“We believe in some pretty strict rules,” says Pink Stones frontman Hunter Pinkston. “We also believe in breaking them. This band was built on reimagining tradition, on honoring the old ways while pushing them someplace new.” Started alone by Pinkston in his Athens apartment, The Pink Stones quickly emerged to widespread acclaim with their 2021 debut, Introducing...The Pink Stones, which earned praise from Rolling Stone, Under The Radar, No Depression, American Songwriter, and more. The band returned two years later with their similarly well-received sophomore effort, You Know Who, which featured an appearance from Nikki Lane and landed on Bandcamp’s Best Country Music of 2023 list.

Dates across the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia followed, including festival appearances from 30A to Hopscotch. Their newest release, ‘Thank the Lord…’, offers a raw sense of discovery and excitement. Much of the album was made on the road live with new additions Caleb Boese (pedal steel) and Michael Alexander (drums) joining Pinkston (guitar/vocals) and longtime compatriots Adam Wayton (bass) and Neil Golden (keyboards). The Pink Stones offer dazzling depth without resorting to flashiness or cheap thrills.