check out our amazing lineup!
Angela Easterling
Angela Easterling lives with her musical partner, Brandon Turner, and their three young sons on the Greer, SC farm that has been in her family since 1791. A true Americana singer-songwriter, Angela’s voice has been described as a composite of the likes of Loretta Lynn, Emmylou Harris and Nanci Griffith, all of which result in “evocative singing and ability to pull every emotion out of a song’s lyrics.” She applies her lyrical involvement to her songwriting which is extensive, and her many albums are filled with storytelling reflective of her Carolina roots. Along with the talents of her longtime musical collaborator, Brandon, their harmonies are balanced, beautiful, and sometimes haunting.
"Angela Easterling is a bright shining star on the country/folk/alt. music horizon! Her gift is so special. I loved listening to her! Brought me back to the time the Byrds recorded "Sweetheart of the Rodeo" - tradition meets youthful exuberance!"
-- Roger McGuinn, The Byrds
Jon Shain and FJ Ventre
Hailing from Durham, NC, Jon Shain is a veteran singer-songwriter who's been turning heads for years with his words, his fiery acoustic guitar work, and his evolved musical style - combining improvised piedmont blues with bluegrass, swing, and ragtime. Jon has released nine solo albums to date, along with two albums with duo partner FJ Ventre. FJ began playing music with Jon in 1982 when they met in high school and have developed a brotherly connection that continues to this day. In addition to being a sought-after bassist, Ventre spends his time behind the mixing board, producing and engineering at his own studio as well as writing his own songs.
"I've listened to Restless Soul Syndrome a few times now and I am here to report that ... it is excellent! Every bit of it. The songs, the arrangements, the production, the accompanying musicians. Every thing. I knew it was going to be good. But ... wow."
-- Bill Coyle, Hudson Harding Music