Selwyn Birchwood ignites the future of the blues at Heartwood Soundstage

Press release from Heartwood Soundstage

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Heartwood Soundstage is proud to present Selwyn Birchwood live in concert on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., with the show beginning at 8:00 p.m. This all-ages performance takes place at Heartwood Soundstage, located at 619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL.

Award-winning Florida musician Selwyn Birchwood is widely recognized as one of the most vital and forward-thinking voices in contemporary blues. A guitarist, lap steel player, songwriter, and commanding vocalist, Birchwood is deeply rooted in tradition while boldly pushing the genre into new territory.

American Songwriter declares, “No one in blues compares to young Florida-based guitarist Selwyn Birchwood… lyrically and musically intense,” while Guitar World calls him “the real deal,” praising his ability to honor the blues while making it entirely his own.

Birchwood’s unmistakable sound — what he calls “Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues” — is a fiery fusion of deep blues, psychedelic-tinged rock, Southern soul, and hard-driving funk. Backed by a powerhouse band featuring the distinctive pulse of Regi Oliver’s baritone sax, Birchwood delivers performances that are visceral, hypnotic, and charged with revival-tent intensity. His music doesn’t borrow from the past; it builds upon it, forging a bold new path forward.

Tastemaker Americana outlet No Depression sums it up best: “Selwyn Birchwood reaches back in the blues tradition to launch something out of this world.” Audiences can expect a night of blistering musicianship, fearless originality, and a modern blues experience that is as electrifying as it is deeply rooted.

Tickets available now at heartwoodsoundstage.com