Jarrod Walker

Jarrod Walker at The Hi-Fi

Jarrod Walker is stepping out from his work with Billy Strings and into the spotlight of his own songs. On December 20, 2026, Jarrod Walker brings that moment to The Hi-Fi in Indianapolis, with an 8:00 PM start time. If you've ever wanted to hear what a gifted sideman sounds like when his own voice leads, this is your chance.

Walker is a Nashville-based mandolin player, multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter. He's known for performing with Billy Strings and for co-writing Gild the Lily on Highway Prayers (2024). That's a serious résumé. But Nighthawk, his debut released in May 2026 on his own label, shows a different side: the artist deciding where the music goes. The album pairs ten original compositions with Chris Henry's West Dakota Rose, and Walker handles vocals, mandolin, mandocello and guitar on the recording. That's a lot of personality in one musician.

The sound is the hook. Nighthawk draws on bluegrass, classic country and alternative Americana, so the roots feel familiar while the songwriting steps out on its own. It's a good fit for anyone who likes acoustic craft, honest storytelling and a little genre-blurring. Late December is also a perfect time to get out of the house and share a night of live music with someone who loves it as much as you do. Be in the room for it. Grab your seats for Jarrod Walker at The Hi-Fi and make December 20 a night to remember.