River Shook + Ismay

Enjoy free live music every Thursday upstairs at the Second Story. Doors open at 6PM, music starts at 7PM. No RSVP needed—seating is first come, first served, with entry based on capacity.

River Shook carries the country-rock torch of Sarah Shook & the Disarmers into an exciting new era with their self-titled debut solo album (Independent, June 26, 2026). Shook delivers everything fans expect: killer songwriting, a smoking-hot band, and high-energy live shows.

Arrow-to-the-heart honest lyrics, rock-god guitar solos, shimmering pedal steel, and Shook’s unmistakable voice cut like light through darkness, coaxing listeners toward empowerment. On the rebellious country rocker “Country Angel,” a narrator immerses herself in young love while acknowledging its fleeting nature: “You can’t tie a feeling down,” Shook’s haunting voice soars. On “If We Got A Chance,” Shook takes an honest stock of life as a touring artist, navigating burn-out, long-distance strain, and refusing to give up on a struggling relationship.

Throughout the album, Shook’s inspiring songwriting tackles hard truths, reminding us we’re braver than we think and capable of changing course.

A decade of touring 150 days a year with the Disarmers honed Shook’s magnetic stage presence and storytelling. Their ability to make fans feel seen, paired with their reputation as a wildly exciting frontperson, explains why Shook is dubbed "punk" and "rock n' roll" just as often as country.

With support from Ismay