Joe Troop's Truth Machine

Where to see Joe Troop's Truth Machine in 2026

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  October 1–3, 2026 · Downtown Raleigh, NC

  Featured set · Saturday · Davie Street Stage · 2:45 – 3:30 PM

Who Joe Troop's Truth Machine is

Che Apalache founder Joe Troop convenes old-time and bluegrass friends into an openly political string band — the self-described "artivist" with a full backing crew.

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Also compared to Che Apalache, Steve Earle, Billy Bragg, Rhiannon Giddens.

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