Description
Hailing from Denver, Colorado, Clay Street Unit mixes the Newgrass spirit of the Rocky Mountains with the country-folk traditions of the Appalachians. The result is a modern, amplified version of American roots music that blurs the borders between genre and geography, driven forward by drums, sharp songwriting, and the chemistry of multiple road warriors who've shared countless hours on stage. Mandolinist Scottie Bolin, bassist Jack Kotarba, banjo player Jack Cline, pedal steel guitarist Brad Larrison, drummer Brendan Lamb, and singer/guitarist/ringleader Sam Walker don't just nod to their influences; they reshape them into something new. With a follow-up to the band's career-launching EP, A Mighty Fine Evening, on the horizon, Clay Street Unit are staking their claim as torchbearers of something both fresh and familiar, nodding to the foundations of American music while sharpening their own progressive edge.
Candi Jenkins
Candi Jenkins, a 30-year-old singer-songwriter from Fayette County, Kentucky, is making her mark in the country music scene. A kin to Conway Twitty, her music emanates an authenticity that reflects the heart of the Bluegrass State.
Recently releasing her debut track, “Cheap Entertainment,” she’s already drawing attention with a flurry of shows at SXSW.
