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At the tender age of eighteen, the Seattle-born crooner Gus Clark hit out to explore the United States with a backpack and a mandolin, cutting his teeth playing on the street and traveling by freight train or the kindness of those still bold enough to pick up a hitchhiker. Emerging over ten years later as an accomplished multi-instrumentalist (guitar, accordion, mandolin, and more), he now pays beautiful homage to an ultra-deep well of golden-era American music traditions, ranging from pre-WWII blues to 1960s Nashville honky tonk. In a voice that combines unique sincerity with pitch-perfect emotive richness, Clark delivers classic barn-burners, good-time dance tunes, bittersweet heartbreak ballads, and his own originals. His remarkable tenor  and powerful musical presence are guaranteed to both wrench hearts and propel listeners onto the dance floor, whether Clark performs solo or backed by his rock-solid band.

Over the years, Clark has proved himself as a staple of the Seattle music scene, frequenting the area's renowned country dance bars and Americana venues and lighting up its largest festivals with a range of projects. A regular guest vocalist at tribute nights and charity events, he's shared the stage with contemporary greats and up-and-comers such as Charlie Crockett, Pokey LaFarge, Eilen Jewell, Cactus Blossoms, Jeremy Pinnell, Whitney Rose, Easy Leaves, and Jaime Wyatt. He’s a regular touring member of the outlaw party-country band Country Lips, contributing on accordion, vocals, and mandolin. For a decade now, Clark has also made music - an unmatchable mix of early jazz, jug-band, country, blues, old-time, Cajun, klezmer and originals - with his "musical sibling,” the Virginia-raised fiddle virtuoso and singer/songwriter Annie Ford. The dynamic duo's sweet harmonies have won hearts in humble living rooms, on street corners, on the grand stages of old vaudeville theaters, and far beyond.

12 Mile, an energetic Texas Country band rooted in San Angelo, TX, found its inception through a stroke of serendipity. The journey began when Beau King, the lead vocalist, was discovered singing his favorite George Strait track while stocking dog food at the local Walmart. Intrigued by Beau's talent, lead guitarist Charles Reyes invited him to an impromptu jam session. The musical chemistry blossomed with the addition of Danny Moya on drums, Jimmy Patino on bass guitar, and Michaela Robinson on the fiddle.

Recognizing the potential within this talented ensemble, 12 Mile entrusted their faith and original compositions to producer Jude Dyllan (Vaudevylle). Recording sessions unfolded at Red Dirt Studio, guided by Jude, renowned for collaborations with industry heavyweights like Ashley Gorley, Shane Stevens, Blair Daly, and Troy Verges.

Making waves in the Texas music scene, 12 Mile boasts two charting songs on the Texas music charts: "Sing Along" and "The Bottle."

Having graced stages with notable acts such as Pat Green, Cory Morrow, Texas Tornado's, William Clark Green, Bart Crow, Austin Mead, and more, 12 Mile exudes energy, excitement, and musical excellence from the moment they step onto the stage. With the versatility to deliver either a one-hour set or a complete four-hour show, the band captivates audiences with their compelling performances.