Arts Fishing Club is a Nashville-based indie-folk band known for their energetic live performances and heartfelt lyricism. Led by Christopher Kessenich, the band blends elements of rock, folk, and indie music, often compared to bands like Mt. Joy and Wilderado. Their music captures a sense of adventure and camaraderie, reflecting themes of love, life, and the journey of chasing dreams. Their 2023 album Rothko Sky features songs like “Foster Falls” and “Arizona,” which explore emotional landscapes with evocative storytelling and vibrant instrumentation.
The band’s name is a tribute to Kessenich’s grandfathers and symbolizes perseverance and the joy of the journey rather than the end result—a philosophy that ties into the band’s approach to both music and life.
Run. Don’t Walk! AFC’s live show is where their magic is unchained.
Lua Flora is joining the lineup! Creating in a state of constant adventure, Asheville, NC-based Lua Flora has successfully unified sounds that typically don’t go together. Led by songwriter Evan Button, the “roots pop” act seamlessly blends Americana, pop, and indie folk with Caribbean and West African influences. In four quick years, the quartet has gone from backyard parties to national stages across the U.S. supporting Satsang, Franc Moody, Arise Roots, Of Good Nature, and Kendall Street Company in addition to festival appearances at Rooster Walk, Shakori Hills, Front Porch Fest, Kentucky Yoga Festival, Between the Trails, and others.