Shane Smith and the Saints, Kitchen Dwellers, Porter release new music

Friday, March 1, 2024 – Shane Smith and the Saints are out with their fourth studio album, "Norther." The group combines country, folk, and roadhouse rock. The Texas band consists of Smith, who sings, Bennett Brown on fiddle, Dustin Schaefer on electric guitar abd Zach Stover on percussion.

The Kitchen Dwellers present their fourth studio album, "Seven Devils digitially via No Coincidence Records. Produced by Grammy-winning Glenn Brown (Billy Strings, Greensky Bluegrass), the Montana quartet merges bluegrass, folk, and rock on the 12 songs. Inspired by Dante's epic voyage through the Nine Circles of Hell, the album guides the listener through a similar exploration. The band consists of Shawn Swain (mandolin), Torrin Daniels (banjo), Joe Funk (upright bass) and Max Davies (acoustic guitar).

Peytan Porteer is out with a six-song EP, "Grown," entirely co-penned by Porter that is a fusion of country roots, classic rock and bluesy soul. The Dawsonville, Ga. debuted in 2021 with "In My Head."