"In the House" at the Grinder House is broadcast live on WFMC Jams every Friday from 6-8pm central.
WestWend is an Americana/country duo comprised of Jonathan Maness (guitar, vocals) and Wendy Crowe (vocals). Established in 2011 in Knoxville, Tennessee, they perform and record new traditional country music. With Jonathan’s roots in bluegrass and Wendy’s roots stemming from the Delta blues, classic country, and Motown, they have come together to create a sound all their own.
WestWend’s latest CD, “Linger For A While”, takes bluegrass standards and makes them new again, while their originals capture their audience with a traditional flavor. Wendy’s voice has been best compared to Alison Krauss, while Jonathan’s rich baritone and agile flatpicking are well known to audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. WestWend has performed at some of the biggest festivals in the United States and Europe including: the Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion, the National Cornbread Festival, the St. Augustine Seafood festival, the Pensacola Great Gulf Festival and more. They also performed a 14 day tour in 5 european countries, including the Spring Bluegrass Festival in Switzerland. They have also opened for Rhonda Vincent, Guy Clark, and Tyler Hilton.
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9/10/2021 - 6pm - "In the House" at The Grinder House - Larry Scroggs and Sardis Creek
"In the House" at the Grinder House is broadcast live on WFMC Jams every Friday from 6-8pm central.
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9/03/2021 - 6pm - "In the House" at The Grinder House - Ava Rowland
"In the House" at the Grinder House is broadcast live on WFMC Jams every Friday from 6-8pm central.
And for good reason.
The 22-year-old with the fresh sound and addicting spirit likes to say she was born to play music. Her grandfather plays the guitar, her parents once served as worship leaders and everyone around her sings…. everyone. In fact, as a little girl, Ava would sing so much that her mom often found herself politely asking her talented daughter to stop, for even just a moment, so they could sit down at the table and at least enjoy a dinner together in peace.
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He received the Horizon Entertainer of the Year award for 2013 from the NACMAI North American Country Music Association International
He was the opening act for Bill Haley’s Comets twice
He sang with great artists such as country music legends Johnny Moore, Ronnie McDowell, Dan Seals, Lynn Anderson, Wade Jackson and others
He performed on Nashville Cowboy Church with Joann Cash, Glenn Douglas Tubb, and Alex Harvey
He participated in a televised talent show in 1994 on the Keystone Inspirational Network called Nashville Star Seek
He appeared on the Chico and B Man TV show on Ben Lomand Cable Network
Jason recently performed at The Commodore Lounge in Nashville on July 25th, Camden Farmers Day parade in Camden, Michigan on August 10th and most recent at the Brew in Manchester, Tennessee on August 31st.
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"In the House" at the Grinder House is broadcast live on WFMC Jams every Friday from 6-8pm central.
8/20/2021 - 6pm - "In the House" at The Grinder House - Noah Kesselman
Noah Kesselman is a Nashville based Blues, Rock, Soul, and Country guitarist and singer songwriter. His smooth but grainy voice compliments his aggressive approach to the guitar. Born and raised in Connecticut and attended the Berklee College of Music. His inspirations include Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix, and Keith urban. Noah’s debut album, “Come My Way” will be released on August 21st 2021.
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"In the House" at the Grinder House is broadcast live on WFMC Jams every Friday from 6-8pm central.
Rick’s signature personality shines in interviews with Atl. & Co., Full Throttle Magazine, Rising Star Magazine, and many local radio shows and newspapers. That personality translates effortlessly to the stage. Rick likes to engage with the audiences at his shows, coming off stage and performing amongst the crowd he demonstrates his desire to be close to his fans. He makes himself available before, after and even during shows for a quick chat and a friendly handshake. Rick has had steady success in the industry, beginning in 2008 with the debut of his single ‘Me and You’, a deeply personal song that gave him his first radio airplay. He followed the success of this track with a string of impressive single releases including ‘I’m Your Man’, ‘Never Started Drinking’ and ‘This Ole Road’. Recent releases show no sign of him slowing down either. The accompanying music video for his 2019 single ‘Wonderin’ What I’m Doin’ Wrong’ quickly hit 100k views on YouTube and his newest single ‘Quicksilver’ is positioned to do equally as well. Things keep moving quick for Rick and he couldn’t be happier to have the support of the best group of fans and family a man could ask for. Don’t miss a chance to catch him live, you sure won’t be disappointed.
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For country duo Austin’s Rose, it was never about the ‘what’ and ‘where’. It was about the ‘how’ and ‘when’. Tim Gore and Taylor Cornilles both knew they would come to Nashville to become country music artists. But they never could have envisioned that meeting each other would forge the path to all their hopes and dreams.
Tim Gore has had music in his life for as long as he can remember. His mother was an early influence, playing guitar and singing country songs to him as a child. At the age of nine, Tim picked up the guitar and has never put it down.
Although athletics played a key role during his high school years, he never lost his desire to make and play country music. Looking back on the first two concerts of his life, Tim can still recall the impact it had on him. “The first one I attended was a Waylon show. The next one was Travis Tritt. My mind was made up. This is what I was meant to do.”
As a promise to his parents, Gore did go to college. While at the University of Kentucky, Tim continued to focus on music. He played at the Austin City Saloon, the same club that brought stars to country music like John Michael Montgomery and Montgomery Gentry. His next step would be Nashville.
Like Tim Gore, Taylor Cornilles always had music in her life. She grew up on a horse ranch in Wolf Creek, Oregon. Her mom was a traditional country singer and her father played guitar at church and in his band. Because her goal was always going to Nashville, she began preparing at a very young age. At the age of six, Taylor learned how to play the piano. At the age of nine, it was guitar. Fiddle came the next year and she took on mandolin at the age of 14.
At the age of 11, Taylor and her family put together a band and they spent the next few years playing fairs and community events. One year later, she sang an open mic event at the Bluebird Café in Nashville. “Playing the Bluebird should have been a satisfying ‘bucket list’ kind of thing for me,” recalled Taylor, “but instead it created a hunger that wouldn’t go away.” The day she graduated from high school, Taylor Cornilles moved to Nashville to become a star.
In 2014, after five years of playing on the Nashville club circuit on lower Broadway, Tim was about to give up his dream when he met Taylor. They began collaborating and found in each other what was missing musically. “Taylor’s early traditional female influences (Patty Loveless, Allison Krauss, Lee Ann Womack) combined with mine (Waylon, Tritt, Montgomery Gentry) play a key part in our sound,” explained Gore, “but it’s really our vocal blend in our harmonies that define us.”
Austin’s Rose spent the next three years doing several hundred shows and honing their unique sound. But it wasn’t until 2018, when they met and began working with producer Paul Worley (Dixie Chicks, Lady Antebellum), that the musical vision came into focus. “They are both great singers in their own right,” explained Worley, “but when you put those voices together, they become something special.” When asked to explain the Austin’s Rose sound, Taylor Cornilles described it best. We take our traditional instrumentation and harmonies and balance them with a more contemporary mix. It’s the blend that makes us unique.”
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"In the House" at the Grinder House is broadcast live on WFMC Jams every Friday from 6-8pm central.
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"In the House" at the Grinder House is broadcast live on WFMC Jams every Friday from 6-8pm central.
Brad Puckett worked with Kim and Amanda and producer Buddy Hyatt to co-write Brad’s award-winning first album entitled “Brad Puckett” released in 2013 on Phoenix Records. Brad won several awards for this project such as Nashville Independent Artist of The Year in 2014. This record included a top 100 Billboard charted single “At Least I’m Feeling Again” and a video that has been shown on CMT, GAC, and Zuus Country to name a few of the stations.
Brad went back to the studio working with producer Buddy Hyatt and has released his second national album entitled “Right Here Right Now” his first single “Kiss Me In The Rain” has already charted on the Music Row Charts and is climbing up the Billboard Charts as well. Brad’s songwriting skills has lead to cuts by such organizations as NASCAR. In 2015 Brad is now working with O’Reilly Auto Parts and will be making appearances and NASCAR tracks around the country.
Brad has opened for some of the best acts in the country music genre such as, Garth Brooks, Dustin Lynch, Confederate Railroad, Joe Diffie, to name a few.
Brad Puckett is a rising star in the country music world with a live show that is best described as rock and roll show with a country feel to it. Brad keeps the crowd going from the first note till the last. He has sold out over 50 venues in the last two years and his popularity continues to grow. What does Brad say about all of this success, ” I feel that it is an honor to get to do what I do, I look at each step as a journey and each show as a chance to bring joy to people in some way no matter how big or small because that is what the gift of music is all about.”
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"In the House" at the Grinder House is broadcast live on WFMC Jams every Friday from 6-8pm central.
"In the House" at the Grinder House is broadcast live on WFMC Jams every Friday from 6-8pm central.