“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
Formal Showcase at the Stone Poney for The Northeast Regional Folk Alliance Northeast Regional Folk Alliance Conference, Asbury Park, NJ Northeast Regional Folk Alliance Conference, Asbury Park, NJ
Rod Abernethy hosts "Songs From The Flat Iron" - Songswriters In The Round The Flat Iron, Greensboro, NC The Flat Iron, Greensboro, NC
The Chosen Bean Concert Series presents Rod Abernethy on Friday, Nov.4 The Chosen Bean Concert Series, Chatfield, MN The Chosen Bean Concert Series, Chatfield, MN
Rod Abernethy at Molly McGinn's Woodshed Experience The Brewer's Kettle, Kernersville, NC 27284 The Brewer's Kettle, Kernersville, NC 27284
Rod Abernethy hosts "Songs From The Flat Iron" - Songswriters In The Round The Flat Iron, Greensboro, NC The Flat Iron, Greensboro, NC
Rod Abernethy at The Hut The Hut, Rutherfordton, NC The Hut, Rutherfordton, NC
Johnny Folsom 4 w/ special guest Rod Abernethy Koka Booth Ampitheatre, Cary, NC Koka Booth Ampitheatre, Cary, NC
Martin on Main Festival - Nazareth, PA Nazareth, PA, Nazareth, PA Nazareth, PA, Nazareth, PA
The Evening Muse presents The Lubben Brothers with special guest Rod Abernethy The Evening Muse, Charlotte, NC 28205 The Evening Muse, Charlotte, NC 28205
The Woodstock Folk Festival in Woodstock, IL The Woodstock Folk Festival , The Woodstock Folk Festival in Woodstock, IL The Woodstock Folk Festival , The Woodstock Folk Festival in Woodstock, IL
Kim Moberg, Rod Abernethy, and Grace Morrison at Club Passim Club Passim, Cambridge, MA 02138 Club Passim, Cambridge, MA 02138
MUSIC OF SIMON AND GARFUNKEL WITH SWEARINGEN & KELLI w/ special guest Rod Abernethy The Spire Center , Plymouth, MA 02360 The Spire Center , Plymouth, MA 02360
Backyard Sessions with Rod Abernethy 525 Rayburn Avenue, Wake Forest, NC, Wake Forest, NC 525 Rayburn Avenue, Wake Forest, NC, Wake Forest, NC
(EDT, UTC-04) (EDT, UTC-04) Meghan Cary Birthday Bash with special guest Rod Abernethy! The Noisy House, Erdenheim, PA The Noisy House, Erdenheim, PA
Live at Ted's presents Rod Abernethy Live At Ted's, Wilmington, NC Live At Ted's, Wilmington, NC
(EST, UTC-05) (EST, UTC-05) Rod Abernethy and Claudia Nyygard live on Nashville Folk Connection Nashville Folk Connection live online Nashville Folk Connection live online
Northeast Regional Folk Alliance 2021 (NERFA) Showcase - online- Open Mic NERFA Virtual Conference November 11-14th 2021 NERFA Virtual Conference November 11-14th 2021
Northeast Regional Folk Alliance - The Big Orange Tarp Guerilla Showcases - 11:45pm EST Northeast Regional Folk Alliance 2021 Online Conference, online Northeast Regional Folk Alliance 2021 Online Conference, online
Folk Alliance Region Midwest - Performance Lane - live stream FARM - Performance Lane Set - live online FARM - Performance Lane Set - live online
Private House Concert Tacoma Park, MD Tacoma Park, MD

 

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

Publicity
Sarah Bennett - IVPR
Nashville TN 
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