Iron & Wine and Amythyst Kiah

Amythyst Kiah, Chattanooga-born artist and ETSU alum, mixes alt-rock and roots music in "Wary + Strange". Known for GRAMMY-nominated "Black Myself", won Folk Awards' Song of the Year. Collaborated with Tony Berg and Blake Mills.

Iron & Wine, led by Sam Beam, hails from South Carolina and is known for intimate indie folk with albums like "The Creek Drank the Cradle" and "Our Endless Numbered Days." Beam's versatile style ranges from lo-fi to polished sounds, collaborating with artists such as Calexico, Band of Horses' Ben Bridwell, and Jesca Hoop. His work often touches on introspective and political themes, earning critical acclaim. Notable tracks appeared on soundtracks like "Garden State." The band's music continues to evolve, maintaining Beam's rich vocals and engaging lyricism.