2/28 | 6-9pm | Free Show | All Ages | Restaurant + Alcoholic + Nonalcoholic Beverages On-site | Free Parking

Red Clay Revival was founded by Doug McElvy and Ben Joseph in Tuscaloosa in 2010. Musicians such as Evan Dudley, Mark Griffin Jr. and James Cook have since joined the band, contributing to its bluegrass tunes. RCR has been on several tours over the years. McElvy, lead guitarist and songwriter, has played with artists like Yonder Mountain String Band, Tony Rice and Keller Williams.

Born in the soul-basted countryside of Alabama, and brought to the heart of the Blue Ridge mountains to marinade and mature, Doug McElvy delivers an experience that reshapes the parameters of “roots music” as its known. The songsmith extraordinaire, lays a solid foundation, and his heart-driven compositions are orbitted by the most noteabble and virtuosic musicians in the industy today. For the 2012 full-length debut, “Barefoot,” McElvy teams with resophonic guitar guru, Billy Cardine, as creative consultant and coproducer. The album features collaborations with decorated pros, such as; Keller Williams, Larry and Jenny Keel, and Tim carbone of Rail Road Earth. “Barefoot” received stellar reviews and accolades from industry peers, and listeners alike. The title track earned a spot on Relix Magazine’s widely distributed July-August 2012 compilation disc. For the 2014 EP, “Chilly,” McElvy and Cardine again pair in production, recruiting the talents of world class violinst, Casey Driessen, and beat master Jeff Sipe for backing elements. “Chilly” delivers nothing short of pure musical gold. Doug Mcelvy’s powerful live performance harnesses an energy that electrifies any room, leaving audiences with an embedded musical experience.

Darren Nicholson will be joining Doug on stage for this show. Darren is a Grammy-nominated, multi-award-winning bluegrass and Americana musician from Western North Carolina, known for his exceptional skills as a mandolinist, harmony vocalist, and songwriter, gaining prominence with Balsam Rangebefore embarking on a successful solo career, earning honors like North Carolina’s Order of the Long Leaf Pine, and performing globally.

McElvy will be bringing both his talents and friends to the taproom stage. We are so excited for this legend to play at French Broad!

Free show! All Ages Welcome! Drinks + Food available!