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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. countryakin 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." - Mobile Bay Monthly
"Destined for Alternative Greatness" - Muse's Muse Online Reviews