Friday, September 11th, 2026 7pm Doors / 8pm Show All Ages $15 ADV / $20 DOS Matt Axton Some say rock is dead, but fans of Matt Axton know that Mountain-Soul-Rock & Roll is alive and kicking. This West Coast-based singer/songwriter and band leader’s music is a powerful mix of classic storytelling and guitar-driven roots-rock resulting in a true modern Americana sound. Axton’s distinct baritone voice, unique finger-picker guitar style and wealth of legacy stories lands perfectly in an intimate listening room or a late-night honky-tonk. Axton tours nationally playing large festivals and iconic institutions as well as opening up for acts like Midland, Paul Cauthen, Jim Lauderdale, and Nikki Lane. He has recorded with music legends Steve Feroni (Tom Petty), Hal Cragin (Iggy Pop), Durga McBroom (Pink Floyd) and collaborated on projects such as “Abbey Road Reimaged - A Tribute to the Beatles” where Aaron Badgley of Spill Magazine called Axton’s cover of ‘Octopus’ Garden’ “pure genius.” Axton honors his deep legacy roots at every show with his own versions of his family's #1 hits “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Joy to the World” and many more. Boasting over 300 original songs and founder of the Americana Joy Music Series and Tahoe Joy Festival, Axton proudly continues the family tradition of bringing just a little more musical “Joy to The World.” Mattaxton.com Alexis Jade and The Gemstones Mary Hatley & the Petty Bitches