Nebraska’s rising folk-Americana trio The Wildwoods will headline eTown Hall on Friday, August 22, 2025, for an intimate evening celebrating their acclaimed fourth album, Dear Meadowlark (released April 11). Doors open at 6 p.m.; the music begins promptly at 7 p.m. All-ages tickets are on sale now for $23–$38 via Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/august-22-etown-presents-the-wildwoods?hxc….

Purity still exists in modern-day music. There’s the purity of real instruments – violin, acoustic guitar, upright bass, percussion, and even cello – coupled with homespun harmonies that seem to float effortlessly into the ether. Then, there’s the purity of songs written from the soul, filling a human void. None of that ever goes out of style.

What makes a great festival? Great bands are essential. A beautiful venue with plenty of space to spread out? That’s a bonus. And let’s not forget about vendors with delicious food and unique items to explore. But perhaps most importantly, a great festival has a spirit of community and a setting so inviting you’d visit even without a festival. Enter Bluegrass Island Music Festival in Manteo, North Carolina—probably the best festival you haven’t heard of, until now.

Purity still exists in modern-day music. There’s the purity of real instruments – violin, acoustic guitar, upright bass, percussion, and even cello – coupled with homespun harmonies that magically float into the ether. Then, you have the purity of songs written from the soul that fill a human void. None of that ever goes out of style.