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Pretend Friend is a nationally touring progressive bluegrass and folk band based in Wichita, Kansas. Focused on creating original music, Pretend Friend melds captivating lyrics and soulful melodies into timeless songs. The blending of traditional familiarity with improvised jams, driving bluegrass, vocal harmonies, and anthemic choruses only begins to encompass the soundscape created by the genre-bending acoustic group. Pretend Friend has opened for acts such as Bela Fleck’s My Bluegrass Heart, Yonder Mountain String Band, Fruition, and Arkansauce, and their high-energy sets have been sought after by festivals such as Walnut Valley Festival, Blue Ox Music Festival, Hillberry Music Festival, Kaw River Roots Fest, McAwesome Fest, Lake Erie Folk Fest, and more.
Rock Bottom String Band is a high-energy group rooted in Texas, known for their rowdy blend of bluegrass, punk, folk, and Americana. They believe deeply in being true to yourself, which is why they’re outspoken about who they are – a band with LGBTQ+ members who stand firmly for bodily autonomy, equality, and against white supremacy and patriarchy. Beyond their powerful live shows, they aim to forge connections between people who might seem different on paper but share a common humanity. With a strong community across Texas and the country, from Alabama to Wisconsin, Rock Bottom String Band uses music as a space to celebrate that we’re more alike than different – and to create moments where everyone feels seen, valued, and ready to dance.
Gus Clark
& The Least of His Problems
For over seven years, Central Texas-based musician Gus Clark has led The Least of His Problems as a standout vocalist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. After years of hitchhiking and busking across the U.S., he returned to woodworking—before realizing his true path was full-time on stage.Sonically, Clark channels golden-era American traditions—1950s–’60s honky‑tonk and classic country—while weaving in Tex‑Mex, Western‑Swing, pre‑war blues, Zydeco, and R&B. His tenor is soulful and richly emotive, delivering a sound that’s both timeless and refreshingly personal. Whether igniting dance-floor barn-burners or shaping tender heartbreak ballads, his performances brim with raw sincerity and unmistakable presence. Over the years, he has shared the stage with Americana heavyweights including Charley Crockett, Pat Green, Jim Lauderdale, Wayne “The Train” Hancock, Rosie Flores, Pokey LaFarge, and Whitney Rose, further solidifying his place in the roots music landscape.
Joe's Truck Stop
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Joe’s Truck Stop is an Americana band led by Cincinnati’s Joe Macheret, blending Bluegrass, Honky Tonk, Western Swing, and Country Blues into original songs inspired by life on the road, love, heartbreak, and colorful characters. With roots in the Ohio River Valley, the band has released three studio albums – Free Showers EP (2014), American Dreams (2018), and Yonderings (2022) – earning praise from multiple publications. They’ve shared stages with artists like Lost Dog Street Band, Town Mountain, and Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, and have played major festivals including Muddy Roots and John Hartford Memorial Festival. Joe himself has worked with artists such as Possessed By Paul James, JD Wilkes, and Tyler Childers, building a loyal following across the U.S. and beyond.