A Schaefer Spotlight Series Event
Presenting Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer, Christine Petti, and Neil and Nancy Schaffel
Principal Sponsorship provided by App State Campus Store, Broyhill Family Foundation, Catsman Foundation, and Mast General Store
Supporting Sponsorship by Appalachian Home Care, The Art Cellar Gallery, Dianne Davant & Associates, Explore Boone, Goodnight Brothers, Highstreet Insurance Partners, and SkyBest Communications, Inc.
Punch Brothers, formed by mandolinist Chris Thile in 2006, is known for pushing the boundaries of acoustic music. In addition to Thile, the band currently comprises guitarist Chris Eldridge, bassist Paul Kowert, banjoist Noam Pikelny, and violinist Brittany Haas. Punch Brothers has garnered critical acclaim, including a Grammy for Best Folk Album for All Ashore (2018). The Washington Post applauded them for taking “bluegrass to its next evolutionary stage, drawing equal inspiration from the brain and the heart.”
Most Recently, Punch Brothers have been focused on their new musical variety show, The Energy Curfew Music Hour. Season One is available on all podcast platforms, with season two exclusively out on Audible.
The Unsung Adventures of Punch Brothers, the seventh album from the Grammy-winning band — and its first comprising all instrumental tunes as well as its first with fiddle player Brittany Haas, who joined the quintet in 2023 — is due July 24, 2026, on Nonesuch Records. The album features eight new original compositions by Punch Brothers as well as three traditional songs they arranged.
Tickets
Contact theschaefercenter@appstate.edu, call 828-262-4046, visit the box office at the Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, or purchase online.
$70 Tier 1
$60 Tier 2
$45 Tier 3
$25 App State students
- One (1) Premium Reserved seat in the first 10 rows to see Punch Brothers live
- invitation to the pre-show Punch Brothers experience, including:
- Private pre-show performance by Punch Brothers
- Q&A session with Punch Brothers
- One (1) limited edition merch item
- Early access to merchandise shopping before doors open to the general public
- Early venue entry
- On-site event host
All tickets are subject to NC sales tax.
Online sales are subject to ticket fees.
Parking
Parking can be challenging, particularly for sold-out events. Please allow extra time to park and arrive at the theatre before showtime. See map for parking recommendations.
Accommodations
App State is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828-262-3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event.
