Hustle Souls and Dr. Bacon join forces for an evening of thicc n’ greasy Asheville Grooves at the Visulite Theatre!
DR. BACON'S NEW FULL-LENGTH ALBUM!

Hustle Souls and Dr. Bacon join forces for an evening of thicc n’ greasy Asheville Grooves at the Visulite Theatre!
A brand-new live music experience is coming to the rails. Step aboard a historic steam-powered train for an unforgettable evening of live music and mountain scenery. The Great Smoky Mountains Music Train is a moving musical journey through the heart of the Smokies—traveling alongside the Nantahala River and Fontana Lake. What to Expect • 6 live performances throughout vintage railcars • 2 full bands + 4 solo/duo/trio artists performing live American, Appalachian, folk, country and bluegrass music • Wander freely between coaches and open-air gondola cars • Beer, wine and food offerings available for purchase onboard • Dance, relax, mingle, and enjoy nonstop music • Stunning mountain views from start to finish Each music coach offers its own vibe, sound system, and atmosphere. Four enclosed vintage coaches provide seating and room to move, while two open-air gondola cars are dedicated to high-energy band performances and dancing. Two additional quiet coaches are available for conversation and relaxing. A One-of-a-Kind Experience Think of it as a jam session in your living room—except your living room is a moving train winding through the Great Smoky Mountains. Schedule • Boarding: 6:30 pm • Departure: 7:00 pm sharp • Return: Approximately 10:00 pm • Includes a short intermission during the ride • Round trip: approximately 3 hours The train departs from and returns to the Bryson City Depot in downtown Bryson City, NC. Ticket Pricing • $139 — February 12 to March 31 • $149 — April 1 to April 30 • $159 — May 1 through event dates Get tickets here → https://greatsmokymountaintrain.frontgatetickets.com/ Don’t miss the inaugural run of this one-of-a-kind music experience! See less
(2) big ol black Dr. Bacon bumper stickers featuring the current line-up by way of the awesome photography of Rob Andries
2.5" herb grinders are just what the Dr. ordered! 3-layers and these things are smooth as bacon grease=) We are offering the nurse or the corncob pig on either black or silver...you decide
Dr. Bacon's first full length album, Fast & Loose with the Essentials was recorded in Asheville, Weaverville, and Wilmington NC from December of 2017 to June 2019. It was released at the 2019 Smokedown Festival in Read more
Dr. Bacon's first full length album, Fast & Loose with the Essentials was recorded in Asheville, Weaverville, and Wilmington NC from December of 2017 to June 2019. It was released at the 2019 Smokedown Festival in Snow Camp, NC.
Guest Musicians: Tucker Galloway- Banjo (2) Kyle Snuffer- Trombone (6) John Falt- Voicemail (7) Matt Gornto- Rhythm Guitar (8) Hunter Parker- Tenor Sax (9) Meg Proffitt Heathman- Vocals (10) Jameson Whiskey- Inspiration (14) credits released September 29, 2019
Tracks 1-3, 7-11, and 13 recorded, mixed, and produced by Matt Gornto at Dogwood Studios, Asheville NC
Tracks 4 & 12 recorded at Tommy Brothers studio by Tommy Brothers in Wilmington NC and mixed & produced by Matt Gornto at Dogwood Studios
Tracks 5 & 6 recorded by Matt Williams at The Eagle Room, Weaverville NC and mixed & produced by Matt Gornto at Dogwood Studios
All Tracks Mastered by Steven Raets at Bunkersound Studios, Chapel Hill NC
Dr. Bacon (2019) Michael Crawford- Harmonica, Electric Violin (9), Effects Myles Dunder- Guitars, Vocals, Saxophones, Glockenspiel (6) Jesse Talbott- Vocals, Guitar, Trombone (10, 14) Ben New- Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals (10) John Kirby- Electric Guitars Jackson Weldon- Lap Steel, Pedal Steel, Electric Guitar, Mandolin (2) Rob Palmer- Bass
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Dr. Bacon's third EP, The Cobra is a collection of songs reflecting on a funky descent into freeing freakdom. The songs were recorded by the band in Asheville during late 2016/early 2017. Track 1 features lap steel by Read more
Dr. Bacon's third EP, The Cobra is a collection of songs reflecting on a funky descent into freeing freakdom. The songs were recorded by the band in Asheville during late 2016/early 2017. Track 1 features lap steel by Jackson Weldon. credits released February 17, 2017
Produced by Matt Gornto at Dogwood Studios, Asheville NC Mastered by Steven Raets at Bunkersound Studios, Chapel Hill NC
Dr. Bacon (2017) Michael Crawford- Harmonica Myles Dunder- Guitar, Saxophone, Vocals, Percussion (1) Jesse Talbott- Vocals, Guitar, Electric Piano (3) and percussion (1) John Kirby- Electric Guitar Clark Eden- Drums and Percussion, Glockenspiel (3) Rob Palmer- Bass
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Dr. Bacon's second EP, The Kreature is a collection of songs about celebration, excess, and feeling at home in the mountains of North Carolina written and recorded by the septet in Boone during the fall/winter of 2015. Read more
Dr. Bacon's second EP, The Kreature is a collection of songs about celebration, excess, and feeling at home in the mountains of North Carolina written and recorded by the septet in Boone during the fall/winter of 2015. Tracks 2, 4 and 6 feature Evan Ringel on trombone credits released December 18, 2015
Recorded by Ben Mercer at Wet Bandit Audio, Boone NC Cover photo by Boone Police Department & Dr. Bacon
Dr. Bacon (2015) Michael Crawford- Harmonica Myles Dunder- Guitar, Vocals, Saxophone Jesse Talbott- Vocals, Guitar John Kirby- Electric Guitar Tucker Galloway- Banjo, Vocals Wilhelm Schmidt- Drums & Percussion Stephen Knutson- Bass
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Dr. Bacon's first EP, this collection of the band's earliest tunes features guest pianist Mike Runyon (Metaphonia, The Broadcast) on tracks 1 & 5 and contains early versions of Pancakes and Red Letter, which both Read more
Dr. Bacon's first EP, this collection of the band's earliest tunes features guest pianist Mike Runyon (Metaphonia, The Broadcast) on tracks 1 & 5 and contains early versions of Pancakes and Red Letter, which both appear on Dr. Bacon's "Fast & Loose with the Essentials" (2019) credits released April 10, 2015
Produced, recorded, and mixed by Ben Mercer at Wet Bandit Audio Artwork by Jessi Galloway
Dr. Bacon (2015) Michael Crawford-Harmonica Myles Dunder-Guitar, Saxophone, Vocals Jesse Talbott- Vocals, Guitar Blake Bostain-Mandolin, Vocals Wilhelm Schmidt-Drums & Percussion Tucker Galloway-Banjo & Vocals, Lead Vocals (1) Stephen Knutson- Bass
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