Well-Crafted Music Series: Matt Smith & Woody Wood

Aaron “Woody” Wood is quite the renaissance man, embodying the energy and mystique of American music. Carved from the foothills of the Piedmont, rolled and tumbled through the Delta mud and washed in The Mississippi, Aaron “Woody” Wood is straight up Cosmic Appalachian Soul. With a background as diverse as his music he consistently delivers the soul, power and energy that have gained him renown as a musician’s musician. Throughout his long career, Wood has never been a musician that fits neatly into one genre. His appeal calls to people who love music no matter if they prefer rock, blues, americana, or soul.

Aaron”Woody”Wood continues to carry his art further by giving attention and respect to the artists that have influenced and shaped his music, allowing him to keep that Spirit burning forward. Focusing on songwriting and new styles of guitar playing, his inventive approach to musical style and the raw emotion he delivers in his songwriting creates a cohesive sound that is hard to find but heavily sought ought by music lovers everywhere.

“(Wood’s) success shows, while not truly fitting into one category, TRUE TALENT will always prevail in the face of a genre driven industry “ GoTriad-Raleigh NC

Highland Taproom guests have the opportunity to see a range professional artists like they’ve never seen them before. For free, in the Highland Taproom or Meadow, when weather permits.