Admiral Radio, the award-winning folkgrass/Americana act from South Carolina, is the creative partnership of Coty Hoover and Becca Smith. Named after their old wooden radio, this husband-and-wife team blends heartfelt harmonies, storytelling, and raw sincerity. Having met while waiting tables in South Carolina's Lowcountry, their sound is straightforward yet powerful—rooted in tight vocal interplay and finely picked acoustic instruments. Inspired by the everyday, their songs explore life lessons, the quiet hustle of ordinary life, and the dogged optimism that drives it all.
Simply put, Becca and Coty aim to leave listeners better than they found them. They have five independently produced albums under their belt, garnering critical acclaim and national radio play. For their next full-length album, the group has officially signed on with Too Fine Records, a new label out of Nashville created by longtime managers of artists like Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors, Ellie Holcomb, Judah & the Lion, and more. The project is set to begin releasing in summer 2026.
Known for their energetic and emotional live shows, Admiral Radio has shared stages with bluegrass legend Del McCoury, folkgrass icon Molly Tuttle, pop-rock sensation Judah & the Lion, and more. They have also earned finalist and first-place honors in prestigious songwriting competitions around the country, including Kerrville NewFolk, the MerleFest Band Competition, Cayamo Soundcheck, and the International Bluegrass Music Association's Official Songwriter Showcase. From humble beginnings to their growing buzz, Admiral Radio is redefining the folk tradition with every mile down America's backroads.
"When their vocals intertwine, it's almost unbearably majestic." - Americana Highways
"I think this one has the power to help and heal." - American Songwriter
SATURDAY
AUGUST 8, 2026
BARNUM JACK
7:00 PM
Putting a twist on tradition, Barnum Jack blends traditional bluegrass instrumentation with creative arrangements and original songwriting. As one of Missouri’s hottest up and coming bluegrass acts, Barnum Jack released their first album in 2024, won the Pickin’ On Picnic band competition that same year, and has released several collections of singles in the time since. With their next album scheduled to release in the spring of 2026, Barnum Jack delivers a sound that’s both modern and timeless. They’re redefining what bluegrass can be, one performance at a time.
