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Picks and Stones

Emerging from northern California’s fertile acoustic music scene, Dead Winter Carpenters seem poised for national success. The shaggy quintet blends classic elements of bluegrass, roots and country music with choice influences from throughout rock history, including the Rolling Stones, Neil Young and Townes Van Zant, that elevate them above your average newgrass hybrid. In support of their recently released debut full-length, the band appears at the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge this Saturday. And, as fall precedes winter, Boston alt-country outfit Autumn Hollow open the show.