BRAD MACKESON / 1945

Calling singer/songwriter Brad Mackeson an old soul might sound strange considering he’s a mere 23-years-old, but between a record collection that boasts every title from The Beatles, Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash (all on actual vinyl no less) to the Polaroid camera that swings around his neck to document everything from the studio to the road, it’s certainly a fitting description. Add in the fact that his lyrical chops are well beyond their years, coupled with an alternative folk/Americana flavoring that’s truly timeless, and the troubadour stands in stark contrast to today’s commercial climate. READ MORE >