A night with The Brook & The Bluff
- Taylor Staley
- Mar 22
- 4 min read
The Fillmore was buzzing with energy this past Saturday, March 21st, 2026, as Nashville-based band The Brook & The Bluff brought The Werewolf Tour to Charlotte, North Carolina for their second stop on the tour! This five-man Americana/Indie-Rock band released their fourth studio album, “Werewolf”, on March 6 - perfectly timed to usher in the spring season with jam-heavy tracks that make you want to groove all night long.
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The evening opened with Cassandra Coleman taking the stage, barefoot, wearing a beautifully embellished lacy maxi dress with a gold belt. The Nashville-based singer-songwriter, who some may recognize from as a contestant on season 19 of American Idol, delivered extremely powerful and haunting vocals anchored by introspective songwriting. She perfectly complemented The Brook & The Bluff by providing a softer atmospheric experience that built from quiet vulnerability to all-out band energy by the time her set was over.
You could feel the excitement building in the air as “Sirius” by The Alan Parsons Project played and The Brook & The Bluff took the stage. The stage was decorated with lanterns scattered across it alongside mossy accents - subtly tying in the band’s name. Joseph Settine, the frontman, took center stage alongside Alex Bolton (guitarist), John Canada (drummer), Kevin Canada (keyboardist), and Fred Lankford (bassist). They began their set with “Werewolf” and the crowd went crazy. The fans on the barricade screamed every lyric back at the band, swaying in unison, fully locked into the moment.
A unique highlight of the tour was that the band set aside a portion of their set for a fan-voted cover selected via Instagram. For that night’s show, the crowd was treated to “Minute By Minute” by The Doobie Brothers. Standout moments of the night were “Can’t Figure It Out” and “105”, both on the most recent album, Werewolf. These high-energy songs showcased the band’s chemistry and stage presence - with Settine punctuating choruses with high kicks while Bolton shredded his guitar. They also made sure to include fan favorites like “Rush” from their first self-titled debut and “Misnomer” from their sophomore album, Yard Sale.
"The goal was to treat the record like a live set,” says frontman Joseph Settine.
The last two songs of the night, “Baby Blue” and “Doobie Bronson”, eased the energy back down to close it out. You could feel the pull in the audience as they all sang along, creating a beautiful harmony between the crowd and the band. Nobody wanted this night to end.
What truly set The Brook & The Bluff apart from others was their ability to connect with their audience. Before the show, fans along the barricade shared with me that they were following the band through several of the northeastern stops, drawn in by years of growing admiration. Many of them described this latest era as their favorite yet.
By the end of the night, it was clear why. The Brook & The Bluff had left behind more than just a great set - they created a moment. From the first song of the night to the last note of the final song, the night felt immersive, warm, and alive. It was the kind of show that lingered with you long after on the drive home.
The Werewolf Tour setlist
Werewolf
Super Bowl Sunday
Off The Lawn
Shelby
Can’t Figure It Out
Minute By Minute *cover
I’ll Have It Down
Calling Cards
Mess
Change My Mind
Get By
Normal Things
Rush
Hallways
Misnomer
Gone For The Weekend
Halfway Up
105
Baby Blue
Doobie Bronson
About the artist
The Brook & The Bluff have built a career on the road, earning over 200 million streams with fan favorites like “Halfway Up” and “Everything Is Just a Mess.” Now, after a decade of relentless touring, the Nashville-based quintet returns to its rock & roll roots with their latest record, Werewolf.
Recorded with the high-voltage energy of their live sets, Werewolf pushes the tempo and turns up the amps, centering the band’s signature four-part harmonies and sharp songwriting. To find this new sound, the group returned to the disciplined routine of their early days at Auburn University—rehearsing every morning to filter personal milestones, from weddings to real-world "growing pains," into their music.
Drawing inspiration from the melodic grit of Creedence Clearwater Revival and Tom Petty, the album features introspective anthems like “Super Bowl Sunday”. Whether exploring modern masculinity in “Get By” or the psychological cost of the road, the band remains committed to a raw, deeply human sound.
The band is currently touring in support of the album. Tickets are available here.
If you like these artists, you may like The Brook & The Bluff
Wilderado: For that same blend of expansive indie-folk and driving, highway-ready rock.
Hippo Campus: If you appreciate intricate arrangements and high-energy indie-pop sensibilities.
Caamp: For fans of soulful, gravelly vocals paired with a modern Americana backbone.
The Eagles / Fleetwood Mac: For the connoisseur of airtight, multi-part vocal harmonies and classic 70s songwriting.
Michigander: For anthemic, big-room indie rock that doesn't shy away from emotional vulnerability.
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