Free show from 8-11 pm at The Lost Paddle. About as smooth as Appalachian shine, “Matt Mullins & the Bringdowns” sound was described best by reclusive local legend Benjie Saunders when saying “it’s like Uncle Tupelo and the Afghan Whigs got in a bar fight with Tom Waits over a joint, and there ain’t nuthin’ wrong with that”. With an eclectic mix of genres that have influenced the group, it’s hard to classify them as just an alt-country band. Matt Mullins & the Bringdowns are an Appalachian Rock band that have found a niche all their own. The stories in their songs are almost as diverse as the influences you hear in the music.