Ashlyn Maine

Ashlyn Maine. (Courtesy photo)

Panoply is an arts festival, so the the performance schedule includes sets from a magician, puppet troupe, various dance ensembles and theatre groups. Music fans already know they need to catch headlining performances from Grammy-winning Southern-folk combo Indigo Girls and harmony-blessed Muscle Shoals duo Secret Sisters. In-the-know locals realize Rocket City blues kings Microwave Dave & The Nukes' traditional festival-closing set is a must-do.

Below are four Panoply music picks that are a little more under-the-radar. But worth a listen.

The 33rd Panoply Arts Festival runs April 24 - 26 downtown at Big Spring International Park. Single-day passes are $10, available via artshuntsville.org and at the gate.

Ashlyn Maine

7-7:30 p.m. April 24

Center Stage

From: Harvest

For fans of: The Civil Wars, Lumineers

Songs include: "Whiskey Like Fire"

Fun fact: Formed their original lineup at a bonfire following the April 2011 tornados

More: ashlynmaine.wordpress.com





Robby Eichman

5-6 p.m. April 25 (filling in for The Dawn Osborne Band, who were previously scheduled)

Valley Jubilee Stage

From: Huntsville

For fans of: Elliot Smith, Art Garfunkel

Songs include: "Wires, Wood and Words"

Fun fact: During a late March show at local brewery Straight to Ale, Eichman played a set comprised entirely of Beatles covers

More: robbyeichman.com



The Wolves of Chernobyl

6:30-7:30 p.m. April 25

Valley Jubilee Stage

From: Huntsville

For fans of: Avett Brothers, The Decemberists

Songs include: "Small Enough to Fit In Your Pocket"

Fun fact: There's a thrash metal band from Canada also named Wolves of Chernobyl

More: facebook.com/wolvesofchernobylband



Bimini Road

5-5:30 p.m. April 26

Center Stage

From: Decatur/Huntsville

For fans of: Grateful Dead, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

Songs include: "Straight Downhill"

Fun fact: Singer/primary songwriter Chuck Puckett is also active in community theatre as an actor and playwright

More: bimini-road.com