The Dirty French Broads + The Pinkerton Raid

An endearing string band from the Appalachian mountains, The Dirty French Broads pick a few shades apart from the established Americana and Bluegrass scenes. Bringing smoky ballads and boot stomping cut-a-rugs with the energy of a thousand golden retriever puppies seeing their first snowfall, this lively crew’s spirited performances and genuine ability to connect are a breath of fresh air in a world of big box stores and oatmeal raisin cookies.

The Pinkerton Raid:

The Pinkerton Raid’s Jesse James DeConto hails from New England, with dad’s guitar and mom’s radio tuned to Soulsville, The Village, Liverpool and Laurel Canyon, now mining foothills-folk in Durham, N.C., for songs AMERICANA-UK calls “anthemic.” With a new winter-themed covers release out in 2023, the band has been slotting at festivals with artists like Amythyst Kiah, River Whyless, Sunny War and The Bones of JR Jones. “A fine blend of Beatles-esque dreamy folk,” says AMERICANA HIGHWAYS.