Shinyribs in Knoxville

Shinyribs is an American roots band formed in 2007 by Kevin Russell, the singer and guitarist of The Gourds. Its music draws on swamp pop, soul, funk and country, and its catalog includes the albums Well After Awhile, Okra Candy and I Got Your Medicine, as well as the song “Take Me Lake Charles.” Kevin Russell initially played Shinyribs concerts as a solo side project before developing the act into a large ensemble featuring a rhythm section, horns and backing vocalists. That expanded lineup has performed for NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series and on Austin City Limits.

Seth Walker is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist from North Carolina whose music draws on blues, rhythm and blues, swing and Americana. He studied cello as a child before taking up guitar, and his catalog includes the albums Gotta Get Back, Are You Open? and I Hope I Know. Seth Walker has performed at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and the Edmonton Folk Music Festival. He also tours through clubs, listening rooms and theatres, and has brought his guitar-led songs to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.