Very pleased to welcome Couldn't Be Happiers back to Gas Hill Drinking Room on August 7, 2025, with special guests Mandi Strachota! Doors at 7 PM, show at 8 PM.

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What’s in a name? For Couldn't Be Happiers, the whole damn thing. This folk-rock\/Americana duo enjoys every moment onstage together, and it’s pretty contagious. Described by Doug Davis of Flytrap Studios as “Violent Femmes meets Johnny and June,” this songwriting duo puts on a live show that all but dares you not to enjoy yourself. Their original repertoire includes stories about the obsessive drive of a Bigfoot hunter, the misadventures of a plastic bag, and the end of the world from global warming. Their homespun harmonies and powerful vocals will take you from church to holler to Opry and back.

Mandi Strachota is a multi-instrumentalist based out of Atlanta, GA, known for her soulful vocals and captivating songwriting. She has released three studio albums and is on track to release multiple projects in 2025. She was voted Best Acoustic Artist by Creative Loafing readers in 2019 and was a semi-finalist in the 2020 IBC. Mandi has opened for Delbert McClinton and Robert Earl Keen, collaborates with Mudcat, and is a former member of the Wasted Potential Brass Band. Mandi presents a unique blend of blues, R&B, gospel, and country, combining an old school vibe with a modern message. #couldntbehappiers #mandistrachota #gashilldrinkingroom #wsnc #supportlivemusic