Hailing from Northern California, Misner & Smith’s music is a combination of soaring vocal harmonies, extremely tight instrumental arrangements, and story-filled, poetic songwriting, adding up to some of the most electrifying music on the scene today. The band’s sound harkens back to the bedrock of American rock & folk, but the diversity of styles and genres are one of the things that set M&S apart. They can shake the walls like a freight train and then quiet the room to a whisper in a single song. With two singers who could easily lead a band independently, Sam and Megan sing with one voice, with music that captures longing and belonging in the same moment.
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A native of California’s Bay Area, Noaa Rienecker grew up around the DIY punk scene and studied jazz at the Berklee College of Music before dropping out for a long period of busking, hitchhiking and international travel. His path eventually landed him in Texas, where he rediscovered country, bluegrass and Americana – and these have been the bedrock of his writing and playing ever since.
With a wry lyrical sensibility and crisp guitar playing, he composes strikingly honest, catchy, and thoughtful songs redolent of Paul Simon, Gillian Welch, Neil Young, Eliot Smith, and the Wood Brothers. As a sideman, Noaa has worked with artists such as country singer/songwriter Margo Cilker, grammy-nominated bassist Michael Manring, Austin psych queen Betty Benedeadly, and Minnesota songwriteres Feeding Leroy. His debut album is set for release in April 2024.
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Both acts will feature special guests Dillon Vado (Drums) and Bruce Kaphan (Guitar & Pedal Steel)
