Rooted in the heart of Americana, James Adkins crafts songs that echo the rich traditions of folk, bluegrass, and roots music while speaking with a voice that is distinctly his own. Based in Ohio, James has spent the last two decades honing his sound—equal parts heartfelt storytelling, intricate musicianship, and a deep respect for the American musical tradition.

Whether performing solo or sitting in on guitar, mandolin, or bass with regional bands, James brings an honest and seasoned presence to every stage. His original songs blend thought-provoking lyrics with melodic textures that resonate with fans of John Prine, Gillian Welch, and Jason Isbell.

A seasoned live performer, James has played everywhere from listening rooms to festivals across the Eastern U.S., and he’s always looking for new connections and places to share his music. He’s currently expanding his touring base, including more shows throughout the Southeast.

Tyron Benoit continues to make a name for himself on stage after stage, with a growing list of festival invitations.  He is most certainly known for his bawdy, hard-driving music, frequently punctuated by the distinct Louisiana stamp of dance-floor packing accordion, alongside growling electric guitars and an unstoppable rhythm section…  But he’s also a true singer/songwriter with an array of tender ballads about life, love, and loss.  He served in combat as a United States Marine, is a devoted family man, and writes music from the heart…

 His stage presence alternates between a fiery revival tent preacher – and a soulful troubadour.  His energy is electric and his range is wide, but there is a common thread that weaves through his music that is familiar as a Thanksgiving family meal or a house party.  And the fan base just keeps growing. 

In 2024, Tyron and his band played 15 major festivals:  from the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival to the W.C. Handy Blues Festival to packing out our venue at the Prestigious Telluride Blues and Brews Festival, and a trip across the Atlantic Ocean to close out the Lucerne Blues Festival.  In addition, the band opened for brother Tab’s album release tour and closed out the final three nights of 2024 opening for the great Samantha Fish!

Many fans discovered Nashville-based singer/songwriter, Lauren Mascitti, during her appearance on the 2020 season of American Idol, but Lauren has been performing and writing songs since the age of 7.

By the time she was a teen, she was performing six shows a week in Branson, MO with gospel singer (and original Oak Ridge Boy) Gary McSpadden. After earning a degree in nursing, she moved from her hometown of Louisville, OH to Nashville where she has co-written and/or performed with artists such as Pam Tillis, Matraca Berg, Suzy Bogguss, Mo Pitney, and Bobby Tomberlin.

She performed with Brad Paisley and Shania Twain in a concert honoring her fellow healthcare workers during the pandemic and has performed on the Grand Ole Opry multiple times. This past year, she opened several shows for Lonestar, including their first headlining show at the Ryman Auditorium. Lauren’s most recent album “God Made a Woman” was named to the New York Times and Saving Country Music’s Best of 2020 lists and went to #4 on iTunes in country albums sales. She is currently writing for a new project and continues to tour throughout the country.

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Seasoned seems to be the best way to describe Bernie Nelson.  Both as a writer and a performer. With over 30 million certified sales of songs he has written for some of country music’s biggest artists, he has learned the craft of writing songs that last over time. He credits his close relationship with songwriting icons like Guy Clark, Red Lane, Mac Davis and Wayne Carson to name a few with his ability to remove the filters from his songs. ” Songs are nothing more then everyday conversations put to music”  is one of Nelson’s favorite perspectives on songwriting. Bernie’s songs have been recorded by such artists as Conway Twitty, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Randy Travis, Kenny Chesney, Trace Adkins, Kenny Chesney,  Wynonna, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Chris Ledoux and many others. As a veteran performer he is ever so comfortable while entertaining his audiences.  You feel like you are a part of the evening and equally connected to his rich history by way of his stories that Nelson paints during one of his shows. It is an intimate connection that you feel right away.   Bernie Nelson, songwriter, artists student of life.

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