Selwyn Birchwood - Southern Resonance Roots Festival 2026 Finale

Southern Resonance Roots Festival

The second annual Southern Resonance Roots Festival is set to take over Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts in Charlotte, NC this September 13th.

Brought to you by Bojangles’ and the Charlotte Blues Society, this year’s celebration of American Blues and Roots music features six incredible bands from across the Carolinas in an immersive, two-part festival experience.

Part 1 - Southern Resonance Roots: Showcase On The Lawn • FREE (12:30 PM – 5:30 PM)

Spend your afternoon soaking up the sun and dancing on the lawn to five back-to-back sets of soulful, toe-tapping music from regional standouts on the outdoor stage. The lawn will be a vibrant hub of activity, featuring the Bojangles’ mascot, a curated lineup of local vendors, festival merchandise, and raffles. Whether you’re here for the music or the artisan market, the daytime program is designed for everyone—kids and pets are welcome. (Please bring your own chair).

Part 2 - Southern Resonance Roots: In The Skyline Room • Tickets required (6:30 – 8 PM)

As the sun goes down, the energy goes up. The festival moves indoors to the Skyline Room for an exclusive, ticketed headliner show featuring the incredible Selwyn Birchwood. Known for his high-octane blend of blues, swamp boogie funk, and psychedelic rock, Birchwood delivers a performance that demands to be experienced live.

“By dividing our festival into these two distinct chapters, we celebrate the raw, community-driven spirit of our daytime performers while offering a premium, focused experience for our ticketed evening show,” said Kat Gantt, Event Coordinator.

We will have Door Prizes, Raffles, Cake, Merch and more. Food and Beverage is available for purchase.

The CHARLOTTE BLUES SOCIETY (CBS) is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the American Blues tradition through the presentation of concerts, forums, educational programs and support of local musicians in Charlotte, NC, USA and the surrounding areas.

CBS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors and operated by an all-volunteer staff. CBS is an affiliated member of The Blues Foundation, the umbrella organization for a worldwide network of affiliated Blues societies.