Carson McHone, a songwriter from Austin, Texas, “writes songs like her life depends on it” (Ray Wylie Hubbard), bringing an intelligence to alt-country that is both immediate and lyrical.  She released her debut self titled EP in 2013 and toured nationally and internationally in its support.  Her vocals are featured on Shinyribs’ newest album (Okra Candy, 2015), on Ray Wylie Hubbard’s 2015 song “Chick Singer Badass Rockin”, as well as a duet on Mike and The Moonpies 2015 release ‘Mockingbird. In 2014 McHone was selected as one of six songwriters to represent the city of Austin in “Project ATX6”.  The group played showcases in Toronto, Canada at NXNE (North By Northeast Festival) and toured Northern Germany, culminating in a sold out showcase at the Reeperbahn Festival in Hamburg. She has shared the stage with Ryan Bingham, Lydia Loveless, Charlie Mars, David Ramirez, Jerry Jeff Walker, Shaky Graves, Gary Clark Jr., among others. McHone has been working on a new album in Nashville with producer Mike McCarthy (Spoon, Heartless Bastards, Patty Griffin) and performed this year at the 2017 Austin City Limits Music Festival and the 2017 Americana Music Festival.

When Jeremy Pinnell released OH/KY in 2014, his debut immediately differentiated itself as an authentic and unflinching missive from his river town where the Midwest meets the South. Jeremy’s songs are startlingly candid stories of bruised folks looking for a little grace. His 2017 album, Ties of Blood and Affection finds Pinnell taking comfort in family, faith, and responsibility, as the singer achieves the redemption only hinted at in his previous batch of haunted songs. His third album, 2021’s Goodbye LA, expands Pinnell’s homegrown sound with timeless country elements: pedal steel, Telecaster twang, and gospel organ wrap themselves around JP’s oaken identity, the devastating centerpiece of his work. Careworn but hopeful, Jeremy’s voice can touch on wry, jubilant, and debauched— often in a single line. In support of Goodbye LA, Kentucky’s wandering son found himself in all sorts of rooms. In 2023, he won Ameripolitan’s Honky Tonk Male Award in Memphis and signed with Space Colonel Management. In that same year, he released the Live AF EP and videos and was chosen to headline an electrifying showcase for esteemed label Western AF. In 2024, Jeremy signed with Warner Chappell Music Publishing and has continued to tour the country. Over three albums and a clutch of EPs, JP has solidified his role as a master songwriter of depth and clarity. At his best, Pinnell chronicles the joy and sorrow of being human, which is the best that anyone could do. "Kentuckian Jeremy Pinnell hits all the country-tune sweet spots. His voice is strong and a little mournful -- you can feel his ache seep through the speakers as you listen -- and the rhythm section shuffles along gently. Weepy pedal steel licks feel just right as Pinnell sings a regretful refrain of ‘I did it again,’ a familiar sentiment for any of us who've ever done a little backsliding.” - THE BLUEGRASS SITUATION