An Evening with Wilder Adkins, Anthony Quails opening (plus pre-show meal)

About Wilder Adkins

Wilder Adkins is a folk musician, dad, librarian, and gardener from Birmingham, AL. He loves the weight of handmade quilts, and his songs are kind of heavy and comfortable like that. In late summer he can be found everyday out by the fig tree scaring away the birds and looking for ripe fruit (for making jam). In winter, he retreats into a cave to sleep for three months and process all that he’s learned that year. He’s friendly, but you might have to speak to him first. His songs call on an array of influences, but frequently touch on the topics of Hope & Sorrow, Faith & Doubt, and sometimes flowers.

About Anthony Quails

In his own words, Anthony Quails “can’t get away from being a storyteller.” As a troubadour with over 20 years of songwriting experience, Quails taps into folk tradition while imparting his own gentle insights to create songs that feel timeless and universal without being trite.

After exploring his ideas through myths and fables on his sophomore record, Before the Bright Lights, Quails turned inward. He took a break from performing to focus on his family and his role as a father. In his return to songwriting, Quails pivoted to autobiography, chronicling five moments from this three-year period that have shaped him as a person and an artist.

With utmost honesty and sincerity, The Man I Thought I’d Never Be intimately explores grief, doubt, marriage, raising children, and growing old. Quails covers these sensitive topics with a grace and charm that—supported by a warm, delicate sonic palette—make his songs as approachable as they are poignant.

About Front of the Tapestry House Concerts

Front of the Tapestry House Concerts in Cleveland, TN brings together music lovers on both sides of the microphone in an authentic, relaxing home setting where the messy and chaotic back of the tapestry is held at bay by the reminder that there is also a front of the tapestry.

All of our shows are free, not because there is no value, but because there is so much value we don't want to exclude anybody based on finances. At the same time we encourage everyone to be as generous as possible, knowing that all proceeds go directly to our artists. The address will be provided upon registration and in follow up emails as the event gets closer.

As always, we will have food available for anyone who would like to join us for some pre-show hang-out time beginning around 6 pm, with the music beginning around 7 pm.

Host or Publisher Front of the Tapestry House Concerts - Cleveland, TN