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A country cover band/duo based in Rutherford County, N.C.

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The Gilkey Cattle Co. Band
The Gilkey Cattle Co. Band

A country cover band/duo based in Rutherford County, N.C.

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2026 Shows
We often add shows in between what’s listed below, so keep an eye out on the socials for the most current announcements. Private events are not shown. (GCC=Gilkey Cattle Company; the duo configuration is Wildwood.)

TBD: Silver Spoon Saloon/Tryon International
Mill Spring, NC

6/21: Saluda Outfitters (Wildwood)
Saluda, NC
2:00pm – 5:00pm

7/3: Social Depot (GCC)
Forest City, NC
7:00pm – 11:00pm

7/10: On Main (Wildwood)
Spindale, NC
6:30pm – 9:30pm

7/18: Barley’s Taproom (Wildwood)
Spindale, NC
6:00pm – 9:00pm

8/22: Saluda Outfitters (GCC)
Saluda, NC
7:00pm – 10:00pm

9/4: On Main (Wildwood)
Spindale, NC
6:30pm – 9:30pm

10/2: On Main (Wildwood)
Spindale, NC
6:30pm – 9:30pm

10/10: Federation (GCC)
Spindale, NC
8:00pm – 11:00pm

10/16: Mountain Haze Beer Garden (GCC)
Rutherfordton, NC
6:00pm – 9:00pm

10/24: Barley’s Taproom (Wildwood)
Spindale, NC
6:00pm – 9:00pm

PAST

5/29: Main Street Market
Rutherfordton, NC
5/16: Federation
Spindale, NC
5/1: On Main
Spindale, NC
4/25: Helene Unmet Needs Benefit
Columbus, NC
4/11: Barley’s Taproom
Spindale, NC
4/3: Saluda Outfitters
Saluda, NC
3/20: Saluda Outfitters
Saluda, NC
2/20: Main Street Market
Rutherfordton, NC
2/15: Social Depot
Forest City, NC
1/10: Barley’s Taproom
Spindale, NC
1/24/26: Federation
Rutherfordton, NC
8/29/25: Earl Scruggs Music Festival
Mill Spring, NC
9/13/25: Silver Spoon Saloon
Mill Spring, NC
10/12/25: Silver Spoon Saloon
Mill Spring, NC

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We don’t sell beef, but we do serve up a hearty helping of classic country, southern rock & reimagined singer-songwriter favorites in western NC 🇺🇸

Celebrate 250 Years of Freedom with us at Social D Celebrate 250 Years of Freedom with us at Social Depot! 🇺🇸

Join us Friday, July 3rd for an evening of great food, live music, and fireworks!

🍖 BBQ Plates – Only $15
🎶 Live Music by Gilkey Cattle Co.
📍 Social Depot
149 W. Trade Street, Forest City

🎟️ Bring your Forest City Owls ticket on July 3rd and receive $2 OFF your BBQ plate!

Stick around after the music and watch the fireworks with us as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Bring your family, your friends, and your patriotic spirit—we’ll see you there! 🇺🇸🎆
We figured that Wildwood (the band’s duo configura We figured that Wildwood (the band’s duo configuration) and Gilkey Cattle Company have been sharing social media pages and websites long enough at this point. Now Wildwood has its own corner of the internet!

We’re excited to officially launch our Wildwood Music social pages and website!

If you’ve come out to shows and enjoy s variety of acoustic music from Americana to bluegrass, then we’d love to have you follow along and share at the following links so you can stay informed on when and where we’re playing next:

🌲 Website: http://www.musicofwildwood.com
📸 Instagram: @musicofwildwood
📘 Facebook: Wildwood Music

We’ll be sharing upcoming shows, videos, photos and whatever musical trouble we happen to get into next.

Thanks for following along and supporting live music! ❤️
@gilkeycattlecompanyband @gallimafrykate @ @glson1
Having a good time in Spindale tonight! 🎶🎸🎤 Having a good time in Spindale tonight! 🎶🎸🎤
We’re bringing the Honky Tonk to Federation Spinda We’re bringing the Honky Tonk to Federation Spindale tomorrow night! This laid-back spot is known for cold beer, good wine and plenty to do—from axe throwing and pool to cornhole—so grab your crew and make a night of it.

We’re excited to be joined by a couple of friends from The Rented Mules: Edward Bailey on bass and Richard Bird on drums, so you know it’s going to be a fun one.

Clear skies, 80 degrees and live music… it doesn’t get much better than that. Come hang with us, kick back, and let’s have a great time together.

Saturday, May 16 | 8–11 PM
129 Textile Ave, Spindale, NC

We can’t wait to see you there!
We’re bringing the Honky Tonk to Federation Spinda We’re bringing the Honky Tonk to Federation Spindale! This laid-back spot is known for cold beer, good wine and plenty to do—from axe throwing and pool to cornhole—so grab your crew and make a night of it.

We’re excited to be joined by a couple of friends from The Rented Mules: Edward Bailey on bass and Richard Bird on drums, so you know it’s going to be a fun one.

Clear skies, 80 degrees and live music… it doesn’t get much better than that. Come hang with us, kick back, and let’s have a great time together.

Saturday, May 16 | 8–11 PM
129 Textile Ave, Spindale, NC

We can’t wait to see you there!
Come join us this Friday evening at On Main in Spi Come join us this Friday evening at On Main in Spindale, NC, 6:30 to 9:30. See you there!
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