“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

Date Event Location
Rod Abernethy - Live at the Smoke & Barrel in Sanford, NC Rod Abernethy - Live at the Smoke & Barrel in Sanford, NC, Sanford, NC Rod Abernethy - Live at the Smoke & Barrel in Sanford, NC, Sanford, NC
Rod Abernethy Live at White Horse Black Mountain White Horse Black Mountain, Black Mountain, NC White Horse Black Mountain, Black Mountain, NC
FOLKUS - NYC FOLKUS - NYC, Brooklyn, NY FOLKUS - NYC, Brooklyn, NY
Deer Creek Coffeehouse presents Rod Abernethy Deer Creek Coffeehouse, Darlington, Maryland 21034 Deer Creek Coffeehouse, Darlington, Maryland 21034
 —  — Southeast Regional Folk Alliance Conference SERFA, Black Mountain, NC SERFA, Black Mountain, NC
Rod Abernethy Live at The Hard Luck Cafe The Hard Luck Cafe, Huntington, NY The Hard Luck Cafe, Huntington, NY
House Concert in Rockport, MA Rockport, MA Rockport, MA
Wake Forest Listening Room presents Rod Abernethy Wake Forest Listening Room, Wake Forest, NC 27587 Wake Forest Listening Room, Wake Forest, NC 27587
The Martha Bassett Show presents Rod Abernethy Martha Bassett Show at the historic Reeves Theater, Elkin, NC Martha Bassett Show at the historic Reeves Theater, Elkin, NC
Two Way Street presents Rod Abernethy Two Way Street Coffeehouse, Chicago, IL Two Way Street Coffeehouse, Chicago, IL

 

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

Publicity
Sarah Bennett - IVPR
Nashville TN 
www.IVPR.co