Name? The Packway Handle Band

Where are you based? Athens, Georgia

Where do you typically tour or perform? Throughout the Southeast year-round, though we have spent a lot of time touring throughout the rest of the country, particularly out West. Lately we’ve been starting to spend more time in the Northeast.

What’s your most recent CD? What Are We Gonna Do Now?
Who are your musical influences? Devo, The Pixies, Ralph Stanley, Hot Rize, Air, Leonard Cohen, Ween, Violent Femmes, Andrew Bird, The Louvin Brothers, Trailer Bride, Velvet Underground

Who are some musical acts that sound like you? Hackensaw Boys, Chatham County Line, Hot Rize

Why should I come see you at the festival? 1) To find out what a Packway Handle is; 2) because “things” happen at our shows that cannot be captured on recordings; 3) because we try to put on the kind of show that we would like to see.

When will you be playing? 5:30 on Thursday on the Main Stage

What are you most looking forward to about playing at FloydFest? Floydfest has a diverse lineup including many of the bands that we cross paths with throughout the year.  We look forward to catching up with old friends and seeing new acts we haven’t gotten the chance to see yet.