Adam Hood with special guest Ashley Monical
The tapestry of southern music in America is rich, vivid and diverse. Adam Hood is an artist who exudes that substantial musical lineage each time he straps on his Telecaster for a show or picks up his pen to write a song. The roots of his Opelika, AL upbringing inform his musicality and guide his soul-stirring lyrics. He paints the characters of his songs with the wisdom that can only be derived by thousands of miles spent behind the steering wheel chasing the next musical adventure from one coast to the next. While initially making waves as a performer of his own songs, it has been other folks singing those songs over the past decade that have added a new layer to Adam Hood’s formidable career. Always a capable and relatable songwriter, Hood has found his way by adeptly crafting songs that created stirring scenes and powerful emotions. An impressive roster of artists have recorded songs from Adam Hood’s pen, including: Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Whiskey Myers, Cody Jinks and Travis Tritt. While Hood’s songwriting profile has continued to shine over the years, his own recorded and touring output has remained a vital part of the broader country music landscape. Hood’s latest album is titled Bad Days Better. An effort that was recorded in the famed Capricorn Studios in Macon, GA with Brent Cobb at the helm and BlackBerry Smoke’s band playing on the 10 track album.
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Ashley Monical is a folk/rock/soul singer-songwriter based in Austin,TX. After a multi-year hiatus, she is back bringing her songs to the stage again. Americana is the genre that best describes her sound. She’s been compared to the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Nicks, and Patty Griffin - just to name a few. Texas roots with a worldly perspective, Ashley has a deep love for humanity which is revealed through her songwriting and heart-bearing, authentic stage presence. With her grounded and raw approach, Ashley’s voice and songs have the ability to pierce into the emotions of those willing to let their guard down a little bit.
You can find her on IG: @ashleymonical
