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Album coming in 2026

Swamp Rock
Delta, but heavy. Our Album will be coming out in 2024!

We have a new single dropping on March 31 called "Who's Keepin' Score" and will be available on all streaming platforms. Kimberly and Mason are a married, touring duo act born in Louisiana and based out of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Their song "Best Views" was selected as the winner of the 2nd Annual Henry Glover Songwriting Competition, judged by celebrity Tony Stampley. Kimberly displays bluesy voca

ls and plays keys. Mason is a dynamic guitarist with 16 years of experience inspired by artists like Joe Satriani, Tom Scholz, and David Gilmore. This set can be low-key, soft music, or an upbeat, piano-bar style show. We are open to requests before and during this show. We do songs by Bill Withers, Lorde, Cage The Elephant, and The Revivalists. Available for small venues, weddings, and events. Our full band brings a show like no other based right out of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Kimberly, born and raised in Louisiana, brings gritty female vocals ranging from delta blues to Rock n' Roll. Mason has a versatile style on guitar, on top of his perfected tone. Our youngest member at 17 years old is Preston on the drums, going from rock with impressive fills to softer fusion styles. We play songs from Janis Joplin, Miley Cyrus, The Black Keys, Amy Winehouse, The Revivalists, Tom Petty and more.

06/12/2026

Byrd Cookie Company is our first feature for in the beautiful Greater Savannah Area! We loved getting to explore the flagship store and try ALL the cookies between the cute cookie bar with the best flavors and the new Kermit's Key Lime Shop. This place is over 100 years old and just full of love from each generation that pours into it.

As much as we love the cookies, we loved the history wall. It was like being at your grandparents house and seeing all the family pictures from generations past, displayed with such pride. There are so many options, you are sure to find something you love. Mini pies, chocolate covered s'mores, candies, cookies, wine, gifts.

If you aren't big on sweets - that's fine, they have savory flavors just for you. Cheddar, Everything Cheddar, Jalapeno Cheddar and they are all just delicious. They have assorted tins if you can't decide what kind you want to choose, and who doesn't love a good, adorable tin?

There is a bin toward the front with various gift bags you can choose to get a selection of different items and if you buy one for your soldier overseas, Byrd's will match it. We love a good local business that makes a point to .

Stop by and check them out. We had so much fun and plan to go back for more treats. They have locations all throughout Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee but they ship nationwide! Don't miss this sweet spot.

Big thanks to Mason OBannon for our background song this week that he named "Southern Chug." That man can watch a video I create and come up with a tune to fit right on the spot.

Buy Local Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce Savannah Downtown Business Association

06/11/2026

Mason came up with a little something for a ✨️new✨ thing️ we are starting tomorrow. 😊
Can't wait to share 🙌🏼

Mason OBannon had a great time connecting with some fellow business folks and learning about our new town at Richmond Hi...
06/11/2026

Mason OBannon had a great time connecting with some fellow business folks and learning about our new town at Richmond Hill, Georgia, Historical Society & Museum for this month's Buy Local Bryan event. This place is so rich in history and we are excited to meet more locals!
Thanks so much for the gift cards to Three Lemons Cafe- can't wait to try it out soon.
Buy Local
Royal Restrooms of Savannah

✨Model Call✨We are building our portfolio to our new local area - Downtown Savannah and Tybee Island, Georgia. We' d lov...
06/01/2026

✨Model Call✨
We are building our portfolio to our new local area - Downtown Savannah and Tybee Island, Georgia. We' d love to work with you! Message for details. 📧

04/11/2026

RIP Wayne. 😔 I always cherished getting to play with him, he was amazing. The world lost a good one. 🙏🏼♥️

03/06/2026

don't quit, babe. that's what they want. ❤️

*these are live, recorded phone calls that I received in 2022.

Being an artist is not always pretty or fun or nice. There's not always support.

In 2021, I had just gotten out of a toxic relationship and began making music to try and heal. I was having hormone & stress issues, my face broke out all the time (hence the crater face comment). I was sad, overwhelmed, and still striving to be the best mom I could. I was not okay for a little bit.

These were the types of things I would receive from one of the local musicians who did everything she could to get me to quit and tear me down. In over a year of this harassment, I never ONCE responded and she just wouldn't stop. She had her friends join in. It was miserable. I thank God, my husband, my true friends, and my kids who supported me through it, especially when I wanted to give up.

My motivation never changed. The more she attacked, the more shows I booked, the kinder I was to people I loved and complete strangers.

In 2022, I won the Henry Glover Songwriting Competition, judged by Tony Stampley (who wrote more songs for Hank Williams Jr. than any other writer).

By 2024, I was one of the 25 artists in Arkansas awarded the $10,000 Catalyze Grant from -America Arts Alliance to further my career in music. That moment solidified in my mind that I was an artist and just maybe, I didn't suck.
Maybe my dreams weren't impossible. And I knew not only did I want to pursue it, but I wanted to encourage others along the way.

In 2026, we are recording our first full length album, with 4 years of our hearts poured into it.

I tried to channel my inner Katt Williams "If you got 14 haters right now, your goal should be to get to 16 by this summer." And let me tell you, that s**t is much easier said than done because people are mean. Whether you are good, bad, just starting something new, indifferent. Someone will find some way to make a stab. Especially over the internet.

The point is - if you love something, don't quit.
Do not be affected by people who's opinion holds no value.
Keep creating.

First show ever in Kansas! 🎶
01/18/2026

First show ever in Kansas! 🎶

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