Artown: Kimmi Bitter & the Westside Twang

Artown Live at Reno Public Market presents Kimmi Bitter & The Westside Twang!

Imagine the sun-soaked charm of Palm Springs circa ‘62 mixed with a dash of California coastal weirdness in a mod-inspired dreamscape. Kimmi Bitter is a paradox that echoes the traditions of classic country, yet feels like it's breaking all the rules at once. A rising force in the underground Americana scene she's mixing the old school with the new cool by capturing the attention of music fans and critics alike.

Kimmi’s debut Old School stormed in at Top 25 on the Americana Album Radio Chart, ruled the Alt-Country Specialty Charts for four weeks straight, and scooped eight nominations (three wins) including an Album of the Year nod alongside Sierra Ferrell and Billy Strings. Her singles “Aquamarine” and “Cowboy Kind of Girl” grabbed back-to-back Song of the Year at the 2024 & 2025 San Diego Music Awards, and she’s already racked up four more nominations (plus two wins) for 2025. Toss in shout-outs from Americanafest, Whiskey Riff’s Top Debut Albums, and Billboard’s Must-Hear New-Country list, and it’s clear: Kimmi’s only just warming up.

Joining her onstage are Reno’s own Westside Twang, the high-energy, honky-tonk-meets-desert-rock crew known for their gritty riffs and dance-floor-ready grooves.

Check out "My Grass Is Blue" official music video here:

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