Country Honk is a Cleveland-based country band drawing from classic honky-tonk and country-rock traditions. Influenced by artists like Buck Owens, Waylon Jennings, and Willie Nelson, the band focuses on direct songwriting, twang-forward guitars, and a live sound built for rooms, not algorithms.
They’ve built a following through consistent touring and high-energy shows, and have appeared at regional festivals and showcases including AMERICANAFEST in 2025. Their music is rooted in classic country but written with a modern point of view, and their live shows prioritize feel, volume, and leaving the room satisfied.
Mike Stinson is an American singer-songwriter whose roots run deep in country, honky-tonk, and roots rock tradition. A native of Virginia, he cut his teeth in Los Angeles before relocating to Houston, developing a songwriting voice shaped by classic country storytellers and bar-room realism.
Stinson’s songs combine sharp lyrical detail with a direct embrace of life’s rough edges, moving easily from drinking songs and honky-tonk laments to wry character studies. His writing is matched by a voice and band that favor honesty over polish and songs that hold up in real rooms.
His song “Late Great Golden State” was recorded by Dwight Yoakam, appearing on Yoakam’s Population Me, bringing Stinson wider recognition as a songwriter beyond his own releases.
Over the years, Stinson has released a steady run of albums including Jack of All Heartache, Last Fool at the Bar, The Jukebox in Your Heart, and Hell and Half of Georgia, while touring extensively with his band through clubs, roadhouses, and festivals across the country.
Along the way he has earned consistent critical praise and developed a reputation as a songwriter’s songwriter. His work has also been recorded by other artists in the Americana and roots music world.
Known for a strong work ethic and a compelling live show, Mike Stinson continues to write and perform songs grounded in classic American songwriting traditions while sounding distinctly his own.
