Ethan Wayne

Singer/Songwriter Ethan Wayne has braided together a sound that can only be described as Eastern Kentucky. Genre doesn’t seem to be the topic of conversation in the Bluegrass, but a certain sound does seem to develop in the area. Ethan has spent the last decade on refining his craft to what some folks might say is a new harvest. Inspired by mostly local musicians Wayne does have some contrasting inspirations (Wayne Graham, Josh Nolan, Nicholas Jamerson, Joe Walsh, Chris Cornell, Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd, Waylon Jennings and Blind Melon to name a few). 

                Wayne has an indirect style of writing that has distinct meaning yet is easy to form a personal connection with. His broad swath of sound and unique instrumentation can bring silence to the listening room or can make a Wook wear out a pair of dancing boots. Ethan released his first full-length album titled "Sounds of Home" on May 13th, 2023. 

Agate has sparked Wayne’s artistic side and he spends most of his off time in the creeks hunting and processing Kentucky’s state rock into jewelry. His work (Free Think Artistry) can be found throughout the state and around the necks of local artists. This has also fueled Wayne’s creativity in music and he looks forward to sharing this new experience with you.