Meet Will Evans, a Rhode Island-based musician who has spent the last decade of his life as the frontman for New England Roots Rock band Barefoot Truth. With four albums and over 50 million streams to his name, Evans has embarked on a new solo journey, releasing three full-length albums and performing for sold-out crowds across the US and Europe. His latest album, “Rise,” was nominated for three categories by the New England Music Awards: Album of the Year, Roots Act of the Year, and Video of the Year. Evans’ music is a fusion of roots rock, acoustic, and soulful vibes, with socially conscious messages of love, inclusion, and environmentalism. In his live performances, Evans showcases his skills as a multi-instrumentalist, displaying technical mastery of live-looping that includes the didgeridoo, ‘hand pan’ drum, percussive beatboxing, acoustic guitar, and layers of soulful vocals. His newest single, “All My Relations,” offers a glimpse into a terrifying memory for the ambitious artist. Written after a near-drowning experience while winter surfing through the icy New England waters, the song flirts with the ‘other side’ as he ponders whether or not he’s already there. On the verge of leaving his own body, the narrative proves relatable for anyone who has had a near-death experience. Existential in nature, his hard-hitting lyrics provide a contemplative foreground for his anthemic chorus that is bound to stick in your head from the very start. Evans has shared the stage with many top artists, including Crosby & Nash, Grace Potter, Bruce Hornsby, Rusted Root, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Trevor Hall, Xavier Rudd, Donavon Frankenreiter, Six60, Ryan Montbleau, Railroad Earth, and members of Dispatch. He also recorded a full-length live album for Sugarshack Sessions and released ‘The Summer Swell,’ a 3-song live EP, as well as a new summer-vibed single: “Lean In.” In a world where we all need a little more love, hope, and inspiration, Will Evans’ music delivers just that. His songs remind us of the importance of connecting with and protecting the earth and each other. With his impressive skills as a live performer and his ability to write powerful and relatable lyrics, Will Evans is an artist to watch in the years to come.
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