{"id":94337,"date":"2026-06-26T14:30:39","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T18:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=94337"},"modified":"2026-06-26T17:18:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T21:18:45","slug":"happy-landing-w-the-band-solstice","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/event\/happy-landing-w-the-band-solstice\/","title":{"rendered":"HAPPY LANDING w\/ The Band Solstice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ALL AGES<br \/>\nSTANDING ROOM ONLY<\/p>\n<p>HAPPY LANDING<br \/>\nHAPPY LANDING is an American band formed in Oxford, Mississippi in 2020 by Matthew Hendley (lead vocals, guitar), Keegan Christensen (vocals, keys), Jacob Christensen (drums, vocals), Andrew Gardner (fiddle, vocals), and Wilson Moyer (bass\/guitar, vocals). The group pioneers a new wave of folk music, captivating audiences internationally with their energetic live shows and fresh sound, blended from the roots of southern rock, punk and folk. After debut festival appearances at Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and Summerfest, the band\u2019s sophomore album, Big Sun, comes in 2026 paired with a major headline tour of the US &amp; Canada.<\/p>\n<p>THE BAND SOLSTICE<\/p>\n<p>The Band Solstice, formed in 2019 by childhood friends, has grown from a summer-solstice idea into a rising indie-rock force known for their energetic shows and evolving sound. Now students at The University of Tennessee, the group channels influences from Kings of Leon, Dawes, Mt. Joy, and Dr. Dog into a style all their own. Frontman Marty Gee delivers powerful, emotive vocals, anchored by the tight rhythm from drummer Grayson Strayder and bassist Maddox Frazier. Jacob Greene adds depth and lush keyboard textures, while Jackson Frazier\u2019s expressive guitar work brings soaring riffs and melodic solos that define the band\u2019s signature feel.<\/p>\n<p>With their debut album slated for early 2026, The Band Solstice prepares to bring new music to new cities as they step confidently into their next chapter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ALL AGES STANDING ROOM ONLY HAPPY LANDING HAPPY LANDING is an American band formed in Oxford, Mississippi in 2020 by Matthew Hendley (lead vocals, guitar), Keegan Christensen (vocals, keys), Jacob [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":94339,"template":"","meta":{"_tribe_events_status":"","_tribe_events_status_reason":"","footnotes":""},"tags":[],"tribe_events_cat":[],"class_list":["post-94337","tribe_events","type-tribe_events","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>HAPPY LANDING w\/ The Band Solstice - 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