JAKE XERXES FUSSELL

Georgia-reared, North Carolina-based Jake Xerxes Fussell has carved a unique path as a devoted interpreter of traditional Southern folk and blues, with his self-titled 2015 debut on Paradise of Bachelors introducing his distinctive fingerstyle guitar work. His latest album, When I'm Called, released in 2024 on Fat Possum, sees him continue to unearth and reimagine arcane tunes with collaborators like James Elkington and Blake Mills. Fussell's sound blends a mellow, amiable baritone with intricate, unhurried guitar picking, creating a warm, resonant tone. It's a sound built for intimate listening, perfectly suited for the Biltmore Cabaret.