JACKSHIT
Ninety miles south of Bakersfield is a small town called Cochtotan. It’s no different than any other small town; people worry about their jobs, send their kids to school and occasionally marry their cousins. On the weekends, they want to put their troubles behind them and cut loose with a couple of long necked bottles of amber intoxicant. But Cochtotan's luckier than a lot of cities in that regard, as three of their native sons have been providing the townsfolk with the kind of good rockin’ soundtrack that has them humming long after they’ve left the bar and are being put into protective custody. This powerful trio of string bendin’, skin poundin’ musicians have spent years polishing their chops playing six sets a night at the Tufted Nighthatch Tavern and Bird Sanctuary. And now, finally, they are ready to share their secret with the world. That’s right, folks, the pride of Cochtotan is ready to spread its high test hillybilly gospel from coast to coast. Get ready, America. Get ready for Jackshit.
RANDY WEEKS
Randy Weeks has been described as the “consummate songwriter’s songwriter,” so it’s no surprise that both Lucinda Williams and Robert Plant/Alison Krauss have covered his song “Can’t Let Go”. He describes his music as “swampy, rhythm and bluesy, dark and lighthearted rock 'n' roll forever!”. As part of the 80’s California music scene that included Lucinda Williams, Dwight Yoakam, Jim Lauderdale, Rosie Flores and Buddy Miller, Weeks helped revive country rock and launch the Americana music movement as a member of the legendary Lonesome Strangers. The Strangers became the stronghold of California Americana, recording three influential albums, two of which were produced by Pete Anderson (Dwight Yoakam), which not only earned them a Top 40 Billboard hit, but also thrust them into the heart of the Americana music scene uprising. In the late ’90s, Weeks struck out on his own, eventually recording four highly-celebrated albums. The first, Madeline (Hightone), is still considered among the most timeless albums of our generation. All Music Guide hailed Madeline as “a great album”, while Salon.com called it “maybe the best breakup album since Chris Isaak’s Forever Blue.” After leaving his long-time home base of Southern California, Weeks spent time in Austin, TX before relocating to the Pacific Northwest, where he has been warmly welcomed by a solid base of enthusiastic followers.
CHRISTY McWILSON
Christy McWilson is one of Seattle's secret treasures – hiding in plain sight. She's most known for her work with the Picketts in the 1990's and her two solo albums produced by Dave Alvin in the early 2000's. What many don't know is that she's been quietly playing to a devoted following and steadily releasing material without a label, distributor, or fanfare.
Christy's songwriting and voice are as relevant as they've ever been. Motherhood, mental health, and optimistic resiliency fill her songbook. Sung with her soulful depth and natural country twang, she makes every live show a heartwarming celebration of life.
2026 will see Christy back in the studio, expanding her profound body of work. As Seattle rightfully celebrates a modern Americana scene that has grown up in her shadow, Christy is hitting harder, louder, and more emphatically than ever.
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