ON TOUR

A Roots Music Journey Through America

Americana is American roots music based on the traditions of country. While the musical model can be traced back to the Elvis Presley marriage of hillbilly and R&B that birthed rock n' roll. Americana as a radio format developed during the 1990's as a reaction to the highly polished sound that defined the mainstream music of that decade by also including influences ranging from folk to bluegrass to blues and beyond.

Americana Music Association

"It includes alternative country, roots and certain types of folk and rock artists - but the commonality is in the substance found in the music and the focus on songwriting and instrumentation. Americana music is offerering a shot of much needed vitality that links the past with the future."

Nick Purdy, Publisher - Paste Magazine

AMERICANA "On Tour" is a show that originated in Boise, Idaho. It is a combination band and stage production featuring four (4) musician- singer - songwriter - entertainers... all of whom have their own careers in the music industry & who were united by Gruntwerks Productions -  President /Producer Don Tunnell, and Gruntwerks - CEO Jim Teeter.

Each of the four (4) featured artists, Jimmy Bivens, Tracy Underwood, Kevin Sam, and Kayleigh Jack perform a segment of the show.  These mini-sets are linked together within the show by musical transitions which feature the entire cast . The featured artists remain on stage to support their counterparts throughout the show. An All-Star rhythm section features Brian Palmer on Guitar and Fiddle, Troy Nickell on Drums, Jason Graesa on Bass, and Jef Torp on Keyboards and Guitar.