Centered around the vein of old-school country with a cosmic west coast twist, Kimmi Bitter and the Westside Twang are here to transport you on a retro journey into the year 1962 through their nostalgic original songs. “A disciple of previous decades of music, Bitter’s style fuses traditional country and Americana vibes that hearken to eras gone by,” says Maddie Fry of Nashville’s music publication Music Mecca.

In the recent year, collaboration with Los Angeles producer Michael Gurley (Dada, Kiefer Sutherland band) on singles “My Grass is Blue” and “I Dream of You” are harmony-stricken ballads that have grown comparisons reminiscence of a time when Patsy Cline with the Jordanaires would overtake radio airwaves. "Immediately riveting classic country fans and stimulating chill bumps from the eerie similarities to Patsy Cline, 'My Grass Is Blue' is solid country gold,” says Saving Country Music who nominated the song for 2022 Single of the Year alongside fellow nominees Charley Crockett, Sierra Ferrell, and Zach Bryan. She also found recognition in her hometown being nominated for Best Country/Americana Artist and “My Grass is Blue” was nominated for Song of the Year by San Diego Music Awards 2023.

With a debut full-length album on the rise, you can expect yet a new flare of throwback songs and hefty tour repertoire to follow. Gravitating towards the genres she loves the most and all things 1960s, is a singer-songwriter’s collection of work heavily committed to the vibe of traditional country, reverbed out western riffs, old-fashioned rock-n-roll, and hints of California psychedelia.

Marc Ford ranks as one of the world’s preeminent guitarists. His songcraft commands the utmostrespect. Ford is no one trick pony. Keyboardist Johnny Neel once said: “Marc Ford’s an actualgenius. He has the best guitar sound I’ve ever heard.” Ford’scareer began in Los Angeles during the1980s. His group, Burning Tree, captured the essence of his guitar virtuosity and songwriting.He joined the Black Crowes in late 1991. Ford toured and recorded on three of the Crowes’ finestalbums--The SouthernHarmony and Musical Companion, Amorica, and Three Snakes and OneCharm. Ford’s tenure in the Crowes found the group operating at a zenith. He rejoined the Crowes in2005-2006 when they toured and released The Lost Crowes--two albums the band never releasedwhen he was a member.Marc has since made 7 solo albums and toured extensively as a solo artist. Among his other touringexperience includes playing with Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals in 2003,with legendary R&Bartist Booker T Jones and his bandin 2009, and more recently with the Magpie Salute. His recentstudio album,"The Vulture" was recorded on analog tape at mastermind John Vanderslide’s TinyTelephone Studios located in the mission district of San Francisco. The Vulture emits Ford’s greateststrengths: soulful musicianship, memorable songs and an emotive groove. Ford explained the ethosof these new compositions: “If Holy Ghost was Sunday morning, then The Vulture is Saturdaynight...”Over the years,he’s created his own stellar sound that meets all the rigid standards of excellence...now, it’s harvest time for Marc Ford.