Sparky & Skeeter & Mackenzie Wasner- 3.24.23

Sparky & Skeeter

Justin Spears (aka Sparky) and Cameron Vaught (aka Skeeter) are an acoustic vocal duo serving up a soulful, front-porch-pickin’ country style of music with a distinct rhythmic and percussive flavor. With roots in many different genres, the two have a combined 50 years experience performing in the music industry.

The dynamic in this duo began in Nashville, late 2011 when friend and producer/engineer Gary Cirimelli, whom had been working with Spears and Vaught in individual projects decided they needed to meet. The chemistry was there and almost immediately they began writing, recording, assembling a band and rehearsing. By the summer of 2012 the band Raven Cliff was born. Their unique sound quickly became a favorite around Nashville, selling out almost every venue they performed in town. Over the next several years the band traveled the country, earning opportunities to share the stage with artists such as the Bellamy Brothers, Craig Morgan, Tracy Lawrence, Joe Nichols, and REO Speedwagon. The group would release 3 albums, one of which landed a number 1 spot on the Hot itunes Americana charts in 2017. In 2019, after 7 years of blazing the trails, Raven Cliff disbanded.

The last couple years have brought on new ventures for them but Justin and Cameron have decided to unite again simply to share enjoyment in the music that brought them together. You’ll here original material with a mix of songs new and old paying homage to their roots…
… and probably a good bit of laughter!

Mackenzie Wasner

Mackenzie Wasner is an up-and-coming country music artist who is turning heads with powerhouse vocals that are both fresh and somehow classic, evoking the sound of greats like Dolly Parton. A “homegrown” singer/songwriter, Mackenzie is from historic Leipers Fork, Tennessee, just south of Nashville. She was born and raised in the world of country music thanks to multiple of her family members including her father, Pete Wasner who was Vince Gill’s pianist of over 30 years and a singer/songwriter himself. At just 14, Mackenzie sang alongside Gill at The Mother Church of Country Music, the Ryman Auditorium. At age 17, the judges on Season 12 of American Idol lauded her “star power” and “gorgeous” voice as they unanimously sent her to Hollywood. A seasoned live performer, Mackenzie has opened for Amy Grant, Michael McDonald, Jodee Messina and Vince Gill, among others. She is currently crafting new songs, playing shows in the southeast and pursuing her dream to become a country music recording artist. She released her 2nd single this year titled “Love Brings You Home” cowritten with hit songwriter, Leslie Satcher. Mackenzie feels truly blessed by all of the great opportunities she has enjoyed to this point, and is excited to see what the future holds! Keep up with her online at www.mackenziewasnermusic.com and on social media. Mackenzie Wasner is one to watch!

Show at 8:30 pm, no cover, tips appreciated, call 615-794-5527 for dinner reservations.