Old Rock House Presents:
Arts Fishing Club
All Ages
Wednesday, June 03
Doors: 7 pm // Show: 8 pm
Join us for Arts Fishing Club, the Nashville indie-folk rockers who bring a captivating mix of electric energy and heartfelt lyricism. With songs that are both powerful and evocative, they capture themes of adventure and camaraderie. If you love a band that feels like a shared journey, this is the show for you. Grab your tickets and prepare for an incredible night!
All ages show – $2 cash surcharge for minors at the door
Arts Fishing Club
Arts Fishing Club makes their musical berth in Nashville, TN and travels primarily throughout the midwest and east coast. Their sound blends modern indie-folk (Gregory Alan Isakov, The Head and the Heart, and Jose Gonzales) with classic 90s jam bands (Dave Matthews Band, Phish, OAR) to create a unique take on acoustic rock that will make you dance one moment and search your soul the next. In addition to the above influences, AFC is often compared to Edward Sharpe and Ben Harper.
After completing a 1,600 mile 60+ show walking tour from Maine to Nashville as one of The Walking Guys (Google us!), Christopher Kessenich (guitar/vox) has been focusing on piecing together the members of Arts Fishing Club. He met Matt Siffert (bass) in spring 2016 at songwriters campfire. The two took to each others’ songwriting and began meeting to workshop songs. Then in late July, Kessenich was introduced to Peter Eddins (Keys) who landed in Nashville after completion of his Movie Scoring and Composition degree from Berkelee School of Music. The three began playing shows together and everything clicked.
On AFC’s debut EP:The music drips with genuine reflection on classic stylings, including a bit of blues, pop, and certainly what we might call classic rock. If you’re looking for a nice “kick back and enjoy” album, you can’t go wrong with Arts Fishing Club.” - Greg Jones / Ear To The Ground Music
The group has gotten busy testing their sound on the road. Playing notable venues: The 40 Watt, Smith’s Olde Bar, Philly Folk Fest, and Newport Folk Festival.
Arts Fishing Club is excited to be heading into the studio in Fall of 2017 to record their debut album as a group. Be on the lookout for more exciting things coming your way!
Arts Fishing Club - The name?
Arts Fishing Club is an allegory to the pursuit of artistry itself.
At the end of the day, we believe all artists are just throwing out lines into some intangible sea of creativity. There are no rules in art, so no one really has any idea what they're doing. But if you cast the right line at the right time and place, art can unlock a deeper wisdom that is hidden inside us in some way, shape, or form.
We paint, we draw, we film, we act, we write, we skate, and we play music. These are all just different lines we cast out to tap into the creative wisdom inside of us. Of course the more you fish, the "better" fisherman you become (just as the more you Art the better Art-er you become) but at the end of the day, if the fish aren't hungry, you ain't catching anything. Nobody can control whether the fish are biting and nobody can control Art. But we can relentlessly cast out another line with hope in our hearts and the belief that there is value in the search whether or not you come up empty handed... And that search is what we plan to do.
Fishing is about being in the boat with the people we love, exploring nature, and pursuing adventure. Landing a big catch is a consequence of relentless pursuit.
That approach to fishing is how we approach music. It's our search to make sense of this world. To try to explain the questions we have that we cannot answer with words alone. It's an adventure, it's personal, it's social, it's frustrating, and it's joyous, but most of all... its about being in the boat.
After completing a 1,600 mile 60+ show walking tour from Maine to Nashville as one of The Walking Guys (Google us!), Christopher Kessenich (guitar/vox) has been focusing on piecing together the members of Arts Fishing Club. He met Matt Siffert (bass) in spring 2016 at songwriters campfire. The two took to each others’ songwriting and began meeting to workshop songs. Then in late July, Kessenich was introduced to Peter Eddins (Keys) who landed in Nashville after completion of his Movie Scoring and Composition degree from Berkelee School of Music. The three began playing shows together and everything clicked.
On AFC’s debut EP:The music drips with genuine reflection on classic stylings, including a bit of blues, pop, and certainly what we might call classic rock. If you’re looking for a nice “kick back and enjoy” album, you can’t go wrong with Arts Fishing Club.” - Greg Jones / Ear To The Ground Music
The group has gotten busy testing their sound on the road. Playing notable venues: The 40 Watt, Smith’s Olde Bar, Philly Folk Fest, and Newport Folk Festival.
Arts Fishing Club is excited to be heading into the studio in Fall of 2017 to record their debut album as a group. Be on the lookout for more exciting things coming your way!
Arts Fishing Club - The name?
Arts Fishing Club is an allegory to the pursuit of artistry itself.
At the end of the day, we believe all artists are just throwing out lines into some intangible sea of creativity. There are no rules in art, so no one really has any idea what they're doing. But if you cast the right line at the right time and place, art can unlock a deeper wisdom that is hidden inside us in some way, shape, or form.
We paint, we draw, we film, we act, we write, we skate, and we play music. These are all just different lines we cast out to tap into the creative wisdom inside of us. Of course the more you fish, the "better" fisherman you become (just as the more you Art the better Art-er you become) but at the end of the day, if the fish aren't hungry, you ain't catching anything. Nobody can control whether the fish are biting and nobody can control Art. But we can relentlessly cast out another line with hope in our hearts and the belief that there is value in the search whether or not you come up empty handed... And that search is what we plan to do.
Fishing is about being in the boat with the people we love, exploring nature, and pursuing adventure. Landing a big catch is a consequence of relentless pursuit.
That approach to fishing is how we approach music. It's our search to make sense of this world. To try to explain the questions we have that we cannot answer with words alone. It's an adventure, it's personal, it's social, it's frustrating, and it's joyous, but most of all... its about being in the boat.
Arts Fishing Club
There’s a raw, restless fire at the heart of Winyah’s music – in the crackle of their
guitars, the growl of Thomas Rowland’s voice, and songs that always feel like they’re chasing something just out of reach. With southern swagger, indie rock bite, and an unforgettable live show, the South Carolina five-piece are quickly emerging as one of the most exciting new bands in the country, fueled by high ambitions and the desire to build a real community – a space where people can feel something, escape, or just be. Having already played Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza and sold out their first headline tour, Winyah are pushing themselves harder than ever – with an upcoming sophomore album that promises more of that same friction, soul, and intentional songwriting that’s carrie them this far. They’re dreamers intent on becoming a face of the new rock-and-roll revival, building something meant to be felt – together.
guitars, the growl of Thomas Rowland’s voice, and songs that always feel like they’re chasing something just out of reach. With southern swagger, indie rock bite, and an unforgettable live show, the South Carolina five-piece are quickly emerging as one of the most exciting new bands in the country, fueled by high ambitions and the desire to build a real community – a space where people can feel something, escape, or just be. Having already played Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza and sold out their first headline tour, Winyah are pushing themselves harder than ever – with an upcoming sophomore album that promises more of that same friction, soul, and intentional songwriting that’s carrie them this far. They’re dreamers intent on becoming a face of the new rock-and-roll revival, building something meant to be felt – together.
Cardinal Bloom
Cardinal Bloom is an Indie Rock Band from Salt Lake City Utah, one of the birth places of the modern Indie Rock genre. Cardinal Bloom's debut album “The Only Place I’ve Ever Known” released September of 2024 marking a new era of their music while still holding true to the sound they've carved as their own. Cardinal Bloom’s music encapsulates the nostalgic and bittersweet feeling of ‘better days,’ yet leaving you a notion there is still so much life ahead of us to be lived.
Cardinal Bloom is currently on tour throughout the U.S. and you can find tickets here on spotify or on their website www.cardinalbloom.com. “Everything they did worked together to absolutely nail that dusty Deseret sound—one that sits in between pop, rock, and folk.” -Zach Collier (Provo Music Magazine) Their members include Joey St. John on guitar and vocals, Jacob Silvester on the bass and vocals, Josh Thomas on guitar, and Nate Adair on drums.
Cardinal Bloom is currently on tour throughout the U.S. and you can find tickets here on spotify or on their website www.cardinalbloom.com. “Everything they did worked together to absolutely nail that dusty Deseret sound—one that sits in between pop, rock, and folk.” -Zach Collier (Provo Music Magazine) Their members include Joey St. John on guitar and vocals, Jacob Silvester on the bass and vocals, Josh Thomas on guitar, and Nate Adair on drums.
