The Brighter Side of a Broken Road
Ella Reid writes from the marrow—unfiltered, soul-soaked, and fiercely human. Rooted in Texas but carried by winds of resilience and wanderlust, her music blends the raw edge of Americana with the heart of Southern soul. Whether she's behind a mic, running hillside trails with her dogs, or holding space for grief and grace, Ella turns life’s bruises into beauty. With lyrics that crack open truth and melodies that linger long after the song ends, she brings listeners to the brighter side of the broken road—not by ignoring the pain, but by singing straight through it.
Her upcoming EP (dropping July 2nd) includes the gems: “Half Moon,” “Hold Me Up,” “Truth Is,” and “Your Place or Mine”—each track a testament to finding light in the mess. She’s been called a “modern-day Emmylou with a Retro Sul heartbeat,” and it’s no wonder: Ella’s voice carries both comfort and conviction, and her presence—on stage and off—invites you to be wholly, imperfectly, yourself.
With songs like “Hold Me Up,” “Truth Is,” and the title track “Half Moon,” Reid explores the messy magic of being human: showing up in the middle of it all, laughing through the tears, and choosing presence over perfection. Her sound blends organic folk-pop with a soulful edge, drawing comparisons to Brandi Carlile, Grace Potter, and a dash of classic Sheryl Crow.
Ella is known for her emotional live shows, honest songwriting, and that uncanny ability to make you laugh while your heart is breaking. She’s a little bit rock-and-roll, a little bit front-porch confessional — and fully, proudly, officially imperfect.
This husband and wife team have created music together for over a decade and more is coming and more and more!
Awards: Ella won first place NSAI Nashville Songwriter’s Assoc. Int’l contest at the Frank Brown Songwriter’s Fest 2010 and 3rd place with a band in 2012.
Shane “Sunny D” Hawkinson Bassist & Producer
For Shane Hawkinson, music wasn’t a choice—it was wired into him from the start. He swears an alien encounter as a kid rewired his brain, setting him on a lifelong path where rhythm and resonance became his native language.
Drawn to the low end, he switched from guitar to bass at 17. When his fretted bass mysteriously vanished at 20, he embraced the fretless, making its fluid tone his signature sound. That adaptability defines his playing: instinctive, expressive, always in service of the song.
Shane isn’t just a bassist—he’s a sonic architect.
Shane’s playing is deeply melodic, reminiscent of the incredible John McVie of Fleetwood Mac—as if the bass itself were a lead instrument, weaving melodies and counter-melodies that could live on their own. His ability to create movement, depth, and unexpected harmonic textures makes him not just a bassist, but a true architect of the song’s foundation. His lines don’t just hold the groove—they sing, soar, and tell their own story within the music.
Maybe it’s years of experience. Maybe it’s something cosmic. Either way, he’s not questioning it—just riding the wave.
