49 Winchester
49 Winchester has steadily built a reputation as one of the most compelling acts in modern country music, rising from their humble beginnings in Castlewood, Virginia, to selling out venues and earning a devoted international following. Formed by childhood friends Isaac Gibson and Chase Chafin, the band has spent years honing a sound rooted in Appalachian storytelling, blending country, rock, and folk influences into something distinctly their own. That relentless work ethic and commitment to authenticity has propelled them from front porch jam sessions to major stages around the world, marking them as a band whose breakthrough has been hard-earned and long overdue.
Their latest album, Change of Plans, represents a defining moment in that journey. Recorded in just eight days with Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb, the record captures the band at a creative peak—seasoned, self-assured, and unafraid to push their sound further than ever before. Balancing grit with refinement, the album reflects both personal growth and artistic evolution, weaving together themes of change, maturity, and perseverance. From high-octane, genre-blurring tracks to deeply introspective songwriting, Change of Plans showcases a band stepping fully into its moment while staying true to the roots that got them there.
“We started this thing from the smallest seed possible… and by staying true to that same mindset, it finally feels like now is our time to come up.” – Isaac Gibson
Corey Kent
Rising singer/songwriter Corey Kent has been writing and performing for nearly 2 decades. His tenacity, entrepreneurial mindset and drive matched with his vocal prowess and raw, relatable lyrics have helped Kent rise among the many.
Self-described as an “old soul,” Kent finds himself musically at the intersection of rock infused country, heartland values and red dirt grit. His Texas hustle has poised him as Nashville’s next star power.
Having developed his live show for over 15 years, the entertainer has shared stages with acts such as Parker McCollum, Cody Johnson and Eli Young Band. Drawing inspiration from The Eagles, Keith Richards, Turnpike Troubadors and more, Kent’s undeniable stage presence and bandana-wearing Rock ‘N’ Roll spirit comes to life on the stage.
The Oklahoma native now resides in Dallas where he and his wife raise their three kids.
Gannon Fremin & CCREV
Gannon Fremin & CCREV’s tunes are heavy, with a sonic heft to match the outsize emotions at play. The Oklahoma four-piece deals with the tough stuff of existence by churning out big blasts of hard rock dusted with the red dirt roots music of their home state and — ironically — it’s that catharsis that makes their shows such a helluva good time. While Fremin howls in his twangy growl about crushing breakups, toxic cycles, and more unhealthy coping mechanisms than you could shake a Fender Jazzmaster at, the band delivers meaty post-grunge riffs, and the crowd, fully immersed in the wall of sound, rises to meet their energy. They can work an audience into a frenzy anywhere, but it’s at home that people show up ready to party. Because after nearly a decade playing out around the Sooner state, a CCREV show feels like a family reunion.
Part of the reason for that, despite the rocky territory their songs traverse, is the camaraderie bred into the group’s bones. CCREV is a brotherhood. Fremin handles rhythm guitar on top of vocals, while the group is rounded out by Tyler McCartney’s driving drums, Wade Cartwright’s thundering bass, and Travis Julian’s blistering lead guitar. Fremin, McCartney, and Cartwright have all known each other since they were little kids growing up in Walters, Oklahoma (motto: “Small town; big heart”). Julian linked up with them in their teens when the band was formed.
They’ve since released numerous singles, the perfectly titled Okie Thump EP, and the locally recorded Live from Grady’s 66 Pub, featuring “Too F***ed Up to Drive,” where Fremin sings: “Well, the small-town blues takin’ its toll, feel like it’s getting me down / Five or six people show up to our show, the same old folks hang around.” But they’ve spent big portions of their years on the open road, playing festivals like the legendary Calf Fry in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and making memories — like three nights of sleeping in a van on the beach in Corpus Christi, Texas.
He came up with a lot of classic country, which turned into a teenage obsession with Oklahoma’s famed red dirt music — acts like Cross Canadian Ragweed, the Mike McClure Band, and the Great Divide. Red dirt’s bent toward a grittier, more expansive, rock-edged roots sound has profoundly influenced CCREV. Fremin and the rest of the band have always been drawn to what Fremin describes as, “The life they’re singing about, the sound of the guitars, and the closeness of it — the way that everybody comes together and helps each other.”
CCREV’s own songs find their way into the harder and heavier side of red dirt, drawing influence from classic metal, southern rock, and punk. Grunge’s iconic loud-quiet-loud ethos permeates the vicious “Hello, Hate to See You,” turning on a dime between aquatic verse guitar lines and chunky chorus power chords as Fremin sings about a heartbreaker who just keeps popping up everywhere he is. On “With or Without Me,” he laments the end of a bad relationship over distortion tailor-made for shaking arenas. And “Signed, Your Clown” knocks listeners over the head with a big, red, rubber mallet full of the woozy, high-energy licks of classic pop-punk.
Working with Oklahoma’s wealth of top-tier songwriters, not to mention producer Taylor Kimball (Koe Wetzel, Treaty Oak Revival, Read Southall Band), has also inspired CCREV to advance their craft. “There’re a lot of good songwriters in Oklahoma, and it's almost intimidating to go sit down and write with them,” Fremin says. “But I think it brings out the best in you, once you start taking your songs to these rooms. You want to make sure you make something out of yourself.”
Now solidly stationed in the red dirt scene and with almost a decade of shows under their belts — including opening for Parker McCollum, Saving Abel, and Mike & The Moonpies — Gannon Fremin & CCREV have made something out of themselves, but they’re still pushing forward. They’re currently working on a debut LP, an entire set of those same sorts of songs that fueled their reputation for raucous live shows. For their growing family of “same old folks” and new fans alike, it’ll be one more reason — and we all could use one — for some rowdy celebration.
Eddie and the Getaway
ABOUT EDDIE AND THE GETAWAY: No matter the genre, rules or expectations, Eddie And The Getaway is here to bend and break them all. At just 25-years-old, Eddie has built a passionate fanbase through emotionally raw Country lyricism fused with the high-octane guitars and rebellious spirit of early 2000s Rock. But his musical journey began early on, when a drum set gifted to him at age five sparked a passion. As a teenager, the Phoenix, Arizona-raised musician formed his first band and won a local competition, earning an opportunity to open for Alice Cooper. Rooted in his enduring values of relentless hard work, unwavering passion and humble faith, Eddie has since crafted a sound that’s as grounded as it is high voltage. With viral breakout tracks like “Love Myself,” “superNOVOCAINE,” “Cobain” and latest hit “Sleep Alone,” Eddie has independently built a devoted fanbase of 1.4M+ across social media and racked up 83M+ streams to date. As a true musical triple threat – songwriter, producer, and genre-blending artist – he brings real emotional depth to his work, exploring the weight of mental health, personal struggles and the quiet strength he finds in faith. Eddie’s forthcoming Tumbleweeds & Nicotine EP (out 9/19) serves as both an escape and a mirror, offering fans a glimpse of where he’s heading without losing sight of where he’s been. Featuring fan favorites like “Ain’t Yours Tonight,” “Shot for Shot” and new single “Broken Man,” Eddie co-penned all seven tracks on the collection and enlisted esteemed songwriters such as Ruston Kelly, Lindsay Rimes, The Warren Brothers, Jon Nite and more, to join him in the writers room.Beyond his own music, the multifaceted talent has written and produced for a range of artists including Jay Webb, Pecos & The Rooftops, LECADE, Sterling Elza and Lakeview – all while building his own artistry on the road. Known for his no-holds-barred, adrenaline-charged live performances, Eddie is currently serving as direct support on Dorothy’s THE REDEMPTION TOUR before embarking on his headline run on THE TUMBLEWEEDS AND NICOTINE TOUR, kicking off with a homecoming show on October 3 in Scottsdale. With momentum building and boundaries fading, Eddie is an artist you’ll want to keep up with – if you can. For a full list of tour dates and more, visit EddieAndTheGetaway.com.
