Back Porch Session: Leyla McCalla

The lead vocalist performs three stripped-down bluesy rock songs, including the band’s hit “Darlin’.” Recorded at High Water Festival in North Charleston, South Carolina

The five-member British group, which draws inspiration from the sounds of the sixties and seventies, performs three songs, including “Happiness,” a single from their upcoming debut album. Recorded at High Water Festival in North Charleston, South Carolina

The Texas songwriting legend plays five songs from his new album, Western Chill

The Asheville-based band performs three heartfelt tracks from its upcoming album, The Ones that Stay, due out this month. Recorded at the Outpost, in partnership with Explore Asheville

The six-piece Americana band from Asheville, North Carolina, plays three songs. Recorded at the Orange Peel in partnership with Explore Asheville

Two Asheville-born members of the instrumental band play three songs influenced by their travels to Africa. Recorded at the Orange Peel, in partnership with Explore Asheville

The Asheville-based Americana soul singer plays three songs, including a new track off her upcoming album. Recorded at Wicked Weed Funkatorium, in partnership with Explore Asheville

The Asheville-based singer-songwriter plays three songs, all from his new album, New Lost Ages. Recorded at The Outpost, in partnership with Explore Asheville

The Asheville-based band with bluegrass, alt-country, and rock influences plays three songs, including the title track from its latest album, Lines in the Levee. Recorded at Wicked Weed Funkatorium, in partnership with Explore Asheville

The indie-folk trio performs three songs, including “Haunted,” a song from their upcoming EP

The Baltimore-born singer-songwriter plays a lively four-song set, including her latest single, “Night In,” from her 2024 album My Stupid Life. Also hear her amusing and heartfelt anecdote about her cover photo shoot for the April/May 2022 issue of G&G

The West Virginia singer-songwriter performs “I Could Drive You Crazy,” from her new album, Trail of Flowers, along with three other songs. Recorded at the High Water Festival in North Charleston, South Carolina