WHERE: Third Room
WHEN: Tuesday February 10, 2026
DOORS: 10pm | SHOW: 11pm
GENRE: jam / rock
TICKETS: $15 adv. / $25 d.o.s.
PURCHASE:
https://tixr.com/e/161609
Guitarmaggedon: Isaac and Kyser Destroy the World.
Both rising stars in their respective musical environments, guitarists Isaac Hadden and Kyser George (of Shadowgrass) join forces for another installment of "Guitarmageddon," an idea spawned at Rooster Walk Music and Arts festival in Axton, VA. This stylistic fusion breathes new life into the bluegrass and jam spheres and is guaranteed to leave you wanting more. Live for Live music writes of this collaboration:
"That tantalizing title pairs the two young ax men in a collaboration that is nearly impossible to predict. George plays acoustic bluegrass guitar and dabbles with electric guitar in his free time, while Hadden plugs in for a living while working on bluegrass as a hobby.
“We both have a lot of respect and reverence and put a lot of time into studying each other’s world,” Hadden said. “The first time I met him was at Rooster Walk, and he was talking about getting into the electric guitar and stuff we were checking out that was similar. It’s kind of two sides of the same coin.”
“He’s a phenomenal musician,” George said of Hadden. “I’ve always been a fan, and we’re kind of from the same area. It’s funny that we had never really met and played together before Rooster Walk. I’m down for pretty much anything music-wise, but this one I especially was.”"
Isaac Hadden:
WEBSITE:
https://isaachadden.com
HEAR SOME MUSIC:
https://isaachadden.bandcamp.com
SEE A VIDEO:
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From a tow-headed wild child prancing the hills and streams of southwestern, VA to a powerful and innovative voice in the world of electric guitar, Isaac Hadden is a rising star in the national festival circuit. Immersed in music from early childhood, he began to play the guitar at age 5. By late middle school, he was gigging locally near his hometown in southwest Virginia. By age 15, his first band was playing regional venues and festivals, and supporting heavyweights of the jam and guitar circuits.
Isaac’s shows are known for their raw energy, spontaneous creativity, and deep musical chemistry. With a fearless approach to blending genres, he delivers sets that are as dynamic as they are unforgettable. His touring unit is an all-star quartet that is quickly gaining notoriety on the music festival circuit and the East Coast jam scene for its high-energy performances and tight, dynamic improvisation. His cutting-edge playing style and animated stage presence, combined with his passion and talent, have built him a dedicated fan base in the United States and abroad and solidified him as one of the southeast’s fastest-growing young talents.
Kyser George:
HEAR SOME MUSIC:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6oJQ1wLm8qJpTA0RXwaskG
SEE A VIDEO:
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Kyser George is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and songwriter best known as the guitarist for the progressive bluegrass band Shadowgrass. Hailing from North Carolina, Kyser blends deep Appalachian roots with a modern, genre-bending approach to acoustic music. His playing is marked by intricate flatpicking, soulful phrasing, and a natural sense of groove that bridges traditional bluegrass with contemporary influences.
With Shadowgrass, Kyser has performed on major festival stages and shared bills with some of the most respected names in roots and Americana music. Beyond the band, he’s an emerging solo artist whose sound carries both technical mastery and emotional depth, reflecting a lifelong passion for storytelling through strings and song.
Whether trading fiery leads or crafting heartfelt melodies, Kyser George continues to push the boundaries of what modern bluegrass can be — grounded in tradition, yet fearlessly forward-thinking.
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