“This may be one of the year’s best - he’s a vivid, expressive artist.”  - Americana Highways 

“Nothing may be normal in 2021, but ‘Normal Isn’t Normal Anymore’ offsets Abernethy’s doom and gloom with pure joy...”   - No Depression 

“Clairon vocals, masterly guitar playing...the complete creative and artistic package.”   - Looking Through The Lense 

“Impressive guitar-picking is an attraction in itself, and Mr. Abernethy proves an adept, vocal interpreter…”  - The Wall Street Journal 

“Such a gifted writer and talented guitarist...his are not only well-crafted songs; they are important, provocative messages that need to be shared.”  - Country Standard Time 

"Abernethy turned the relatively obscure early Dylan song about racial injustice into a tour-de-force, complete with a focused vocal delivery, tight and percussive rhythm, fiery guitar licks and solid harmonica playing." - American Songwriter on "Oxford Town"

“His guitar playing evokes comparisons to such luminaries as Leo Kottke, John Fahey, and Tommy Emmanuel."   - Pop Matters 

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Upcoming Shows

Previous events

Date Event Location
Rod Abernethy returns to White Horse Black Mountain - 3/1/24 - 8pm White Horse Black Mountain, Black Mountain, NC 28711 White Horse Black Mountain, Black Mountain, NC 28711
Rod Abernethy Live at White Horse Black Mountain White Horse Black Mountain, Black Mountain, NC White Horse Black Mountain, Black Mountain, NC
Los Picaros at the KINGS Christmas Party KINGS, Raleigh, NC KINGS, Raleigh, NC
14th Annual Newtonanny Finale the Blue Note Grill, Durham, NC the Blue Note Grill, Durham, NC
Rod Abernethy - Live at the Smoke & Barrel in Sanford, NC Rod Abernethy - Live at the Smoke & Barrel in Sanford, NC, Sanford, NC Rod Abernethy - Live at the Smoke & Barrel in Sanford, NC, Sanford, NC
Live at Ted's presents Rod Abernethy Live At Ted's, Wilmington, NC Live At Ted's, Wilmington, NC
Coffee & Wood Concert Series w/ Rod Abernethy The West Brookfield Library, West Brookfield, MA The West Brookfield Library, West Brookfield, MA
Wyatt Easterling with special guest Rod Abernethy The Doodad Farm, Greensboro, N The Doodad Farm, Greensboro, N
Rod Abernethy with special guest Rebekah Todd The Cat's Cradle Back Room, Carrboro, NC The Cat's Cradle Back Room, Carrboro, NC
Rod Abernethy returns to White House Black Mountain White Horse Black Mountain, Black Mountain, NC White Horse Black Mountain, Black Mountain, NC
Rod Abernethy live at Downtown Alive in Sanford Sanford's Summer Concert Series with Rod Abernethy, shows starts at 6:30, open to the public, Sanford, NC Sanford's Summer Concert Series with Rod Abernethy, shows starts at 6:30, open to the public, Sanford, NC
Singer-Songwriter in the Round with Rod Abernethy, Molly McGinn & Penny Sandbeck https://www.facebook.com/events/603889951870142/?ref=newsfeed, Pittsboro, NC https://www.facebook.com/events/603889951870142/?ref=newsfeed, Pittsboro, NC
Rod Abernethy live at 6 On The Square 6 On The Square, Oxford, NY 6 On The Square, Oxford, NY
Southeast Regional Folk Alliance Conference - Formal Showcase Artist SERFA, Black Mountain, NC SERFA, Black Mountain, NC
Rod Abernethy, Chris McGinnis and Stephen Murray at The Flat Iron in Greensboro The Flat Iron, Greensboro, NC The Flat Iron, Greensboro, NC
Rod Abernethy hosts "Songs From The Flat Iron" - Songswriters In The Round with guests Louisa Brambscomb and Jeffrey Dean Foster The Flat Iron, Greensboro, NC The Flat Iron, Greensboro, NC
Live at Teds' presents Rod Abernethy w/ Elonzo Wesley - SOLD OUT Live At Ted's, Wilmington, NC Live At Ted's, Wilmington, NC
Songs From The Flat Iron with Jonathan Byrd and Jess Klein The Flat Iron, Greensboro. NC The Flat Iron, Greensboro. NC
Rod Abernethy hosts "Songs From The Flat Iron" - Songswriters In The Round The Flat Iron, Greensboro, NC The Flat Iron, Greensboro, NC
A Sunday afternoon with Three Singer-Songwriters: Rod Abernethy, Kim Moberg, and Susan Cattaneo The Cultural Center of Cape Cod, South Yarmouth, MA 02664 The Cultural Center of Cape Cod, South Yarmouth, MA 02664

 

Management/A&R/Radio Promotion
Kari Estrin
Nashville TN 
www.kariestrin.com

Publicity
Sarah Bennett - IVPR
Nashville TN 
www.IVPR.co