Stuart McNair - Vocals, Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Accordion, Trumpet, Piano and Organs, Harmonicas, Washboard Susan Nuckols - Fiddle Jason Bailey - Mandolin Eric Onimus - Bass Leif Bondarenko - Drums
Influences
Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Neil Young, the Band, George Harrison, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Townes Van Zant, John Hartford, John Prine, Steve Earle, Peter Rowan, Donna the Buffalo, Jim Lauderdale, Bob Marley, Grateful Dead, Guy Clark, Loretta Lynn, Tom Waits, Michael Franti & Spearhead
Stuart McNair, both solo and with his band, plays true Americana music. He combines Country, Bluegrass, Zydeco, Reggae, and Folk to create an infectious groove and a positive vibe. Stuart showcases his unique original material as well as a vast catalog of songs to bring a smile (favorite artists to cover: Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Sr., Paul Simon, Dylan, Bob Marley). Stuart is a multi-instrumentalist, playing acoustic and electric guitars, accordion, trumpet, harmonicas, and more. The full five-piece band includes fiddle, mandolin, keys, bass, and drums. Both solo and with his bandmates, Stuart McNair delivers a wide variety of music and a lot of fun.
McNair touches on elements of life, love, faith, and our communion with nature. In simple, straight-forward fashion, McNair has created an album that should establish him as one of the best young talents in folk music, bar none.
-Wildy'sWorld.com
"Building a Fire is a much-needed reemergence of heartfelt, quality Southern music. It's an impressive combination of folk, bluegrass, and alt. country....akin to the likes of Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan, with a hint of Simon and Garfunkel."
- Datelinealabama.com
"He could be on the airwaves in an instant. Or with the right support, he could be the next alt-country darling, alongside Ryan Adams and Wilco"
- City Magazine, Tuscaloosa, AL
"Cosmic thoughts and unforgettable, beautiful songs...a bit like Johnny Cash singing the Upanishads."
Hey! Thanksgiving was super great! Hope yours was as well! Sorry I missed you guys...was in Fort Payne for the holiday. Catch you soon! Any plans for NYE?
Thank You so much for coming north to join us at the Jackpine. People really loved your music, and we heard many many positive remarks. We had such a great time and are so happy that you are a friend of ours. I have a ton of great photos and the recordings turned out excellent as well so as soon as i can get to it, i will pass them on to you. cant wait to see youu again down south and thank youu again for all the travel time and tunes...WE LOVE YOU!!!!
Can't hardly wait to see ya at the Jackpine! When my fam found out you are going to be there, Mars said "sweet!" and Tiata broke out into excited applause!
I'm going to Nashville in July to do some recording. Maybe I'll stop into Birmingham on the way there or on the way home and see ya play. Be good. Love ya!
It was a great pleasure jamming with you in Slopryland! We love our tote bags too - so stylish. I have some great pics of you i need to get up as well...soon. you are the best Stuart! Miss you already!
Hey,Stuart!I'm hopin' to see you at Springfest.Let's see... a little less than a month?By the way,your music stops road rage-I challenge anybody to try and give "the finger" while they're listening to your C.D.
i got on itunes and bought some of your music, couldn't manage to get to one of your shows recently. you know i bought "hearts don't lie"....FINALLY. absolute favorite. love it. take care, stuart!
