MoonShroom and The Western Cuts

Under 21 with Guardian
MoonShroom
BY LILY B MOONFLOWER & JAKE KEEGAN
MoonShroom is the star crossed culmination of dreams and songs from two free spirited artists. Liberated expression & genuine songwriting is at the core of this dynamic project.
Lily B Moonflower & Jake Keegan began weaving their sonic tapestry together under the full Harvest Moon in October 2018. Both drawing from performance experience individually -- the two began playing & recording together in their various projects.
Four years later, under the Harvest Moon in California, over looking Mt. Shasta-- Lily and Jake were poised for artistic collaboration. After performing on the festival circuit, touring venues, and experimenting with sound, the two songwriters were graced with the inspiration to create MoonShroom to represent their artistic expressions. The group performs on stages far & wide, as a duo, as well as a full band.
https://moonshroomband.com/
The Western Cuts
Western Cuts formed in 2023, built on a mutual love for the roots of outlaw country and western swing. The five-piece band—Clayton Helms (vocals, guitar), Watchman Whitworth (lead guitar, vocals), Sam Shoemaker (pedal steel), Delia Cashman (bass), and Luke Paulson (drums)—revives the classic country sound from the ’50s through the ’70s, drawing inspiration from legends like Waylon and Willie, Commander Cody, Buck Owens, and Hank Williams.\n\nTheir latest single, “Blues’d Up,” delivers honky-tonk energy, while their upcoming track “Texas” blends heavier 1970s influences with a modern twist. Their six-song EP promises a mix of both sounds. Known for their tight musical chemistry, Western Cuts has been playing venues across Kansas City and small towns, winning over audiences with their electrifying live performances, despite their young age.
https://www.westerncutsband.com/