where melodies mingle, stories unfold, and the community thrives.

SUNDAY SUPPER

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT OUR MONTHLY SONGWRITER SHOWCASE/OPEN MIC SERIES! ALWAYS THE LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH WITH A ROTATING CREW OF HOSTS AND A FEATURED PERFORMING ARTIST.

YOUR HOSTS:

  • Man in a red plaid shirt playing an acoustic guitar outdoors in front of a house.

    DAVID CHILDERS

    Singer-songwriter David Childers is the proverbial study in contradictions. A resident of Mount Holly, North Carolina, he’s a former high-school football player with the aw-shucks demeanor of a good ol’ Southern boy. But he’s also a well-read poet and painter who cites Chaucer and Kerouac as influences, fell in love with folk as a teen, listens to jazz and opera, and fed his family by practicing law before turning in his license to concentrate on his creative passions. here

  • A man with glasses playing a red guitar and singing into a microphone in a cozy indoor setting.

    DENVER CRITES

    Denver Crites is a Singer Songwriter, originally from rural Illinois. After a few years polishing and honing his quirky and eclectic performance style in Nashville TN, he and his wife ventured east, finding themselves in the Carolinas where they have been slowly turning a part-time gig into a full-time adventure.

  • A man in a brown blazer standing in front of a white backdrop outside a house with gray siding and a window, with trees in the background.

    NATHAN DOWDY

    Over the past decade, Nathan’s musical journey and endeavors have led him to engage in diverse projects spanning a multitude of genres such as Folk, Rock, Americana, Indie, R&B, Pop, and Classical, among others.

  • A young woman sitting on the ground with her back against a brick wall, holding an acoustic guitar, in front of a large industrial window.

    ALANA FLOWERS GIBSON

    Alana Flowers Gibson is a Mount Holly, NC-based musician and singer whose style ranges from dream pop and power pop to country and bluegrass! She plays guitar and banjo, and finds songwriting both energizing and therapeutic.  Alana has been playing music since she was 8 years old, and loves the connection and authenticity that music brings to the community. 

  • An older woman with long curly gray hair singing into a microphone while playing an acoustic guitar in a dimly lit setting, possibly a small performance venue or bar.

    KENNON KNIGHT

    Kennon Knight was born dreaming of a life in music & stands thankful now for his dream realized. Influenced by Carolina clay & tobacco farms he was drawn to the musical heartbeat of the south with blues, funk, & folk. He began his career as a drummer playing with formidable bands & performers such as Gypsy, Faculty X, Moses Jones & the Dirty Southern Soul, Square Roots, David Childers, & more. His music has graced many stages up & down the east coast with notable stops at the Blumenthal, the Knight Theater, & The International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. Now a storyteller with some strings influenced by the talents of Tom Petty, Amos Lee, John Prine, Jason Isbell, & more he tells stories that heal hearts with love, laughter, & the knowledge that music unites us all.

  • A man with a shaved head and beard playing an acoustic guitar on a stage with a dark curtain backdrop and a microphone stand nearby.

    JOHN DAVID TICE

    John David Tice is a multi-instrumentalist located in the Charlotte Metro region of North Carolina. John is currently playing solo shows and appearing with The HWY. John has several upcoming projects including a solo EP and an album with This Ambiguous We. When he isn’t performing, John teaches music and composes scores for commercials and videos as the co-owner of Tice Studios.

wHAT IS SUNDAY SUPPER??

FORMAT

The first hour kicks off with the host and 4-5 performers, followed by the second hour featuring a songwriter sharing their magic for 30-40 minutes. The final hour wraps up with the host and another round of 4-5 performers.

PERFORMANCE

Each spot allows for 2 songs or 8 minutes, with a few extra minutes for performers to share the inspiration behind their tunes.

COMMUNITY VIBES

Picture a cozy Bluebird Café atmosphere where local musicians become a close-knit family. It's not just an open mic; it's a musical family reunion where creativity flows, and friendships are born.

Ready to be a part of something awesome? Mark your calendars, grab your instruments, and join us for "Sunday Supper" - a time to feed your soul (and your bellies) and where melodies mingle, stories unfold, and the community thrives.

We're all about celebrating original music, but hey, we've got room for some cool covers too! To spice things up, we encourage performers who wish to play a cover to share the story behind the song and why it holds a special place in their hearts.

And don’t forget to bring your own dinner to enjoy, or make enough to create a fun potluck with your neighbors!

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