Thomas Cassell

Thomas Cassell is a new voice in modern bluegrass. His mandolin playing has turned ears the world over as a founding member of Circus No. 9 October 30-Thomas Cassell Originally from the sacred bluegrass mountains of southwestern Virginia, Thomas Cassell is among the highest rank of modern bluegrass musicians. Cassell is a member of the Wood Box Heroes, racking up numerous Grand Ole Opry performances with the band. Previously, he was a founding member of respected progressive group Circus No. 9, and has performed as a sideman with Billy Strings, Bryan Sutton, Trey Hensley, Jim Lauderdale, Missy Raines, Bronwyn-Keith Hynes, and more. Cassell’s latest album, Guitar Collection, releases August 2026, featuring collaborative performances with Trey Hensley, Tim Stafford, In 2021 Cassell was named the National Mandolin Champion. He was also named the 2020 Momentum Instrumentalist of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association, 2021 FreshGrass Mandolin Champion, 2016 Rockygrass Mandolin Champion, and is a two-time alum of the prestigious Acoustic Music Seminar in Savannah Georgia, where he mentored under artists including Darrell Scott, Bryan Sutton, Mike Marshall, Aoife O’Donovan, and Julian Lage. Nick Fallon is a progressive bluegrass guitarist, singer, and songwriter from Floyd, Virginia, now making his mark in Nashville’s vibrant acoustic scene. Nick has toured extensively across the U.S. and internationally, performing as a member of the acclaimed Tray Wellington Band and currently with the genre-blurring comedy-grass outfit, the Cleverlys. He’s now working on his debut solo album with producer Ben Garnett, a project that promises to showcase his vast creative range. Nick Fallon is featured on Guitar Collection with “My Love Come Rolling Down.” General Admission: 32.00 Join us in the bar area before the show at 7pm Concert Hall doors open at 7:30pm Music at 8pm