Rob Baird and Aaron Raitiere are set to deliver an evening of songs, showcasing their distinct musical talents.
Aaron Raitiere, a lyricist, performer, and visual artist from Central Kentucky, is known for his ability to inspire focused creative output among his co-writers in Nashville's songwriting community. His debut album "Single Wide Dreamer" was produced by Miranda Lambert and Anderson East. Raitiere has won a Grammy for the song “I’ll Never Love Again,” performed by Lady Gaga in the film “A Star Is Born.” He has collaborated with numerous artists including Anderson East, The Oak Ridge Boys, Robert Randolph, Whiskey Myers, Montgomery Gentry, Miranda Lambert, Brent Cobb, Ashley Monroe, Randy Rogers, Ashley McBryde, Lori McKenna, Shooter Jennings, Natalie Hemby, Ed Sheeran, and Avicii. His paintings are displayed across various businesses and homes nationwide. Raitiere holds a BA in American Studies from Cornell University and an MFA in Recording Arts from MTSU.
Rob Baird hails from Memphis, TN. He began his music career performing at local clubs before reaching legal drinking age. By his early twenties, he secured a Nashville publishing deal but later moved to Austin, TX seeking creative independence. Over nearly a decade on the road there he released six studio albums on his own label while sharing stages with Jason Isbell and Nathaniel Rateliff among others. His work has been praised by Rolling Stone and the Wall Street Journal; it also featured in TV shows like Yellowstone and Nashville while amassing nearly 100 million streams.
Baird’s latest album "Burning In The Stars" is considered his finest work yet with its raw reflections on themes such as hope and loss or faith alongside resilience explored through lean songs delivered via earnest arrangements reminiscent of Tom Petty or Bob Seger.