveling Show is a showcase of young musicians carrying the bluegrass tradition forward to a bright, creative, compelling future.”

The core of the sound comes from Matt Corrigan’s intricate acoustic guitar work, and from the voice and nimble harmonica playing of Nathan Corrigan. Accents of accordion and waves of electric guitar give Tough Old Bird a sound that is at once modern and ancient.