CARRIE NATION & THE SPEAKEASY (CNS) is a high-energy sextet from Wichita, KS, USA. The band has been described as “...astagecoach in overdrive” and “dark, psychedelic speedfolk”. Psychedelic soundscapes are punctuated by downright amphetaminic tempos and controlled cacophony. File under: Dark psychedelic speedfolk/ thrashgrass/ experimental acoustic/ folkpunk for people who hate folkpunk.

6’10 is the folk/Americana incarnation of Tobin Bawinkel, frontman for Celtic punk stalwarts Flatfoot 56. In comparison to the hectic sounds of his other outfit, this is a more subtle approach through heartfelt and emotional journeys against the backdrop acoustic instrumentation. Bawinkel is joined by bandmates Josh Robieson (Mandolin, Ukulele/vox) Mike Pettus (Ukulele Bass/vox), Keith Perez (Cajon/vox) and Vanessa Bawinkel (accordion/vox).