JT Trawick (JAY-TEE TRAY-WHICK)

Engineer turned pot pro picks up guitar and reimagines his Americana dream.

His songs have been compared to the likes of Townes, Blaze & Prine, and, much like them, his music is rooted in the heart & soul of American folk. A fourth generation Ozark musician, JT cut his chops in a rich, self-taught family tradition of fiddling, guitar backup and harmony singing.

Today, JT is primed to release his first primarily original album, Ozark Original. These 8 songs were recorded solo in his home, the same place they were composed. Intentionally raw, these recordings are meant to focus on the song and nothing else. Much like his Ozark music heroes, the album features multiple instruments and simplified arrangements and recording quality. Some of these songs may be recorded with a full band at some point, but the idea here is a token of history in a modern world. A throwback, if you will, to the days of early folklorists heading into the hills with primitive recording devices to capture the songs of the people, oftentimes in the very homes they spent their entire lives. And just like those early recordings, you will hear multiple instruments, fiddle, mandolin and even an old family song, frolicking across the home into your ears, in true Ozark fashion. Authentic Ozark originality.