I swear, every time these fellas come through I feel like a big tent revival just came to town. There’s more, well, hootin’ at their shows than any other here at JB’s, and when you add to that hollerin’ and foot stompin’ goodness, it’s an unbeatable combo. Folk, soul, country, gospel, rock, and good ol’ hillbilly music all mashed up into one sweet package! This year saw the release of their stellar new record The Holy Open Secret on Mad Dragon Records.

"Philadelphia's The Great Unknown coaxes gentle, nuanced alt-country from the convergence of five voices, riding atop a plethora of stringed instruments that gracefully dance in and out between an amiable backroads shuffle. When it cuts loose, the quintet rocks convincingly, adding soundtracks of rowdy to postcards of roadside attractions." - Independent Weekly (NC)