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title: "Guitarmageddon: Isaac Hadden on Clearing Parties, Sheryl Crow Sunrises, and Life on the Road"
description: Go inside the van for a 2 AM vibe check with Louis of Kendall Street Company. From 7-Eleven snacks to rainy-day jams, this is Scene & Heard (CLT and Beyond).
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# [Guitarmageddon: Isaac Hadden on Clearing Parties, Sheryl Crow Sunrises, and Life on the Road](https://jolenesperspective.com/scene-heard/guitarmageddon-isaac-hadden)

 Written by [Jolene Rheault](https://jolenesperspective.com/scene-heard/author/jolene-rheault) | Feb 4, 2026 6:00:00 PM

 

 

I caught up with **Isaac Hadden** to talk about late-night festival picks, walk-out songs, and the tracks that define his life on the road. Check out the mini-interview below! 

**Q: What’s the song that always makes you think of that one specific, legendary festival sunrise where everyone was exhausted but no one wanted to leave?**

"Every Day is a Winding Road by Sheryl Crow. One night at a fest, after all the music was over, we had this wicked bluegrass pick circle that lasted until the sun was well up into the sky. We played all kinds of stuff. I don't remember most of it, but I remember getting particularly... enthusiastic on this one, and I've played it ever since."

**Q: What's the one song you’d put on if you were trying to politely clear out a party that has gone on way too long?**

"Probably something along the lines of Cecil Taylor or Albert Ayler. The more out-there, the better. Whoever is left in the room after one of those records is a real one."

**Q: If you were a pro wrestler, what’s the walk-out song you’d use to strike absolute fear into the hearts of your enemies?**

"Goin' Out West by Tom Waits."

**Q: What was the song you used to blast in your bedroom as a teenager while pretending you were the star of a very dramatic, slightly angsty 90s movie?**

"Nutshell by Alice in Chains. That one always hits."

You don't want to miss this Billy Strings afterparty in Asheville!   
WHERE: Third Room (46 Wall Street, Asheville, NC)   
WHEN: Tuesday, February 10, 2026   
TIME: 11:00 PM   
TICKETS: $15 advance / $25 day of showeventim.us/Guitarmaggedon   
PURCHASE: eventim.us/Guitarmaggedon 

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