Filled with plenty of twangy guitar and rounded out with banjo, double bass, and washboard percussion, The Appleseed Collective brings the energy with its wide range of sounds. Formed in 2010 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the five-piece band is an eclectic mix of dixieland, ragtime, bluegrass, and jazz, topped off by a pleasing blend of harmonies and tones from vocalists Andrew Brown and Katie Lee. This is a sonic experience that satisfies the ear. The Appleseed Collective released its debut album "Baby to Beast" in 2012, and is preparing to release its second studio album, "Young Love," this coming winter.
The Appleseed Collective plays Friday, October 17, at Abilene Bar and Lounge, 153 Liberty Pole Way. 9:30 p.m. $5. Abilenebarandlounge.com; theappleseedcollective.com.