Beggar Weeds to Perform with Frankenfinger and Hangfire

Jacksonville band known for seeking out quirky Americana roadside attractions to play hometown show.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 11:00pm

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The Beggar Weeds, a Jacksonville, Florida trio, are set to perform a hometown show with the bands Frankenfinger and Hangfire. The Beggar Weeds were known in the late 1980s and early 1990s for driving hours out of their way while on tour to visit bizarre roadside attractions and diners, despite living on a tight budget of $5 per day.

Why it matters

The Beggar Weeds' love of offbeat Americana reflects a broader cultural interest in discovering unique local experiences, even in remote parts of the country. Their upcoming show highlights the enduring appeal of independent music scenes and the ways bands connect with their local communities.

The details

During their touring days, the Beggar Weeds would go out of their way to visit places like the 'Nut Lady' in Old Lyme, Connecticut, finding inspiration in the quirks of American roadside culture. Now based in Jacksonville, the band is set to perform with fellow acts Frankenfinger and Hangfire at a hometown show.

  • The Beggar Weeds were touring in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

The players

Beggar Weeds

A Jacksonville, Florida trio known for seeking out bizarre roadside attractions while on tour in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Alan Cowart

The drummer for the Beggar Weeds.

Frankenfinger

A band performing with the Beggar Weeds at their upcoming hometown show.

Hangfire

A band performing with the Beggar Weeds at their upcoming hometown show.

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What they’re saying

“We were living on five bucks a day, but we would drive for miles in the wrong direction and use up so much gas just to visit the Nut Lady in Old Lyme, Connecticut.”

— Alan Cowart, Drummer, Beggar Weeds (Creative Loafing)

The takeaway

The Beggar Weeds' dedication to seeking out quirky Americana roadside attractions reflects a broader cultural interest in discovering unique local experiences, even in remote parts of the country. Their upcoming hometown show with Frankenfinger and Hangfire highlights the enduring appeal of independent music scenes and the ways bands connect with their local communities.