An Evening with Hank, Pattie & the Current

  • Dates: October 22, 2026
  • Venue: The Wake Forest Listening Room
  • Location: Wake Forest
  • Address: 415 Brooks St., Wake Forest, NC 27587
  • Times: Sat., 7pm (Doors open 6:15pm)
  • Admission: $28.25

About

Hank Smith and Pattie Hopkins Kinlaw bring a fresh and innovative approach to bluegrass, blending traditional roots with influences from classical, Motown, jazz, and pop. Known for their virtuosic musicianship and creative arrangements, the duo combines banjo and fiddle-driven bluegrass with rich vocal harmonies and a modern, genre-crossing sound.

Joined by bassist Stevie Martinez and guitarist Billie Feather, both accomplished classical musicians, the group delivers dynamic performances that highlight technical skill, emotional depth, and a wide range of musical influences, appealing to audiences across generations.