Western Carolina Records

06/05/2026

The new remixed version of the Stephen Evans & the True Grits EP, "Under the Bridge" is now available on Bandcamp. This EP was initially released back in 2017, but it was a "Rush Job", and we never really have been happy with it since. So I decided to remix the whole thing and re-release this exponentially better version of it to replace the old one. We appreciate your support and hope that y'all enjoy this. I know we do. Link is 👇

All songs written by Stephen Evans except for 'A Rose for Emily' which was written by Jeff Holmes of The Floating Men
Produced, recorded and remixed by Stephen Evans

Stephen Evans - lead vocals, backing vocals and rhythm acoustic guitar.
Brian Shoemaker - bass, and lead electric guitar on 'He Can't Fool Wendy'
Woodstock - mandolin
Sam Hess - drums
Shawn Duxbury (guest Grit) - lead acoustic guitar on 'Waiting'

Mastered by Adam Matza at Magic Ears Mastering in Asheville, NC.

Cover design by Stephen Evans. Cover photo art by Swap Shop Kid

Copyright 2026. Stephen Evans Music
Western Carolina Records
All Rights Reserved.

05/01/2026

It's Bandcamp Friday!! And the wait is over for 'Waiting (remixed)'! It is now available for purchase and download on Bandcamp! As always, when you purchase through Bandcamp today, the artist gets all of the proceeds without any fees being taken out. The whole Stephen Evans & the True Grits catalog is also available on there. Please check out the link ⬇️

Waiting (remixed) - Credits

Composed, produced, recorded and remixed by Stephen Evans
Performed by Stephen Evans & the True Grits

Stephen Evans - lead vocals and rhythm acoustic guitar
Brian Shoemaker - bass
Woodstock - mandolin
Sam Hess - drums
Shawn Duxbury - lead acoustic guitar

Cover Art by Stephen Evans

Mastered by Adam Matza at Magic Ears Mastering in Asheville, NC

Stephen Evans Music. Western Carolina Records
Copyright 2026. All Rights Reserved.

04/10/2026

'Cherokee Hills (remixed)' is now available on all of your favorite streaming platforms (except Spotify)! Stream your lil' hearts out, my friends, and we will love you forever. Also, if you would like to purchase and download, you can do that on Bandcamp.
LINKS 👇

Credits:

Composed, produced, recorded and remixed by Stephen Evans
Performed by Stephen Evans & the True Grits

Stephen Evans - lead vocals and rhythm acoustic guitar
Brian Shoemaker - bass
Woodstock - mandolin
Sam Hess - drums

Cover Art by Lauren Victorie Lafaille https://instagram.com/laurenvictorieart

Mastered by Adam Matza at Magic Ears Mastering in Asheville, NC

Copyright 2026 Stephen Evans Music
All Rights Reserved
Western Carolina Records

04/03/2026

We have released Cherokee Hills (remixed) on Bandcamp today! Though it isn't technically a Bandcamp Friday, the song is now available on Bandcamp, and it is Friday. We are so proud of how good it sounds after the remix and mastering. And look at this wonderful cover art by Lauren Victorie Lafaille! Check out the song at the Link 👇

Credits:

Composed, produced, recorded and remixed by Stephen Evans
Performed by Stephen Evans & the True Grits

Stephen Evans - lead vocals and rhythm acoustic guitar
Brian Shoemaker - bass
Woodstock - mandolin
Sam Hess - drums

Cover Art by Lauren Victorie Lafaille https://instagram.com/laurenvictorieart

Mastered by Adam Matza at Magic Ears Mastering in Asheville, NC

Copyright 2026 Stephen Evans Music
All Rights Reserved
Western Carolina Records

03/30/2026

THIS BANDCAMP FRIDAY, April 3rd! Stephen Evans & the True Grits release the remixed version of the 2nd track, 'Cherokee Hills', from their EP "Under the Bridge" on Bandcamp. Then next Friday, April 10th, it will be available on all of your favorite streaming services.

Monthly, we are dropping the freshly remixed versions of each song off the EP with their much improved sound quality. We already released 'The Garden (remixed)' at the beginning of March which is now available on Bandcamp and all of your favorite streaming services (except Spotify). Links are 👇

03/13/2026

It's another RELEASE DAY for 'The Garden (remixed)' TODAY! You can now stream this re-released remixed version of 'The Garden' on all of your favorite streaming sites (except Spotify) like Tidal, Apple Music, Qobuz, Deezer, YouTube, Amazon music, and many others. Some take longer to put the song up than others, but the major ones should have it up now or sometime today. Also, it is available on Bandcamp for all to purchase as a download which is always the best way to enjoy and collect music. LINK is 👇

The Garden (remixed) credits:
Composed, produced, recorded and remixed by Stephen Evans
Performed by Stephen Evans & the True Grits

Stephen Evans - lead vocals and rhythm acoustic guitar
Brian Shoemaker - bass
Woodstock - mandolin
Sam Hess - drums

Cover Art by Lauren Lafaille

Mastered by Adam Matza at Magic Ears Mastering in Asheville, NC.
Copyright 2026 Stephen Evans Music
All Rights Reserved
Western Carolina Records

03/07/2026

Stephen Evans & the True Grits have remixed and re-released 'The Garden' from their EP "Under the Bridge". It is only available on Bandcamp until next Friday 3/13 where it will be available on all streaming platforms, except Spotify. This version sounds so much better than the original, and we would love for you to check it out. The beautiful cover art was created by their talented friend Lauren Lafaille. Link for listening and purchasing on Bandcamp 👇

The Garden (remixed) credits:
Composed, produced and engineered by Stephen Evans. Performed by Stephen Evans & the True Grits

Stephen Evans - vocals/rhythm acoustic guitar
Brian Shoemaker - bass
Woodstock- mandolin
Sam Hess - drums

Cover art by Lauren Lafaille

Mastered by Adam Matza at Magic Ears Mastering

03/06/2026

It's Bandcamp Friday! AND that means our old yet new single, The Garden (remixed), is out now! It is polished and beautiful for all to listen to on Bandcamp! This vid gives you a little sample, but make sure you head over to the Bandcamp link 👇 to listen and purchase. The cover art is by Lauren Lafaille, who was kind enough to lend her talent to make this beautiful 3D painting for the cover. The album dimensions don't do it complete justice, so I put the full picture in the comments. Please enjoy!

The Garden (remixed) credits:
Composed, produced, recorded and remixed by Stephen Evans
Performed by Stephen Evans & the True Grits

Stephen Evans - lead vocals and rhythm acoustic guitar
Brian Shoemaker - bass
Woodstock - mandolin
Sam Hess - drums
Cover Art by Lauren Lafaille
Mastered by Adam Matza at Magic Ears Mastering in Asheville, NC.

Copyright 2026 Stephen Evans Music
All Rights Reserved
Western Carolina Records

04/04/2025

Released today!!

Today, "Estefania", the single, has been released on all streaming platforms. This is our most requested song at live shows, so it was decided that we would release this track as a single to highlight it internationally. Kate Leigh Bryant absolutely kills it playing Spanish style violin completing the feel for "Estefania". Check out 'Filigree', the intro to 'Estefania', on our "Buzz of Bees" album which she composed for us. Incredible!! LINK in comments.

This song is my personal ode to Spain, Spanish culture, and of course Spanish music. By no means am I under the delusion that this comes close to authentic Spanish music, but I wrote it as a fun song that captures my silly love for it. Please enjoy, everyone.

Credits

Music & lyrics composed by Stephen Evans

Produced by Stephen Evans

Stephen Evans - lead vocals / acoustic guitar
Brian Shoemaker - backing vocals / bass
Sam Hess - drums
Woodstock - mandolin
Kate Leigh Bryant - violin

Recorded and mixed by Julian Dreyer at Side House Records in Asheville, NC
Mastered by Adam Matza at Magic Ears Mastering in Asheville, NC.

03/29/2025

We are happy this album is back on all online streaming platforms! Check it out! Link in comments.

"Buzz of Bees", the Stephen Evans & the True Grits album that was released back in Dec. of 2022, is now BACK on all the major platforms online for streaming ie. Apple Music, Spotify, and most others. If it isn't back on your favorite platform yet, it will be very soon. It features 12 tracks like your favorite tunes 'Ghost Among the Trees', 'Winning the Day', 'Buzz of Bees', and 'Estefania' (this single will be out on Friday, April 4th)! Link to the platforms in the comments below!

CREDITS for Stephen Evans & the True Grits "Buzz of Bees"

Stephen Evans - lead vocals/acoustic guitar
Brian Shoemaker - backing vocals/lead acoustic gutiar/bass
Sam Hess - drums
Woodstock - mandolin
Aaron Price - keyboards
Kate Leigh Bryant - violin/fiddle
Derrick Lee Johnson - trombone on 'Music Man'

All songs written by Stephen Evans except 'Filigree' which was composed by Kate Leigh Bryant.

Produced by Stephen Evans.

Recorded and mixed by Julian Dreyer at Side House Records in Asheville, NC.

Mastered by Adam Matza at Magic Ears Mastering in Asheville, NC.