Knoxville Utility Band
Playing on Friday, November 6th at 5:30 PM.
Providing Bluegrass Energy and Instrumental Power to the greater East Tennessee Area, the Knoxville Utility Band prides itself on 100% satisfaction of audience member needs. We’ve made it our goal to meet the demand of local residents for that Bluegrass sound they know and love, at rates that quite frankly, can’t be beat. Our team is comprised of top performers in each sector of the industry:
Evie Andrus (President of Fiddlin’ Department)
Zach Mongan (Senior Banjer Engineer/Technician)
Camryn Cornett (Head of Mandolin Analytics)
John Mooneyham (CEO of Bass, Upright Division)
Garrett Gregg (Lead Strategist of Guitar Pickin’)
In a joint merger of Vocal Synergy, Musical Innovation, and what we like to call Footstompin’ Good Rhythm (FGR™), the Knoxville Utility Band will have you circling back to touch base for all your Bluegrass and Bluegrass accessory needs.

Mal Nombre
Playing on Saturday, November 7th at 12:00 PM.
Mal Nombre is a groove-centered, instrumental, improvisational group based in Knoxville, TN. Founded in 2013, forced into hiatus by weather and cancellations and pandemics, the group released its self-titled first album in 2024.
Nate Barrett – drums
Ben Maney – keys
Mike Murphy – bass
Taylor Phelps – guitar

Mercy Lights
Playing on Saturday, November 7th at 5:00 PM.
Knoxville, TN based rock band.
Rusty Yarnell
Sara Washington
Kicki Pena
Michele Morrison
Todd Ethridge

Butcherbird
Playing on Saturday, November 7th at 6:00 PM.
Butcherbird is a rock outfit fit to rock out from Knoxville TN.
Knathan Halliburton
Jeff Caudill
Ed Sublet
Michael Dougherty

Megaweed
Playing on Saturday, November 7th at 8:15 PM.
Megaweed is a band conceived in Polebridge, Montana and currently based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Fronted by guitarist and singer Jake Smith, the band formulates a sound from the minds of those within it. Growing up in East Tennessee, he was presented with the challenge of finding balance between roots music sway of the area and the louder, more noisy sounds of Knoxville and abroad’s rock n roll music. That’s where Megaweed comes in. Accompanied by veteran songwriters and players Samuel Quinn, Ben McLaughlin, and Dowe Cauthen, this amalgamation of influences comes to life. From tender moments of heartfelt expression to total destruction of your mind, this band is something. Something is nothing. Nothing can be something. You’ll just have to hear it. If you love rock n roll… you might love Megaweed. Maybe? CERTAINLY? Find out.
New Speedway Honkers
Playing on Saturday, November 7th at 9:30 PM.
The New Speedway Honkers are a group of Knoxville, Tennessee musicians that pay tribute to The Grateful Dead through NASCAR themed camouflage duck hunting East Tennessee spirit. The Honkers have and do featured musicians Jake Smith, Chris Burgess, Rhett Harken, Dj Young, Jack Willard, Ben McLaughlin, Brandle Bogle Buddy Honeycutt, Nolan Nevels, Matt Nelson, Jake Singleton, and many more.
Cheers to SoKno Taco Cantina
Big thanks to SoKno Taco Cantina for keeping the music playing at Fall Fest. A locally owned South Knoxville favorite just down the road from the trails, SoKno Taco serves up street-style tacos, house margaritas, and cold beer, and it’s a great place to land after a day outside. And if you’re an AMBC Member, don’t forget one of your local perks: $5 off House Margarita Pitchers at SoKno Taco. Consider it one more good reason to stop by after a ride.
Ride bikes, listen to music, eat tacos — sounds like a good weekend to us.
Who We Are
The Appalachian Mountain Bike Club (AMBC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to building, maintaining, and advocating for natural surface trails in and around Knoxville, Tennessee. Since 2007, we’ve created over 100 miles of trail and built a vibrant community of riders, runners, hikers, and volunteers. Our mission goes beyond trail building—we’re here to connect people to nature, to each other, and to the power of outdoor recreation.
© 2026 AMBC.
Photography by Smoke Signal Photography & The Wide Eyed World














