Songwriter Series: Bryan Thomas Baxter + Jack Romano

Bryan Thomas Baxter's music is the sound of his patience in letting ideas ferment, the love of simplicity, and the beauty in hardship. Like a long and deep conversation over beers and cigarettes, this album came together with the help of many talented friends trying hard to find the note that captures a life well-lived.

The origins of Jack Romano’s sound come from a wide range of American music styles—from folk to ‘50s rock ‘n’ roll, blues, soul, to ‘70s cosmic country.  Known for his expressive baritone voice and live showmanship—either solo or with his backing band The Romanaires—Romano sets himself apart with his eternal songwriting, exploring themes of romantic loss, hard times, and inner resilience.  Often viewed as a Johnny Cash for the 21st century, Jack Romano’s sincere and timeless approach has a growing resonance with young people in search of a new wave of American roots music.