2 years ago, Hurricane Helene devastated the place I call home, Western North Carolina. This song, Lost Land, I wrote about 6 months after it happened. I was too shocked and heartbroken to formulate any kind of feeling into a song for a while. But what I eventually realized is that I wasn't alone in this. Even more than that, I was a part of a strong community that was taking care of each other. The fictional character in the song's story loses his his home and his life, like many people that did, but his hope and dying wish is that people put aside their petty differences to come together to help each other survive and recover from this tragedy. Western North Carolina rose to the occasion and is still slowly, but surely, rebuilding. The people and the place will never be the same, but we will always be stronger together.
Stephen Evans releases Cover Me Up (Live)
a cover of Cover Me Up
This is the second cover song to be released by Stephen Evans from his set during Coverfest at The Grey Eagle in Asheville, NC. After performing this Jason Isbell gem for years, Stephen has finally released his version that was recorded live. You can purchase at BandCamp or Click this Link to connect to your favorite streaming service.
Stephen Evans releases live cover!
Arms of a woman (Live)
After a wonderful solo set for Coverfest 2026 at The Grey Eagle in Asheville, NC, Stephen realized the combined recordings captured by Andy Eubanks of The Grey Eagle and Joe Hooten of Coverfest were great quality. Given that he decided to release a few to the public. The first one is the incredible song 'Arms of a Woman' by Amos Lee. Hear Stephen's emotive vocals soar during this one. You can purchase at BANDCAMP or CLICK THIS LINK to connect to your preferred streaming service.
Stephen Evans & the True Grits re-release a remixed version of their 5-song EP “Under the Bridge”. After mulling the idea over for a few years, amateur to novice mixing engineer, Stephen Evans started the remixing project during Covid and worked on it off and on until 2026 when he finally deemed the project finished. Satisfied that this version is 1000xs better than the original, he and the band released it on Bandcamp on June 5th, and on all of the streaming services (except Spotify) on June 12th. Stephen and the band hope you check it out and enjoy listening to the music. Here's the LINK!
'Waiting (remixed)' released!
The single 'Waiting (remixed)' Released
The single 'Waiting (remixed)' was first released on Bandcamp on Friday, May 1st then on all the streaming/downloading platforms (except Spotify) on Friday May 8th. This song is from our EP "Under the Bridge" that was released back in 2017. We decided to remix it and re-release it in 2026. Along with 'The Garden (remixed)', 'Cherokee Hills (remixed)', 'Waiting (remixed)' is the latest single. Follow this LINK to stream and/or download.
Cherokee Hills (remixed) is now available on all of your favorite streaming sites (except Spotify). This is the Official Lyric Video which was filmed on the Blue Ridge Parkway south of Asheville, NC.
Cherokee Hills (remixed) available now!
Cherokee hills (remixed) released on bandcamp!
We have released Cherokee Hills (remixed) on Bandcamp today! Though it isn't technically a Bandcamp Friday, the song is now available on Bandcamp, and it is Friday. We are so proud of how good it sounds after the remix and mastering. And look at this wonderful cover art by Lauren Victorie Lafaille! You can check out the song on Bandcamp.