The Jayhawks
- Dates: August 1, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
- Presented By: An Appalachian Summer Festival
- Location: Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts
- Address: 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC 28608
- Phone: (828) 262-4046
- Price: Tier 1 $60; Tier 2 $50; Tier 3 $40; App State Students $25
Over the course of four decades and countless memorable live shows, country roots-rock band The Jayhawks have soared to heights few ever achieve while winning the hearts and minds of numerous critics, fans, and peers in the process. Since 2014, The Jayhawks have enjoyed a career resurgence, touring constantly and releasing three memorable albums — including Paging Mr. Proust, a true classic co-produced by Peter Buck (REM) — while collaborating with the likes of Ray Davies and Wesley Stace. In early 2025, the band announced that work had begun on their 12th studio album, slated to come out in 2026, which will be the 40th anniversary of the release of their first album. 2026 has officially been designated as “The Year of the Hawk.”