Grits & Greens
“Grits & Greens can best be described as a formidable quartet, epitomizing the essence of rock and roll. At every show they send their audience on a musical odyssey distinguished by their soul-stirring melodies and indulgent, jam-infused performances.”
At each show, Grits & Greens showcases a diverse set of skills as front woman Ryann McGhee shines with powerful and precise vocals, commanding guitar licks and immersive keyboard soundscaping. Accompanying her on lead guitar is her husband, Jesse McGhee, who demonstrates artful mastery of the slide guitar mixed with lightning fast standard tuning guitar licks inspired by the likes of Jerry Garcia and David Gilmour. Rounding out the low end is Jake Noble on the bass guitar who exhibits the intuitive ability to blend sitting back and playing in the pocket with lead slap-bass solos, similar to the complex and mind-bending work of Les Claypool. Jackson Bounds ties it all together on the drums with his explosive and unique percussive style while flaunting an infectious energy behind the kit. As if their individual talents weren’t enough, the band features soaring three part vocal harmonies. But their lyrics are what truly set them apart; sharing stories that are personal, playful, and perfectly satirical. Gathering influence from artists like The Allman Brothers, Paramore, Phish, Kings of Leon and Black Sabbath, the band delivers a familiar sound with their own unique and mesmerizing spin. The obvious love that the band has for each other, as well as playing music, is beautifully exemplified by their warm stage presence and tight performances. This bond keeps their performances fresh and ever-exploratory, always leaving the listeners wanting more. Apart from their regular touring schedule across the United States, the band has recently gained international attention after their electric performance at the 30th Annual Blues Festival in Schöppingen, Germany featuring artists like Devon Allman and Samantha Fish.
The Whispering Trees
The Whispering Trees is an American indie-rock band formed in 2023 in the heart of Jackson, Mississippi. The band’s members include multi-award winning songwriter and vocalist Naomi Taylor, Joey Raines (guitar), Caleb Dickerson (drums), and Perry Hammett (bass).
The Whispering Trees offers the combination of both the down-to-earth nostalgia of a younger easier time and the realism of life’s hardships rolled into catchy melodies and reverberating indie guitar tones with beats you feel in your chest. The band has played along major artists such as Megan Moroney, The Weeks, Mallory Johnson, Mikeala Davis, Adam Doleac, Chase Bryant, and more.
Grits & Greens with special guests For Eve and The Whispering Trees LIVE at Duling Hall on Saturday, September 20, 2025
Doors: 6:30 PM, Show: 7:30 PM | Duling Hall
Come enjoy a full bar and a night of live music.
All Ages | Cash or card accepted at door.
Tickets are $18.85 advance | $25.30 day of show