Ron has been writing songs for about ten years, with over thirty original songs. His influences are John Prine, Jason Isbell, and Tom Petty, to name a few.
He is the lead singer in th4 local band, Normal City Slickers. They split thier set list between Ron's original tunes and cover songs. Ron also plays solo shows in various venues.
Joel Gragg is a Singer-Songwriter, Producer, and Guitarist. His music incorporates elements of Americana, Blues, Rock, and Soul in a genre-melting style that is always evolving. An Indiana native, Gragg has shared the stage with Malcomb Holcombe, Over the Rhine, Edward David Anderson, and Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band, among others.
After bouncing around Nashville, TN working on stage as a sideman and in studios as a producer/engineer, Gragg put out his first solo debut "When the Dust Settles" in 2008.
After some time Gragg moved back to the Mid-west, where he continues working as an artist and songwriter. He released "The Miles Between". in 2017, "Promise of Light", in 2022 and a new EP in 2023 “It's Just Spin”, with his band Joel Gragg & The Filaments. Joel released his new single “Farther Than I Can See” on July 12th 2024. Thre newest release by Joel Gragg & The Filements is set to come out on Sept 12th, Details here - Release Info
Gragg's songwriting has been described as coming from the lyrical depth of an old soul. He tells stories in an honest and unfiltered light. There is an inherent genuineness found when an artist strives to share their craft in such a manner, and in this regard, Joel Gragg provides a unique potency all his own.
You can find and follow Joel on Facebook and listen to his music on YouTube.