Shotgun Granny featuring Dan Tyminski, Kevin MaC

Shotgun Granny is a bluegrass collective born from friendship, spontaneity  and a deep love of craft. Founded by Kevin MaC, a Nashville-based singer-songwriter and entrepreneur, the band’s story began with a simple phone call—one that would spark something much bigger than anyone expected.

Kevin reached out to his friend and musical hero, the late Ronnie Bowman, asking him to lend his voice to a song he had written titled “Carolina When I Die.” What started as a single collaboration quickly turned into years of friendship and mentorship. Kevin in turn, brought Ronnie’s former Lonesome River Band bandmate, Dan Tyminski, to also feature on the track.

Chiefs Neon Steeple stage is where Dan, Ronnie and Kevin would enjoy playing their songwriter round “Pick Pick Pass”. The chemistry was undeniable. One song became a shared realization: “Hey, this was fun—why don’t we make an entire album?”

From that moment on, Shotgun Granny took shape. Led by MaC, Shotgun Granny is a gathering of some of the finest pickers in the bluegrass world. But more than anything, it’s a group of close friends who simply love to collaborate and jam together. There’s no formula—just great musicians, genuine camaraderie, and an honest passion for the music.

Now, Shotgun Granny invites you to experience their debut project live before its release featuring special guest and bluegrass legend Dan Tyminski.  The night will blend heartfelt originals with a few special tunes that capture the spirit of the band—raw, authentic, and rooted in the joy of buddies making music together.

Dan Tyminski

Throughout his 30+ year career, Dan Tyminski has left his mark in every corner of modern music. Tyminski’s voice famously accompanies George Clooney’s performance of the Stanley Brother’s classic song, “I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow,” in the film, Oh Brother, Where Art Thou, bringing bluegrass into focus for millions of new fans. His vocal collaboration with Swedish DJ Avicii on the song “Hey, Brother” was a global smash, having been streamed over 1 billion times to date.

Dan has also contributed guitar and/or harmony to projects by Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Kenny Chesney, LeAnn Rimes, Aaron Lewis and Rob Thomas, to name a few. In addition to his highly successful solo career, Dan has played guitar and mandolin for Alison Krauss & Union Station since 1994. His unmatched instrumental skills and burnished, soulful tenor voice have been key components of the band.

He has been honored with 14 Grammy Awards, was named Male Vocalist of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association 4 times and was recognized as 2004’s Male Vocalist of the Year by the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America.

In 2022, Tyminski released the EP “One More Time Before You Go: A Tribute to Tony Rice” featuring guest appearances by Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, Jerry Douglas, Todd Phillips, Sam Bush, Dailey & Vincent.

Kevin MaC

Songwriter, artist and entrepreneur Kevin MaC jump-started his music career in 2014 with an L.A. publishing deal. Kevin has since honed his craft, and his performance skills, having since written with legendary Nashville hit-makers Keith Stegall and Buddy Cannon,Grammy award-winning songwriters Wyatt Durrette and Levi Lower and even with “young blood” tunesmiths who’ve penned hits for Zac Brown Band, Garth Brooks, George Strait, and Alan Jackson. Kevin has shared the stage with a variety of artists, including Kenny Chesney, Trace Adkins, Rascal Flatts, Kip Moore, and The Band Perry.