Just two lovebirds singing without reverb. The War and Treaty, a married duo comprised of Michael and Tanya Trotter, whose songs such as “All I Wanna Do” and “Healing Tide” convey an ecstatic, empowering sense of partnership that serves as the duo’s creative engine and core message.
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Leon Bridges
Leon Bridges
Leon Bridges (born Todd Michael Bridges on July 13, 1989) is an American gospel and soul singer, songwriter and record producer from Fort Worth, Texas.
Bridges began performing in and around Fort Worth, Texas and stirred up music industry interest with analog recordings, produced by Justin Block and Austin Jenkins, which were uploaded to his SoundCloud page. Signed to major-label Columbia, his first singles – including a rich ballad written about his mother – appeared in February 2015 with a sound that evoked mid-to-late ’60s soul. The following month, Bridges caught more attention with performances at SXSW, roughly 200 miles south of his home base. His debut album, Coming Home, was released in June 2015.
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Paul Thorn
Paul Thorn
Paul Thorn is a singular figure in American music, blending the grit of a former professional boxer with the soul of a Mississippi songwriter. Born in Tupelo and raised as the son of a Pentecostal preacher, Thorn’s upbringing in the church—and later, his time spent in his uncle’s pimp-turned-prodigal-son circle—provided him with a rich tapestry of characters and moral complexities that define his work. His music is a unique fusion of Americana, blues, rock, and gospel, often delivered with a sharp, self-deprecating wit.Before finding success in the music industry, Thorn made headlines in the ring, most notably for his 1988 televised bout against world champion Roberto Durán. Though he didn’t win, that same tenacity carried over to his songwriting. He is celebrated for his storytelling, capturing the struggles and small victories of everyday people in songs like “800 Pound Jesus” and “I Don’t Like Half the Folks I Love.” His career is a testament to authenticity, reflecting a man who has lived through sin and salvation alike, consistently offering a “softer touch” to life’s rougher patches.
See many great videos linked on his website.
For “relationship smiles,” watch these favorites: “Just Stay Married” and “Temporarily Forever.”
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John Prine
Read Obit from Rolling Stone Magazine
John Prine
was an American country folk singer-songwriter. He has been active as a composer, recording artist, and live performer since the early 1970s, and is known for an often humorous style of country music that has elements of protest and social commentary. His legacy is being noted in every corner of the globe. Evidenced by the hundreds of recording on Facebook and Youtube by musicians covering his songs almost daily since his passing from Covid-19 in April 2020.
Check out long time lead guitarist Jason Wilber
Check out John’s son, Tommy Prine, carrying on the legacy.
