Hillestad

Hillestad Swamp Rock
Delta, but heavy. Album coming in 2026


Photos - Videos - All Things Art Our Album will be coming out in 2024!

We have a new single dropping on March 31 called "Who's Keepin' Score" and will be available on all streaming platforms. Kimberly and Mason are a married, touring duo act born in Louisiana and based out of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Their song "Best Views" was selected as the winner of the 2nd Annual Henry Glover Songwriting Competition, judged by celebrity Tony Stampley. Kimberly displays bluesy voca

ls and plays keys. Mason is a dynamic guitarist with 16 years of experience inspired by artists like Joe Satriani, Tom Scholz, and David Gilmore. This set can be low-key, soft music, or an upbeat, piano-bar style show. We are open to requests before and during this show. We do songs by Bill Withers, Lorde, Cage The Elephant, and The Revivalists. Available for small venues, weddings, and events. Our full band brings a show like no other based right out of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Kimberly, born and raised in Louisiana, brings gritty female vocals ranging from delta blues to Rock n' Roll. Mason has a versatile style on guitar, on top of his perfected tone. Our youngest member at 17 years old is Preston on the drums, going from rock with impressive fills to softer fusion styles. We play songs from Janis Joplin, Miley Cyrus, The Black Keys, Amy Winehouse, The Revivalists, Tom Petty and more.

04/11/2026

RIP Wayne. 😔 I always cherished getting to play with him, he was amazing. The world lost a good one. 🙏🏼♥️

03/06/2026

don't quit, babe. that's what they want. ❤️

*these are live, recorded phone calls that I received in 2022.

Being an artist is not always pretty or fun or nice. There's not always support.

In 2021, I had just gotten out of a toxic relationship and began making music to try and heal. I was having hormone & stress issues, my face broke out all the time (hence the crater face comment). I was sad, overwhelmed, and still striving to be the best mom I could. I was not okay for a little bit.

These were the types of things I would receive from one of the local musicians who did everything she could to get me to quit and tear me down. In over a year of this harassment, I never ONCE responded and she just wouldn't stop. She had her friends join in. It was miserable. I thank God, my husband, my true friends, and my kids who supported me through it, especially when I wanted to give up.

My motivation never changed. The more she attacked, the more shows I booked, the kinder I was to people I loved and complete strangers.

In 2022, I won the Henry Glover Songwriting Competition, judged by Tony Stampley (who wrote more songs for Hank Williams Jr. than any other writer).

By 2024, I was one of the 25 artists in Arkansas awarded the $10,000 Catalyze Grant from -America Arts Alliance to further my career in music. That moment solidified in my mind that I was an artist and just maybe, I didn't suck.
Maybe my dreams weren't impossible. And I knew not only did I want to pursue it, but I wanted to encourage others along the way.

In 2026, we are recording our first full length album, with 4 years of our hearts poured into it.

I tried to channel my inner Katt Williams "If you got 14 haters right now, your goal should be to get to 16 by this summer." And let me tell you, that s**t is much easier said than done because people are mean. Whether you are good, bad, just starting something new, indifferent. Someone will find some way to make a stab. Especially over the internet.

The point is - if you love something, don't quit.
Do not be affected by people who's opinion holds no value.
Keep creating.

First show ever in Kansas! 🎶
01/18/2026

First show ever in Kansas! 🎶

01/16/2026

Grand Falls is known as the largest continuously flowing natural waterfall in Missouri. Located on Shoal Creek just a few minutes downstream from Wildcat Park, “The Falls” plunges 12 feet down a 163-foot-wide ledge of solid chert before flowing peacefully to the south.

5400 S. Riverside Drive
Joplin, Missouri 64804

Eugene Belcourt - straight out of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He was so funny, you didn't know what was coming next. He had a ...
01/15/2026

Eugene Belcourt - straight out of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He was so funny, you didn't know what was coming next. He had a great set and we all had a good laugh.

Puff, Puff, Laugh: An Elevated Experience is such a cool event. We did not know what to expect and stayed for every single comedian. Great show, thanks to The MOVE. Community & JBs Clubhouse 😂

Katie Still was absolutely hilarious. From the time she stepped foot on stage, I was laughing. Her jokes, delivery, ever...
01/15/2026

Katie Still was absolutely hilarious. From the time she stepped foot on stage, I was laughing. Her jokes, delivery, everything was just 🤌

We look forward to seeing her again, you should check her out too!
Shout out to Puff, Puff, Laugh by The MOVE. Community & JBs Clubhouse for introducing us to this awesome line up of comedians.😂

Brandon Devine had a great set. 🙌Puff, Puff, Laugh: An Elevated Experience is such a cool event with lots of great comed...
01/15/2026

Brandon Devine had a great set. 🙌

Puff, Puff, Laugh: An Elevated Experience is such a cool event with lots of great comedians. We did not know what to expect and stayed all night laughing.😂
The MOVE. Community
JBs Clubhouse

James WeaverStoryteller Songwrights at JBs Clubhouse is a great event supported by The MOVE. Community. It's different t...
01/09/2026

James Weaver

Storyteller Songwrights at JBs Clubhouse is a great event supported by The MOVE. Community. It's different than most live music shows.

This is a collective of songwriters who believe that story, craft, and connection belong center stage. Weekly performances featuring songwriters wrapping songs in the stories that shaped them.

Caleb Miller aka Vagabond GroveStoryteller Songwrights at JBs Clubhouse is a great event supported by The MOVE. Communit...
01/09/2026

Caleb Miller aka Vagabond Grove

Storyteller Songwrights at JBs Clubhouse is a great event supported by The MOVE. Community. It's different than most live music shows.

This is a collective of songwriters who believe that story, craft, and connection belong center stage. Weekly performances featuring songwriters wrapping songs in the stories that shaped them.

Karl Keczkemethy Storyteller Songwrights at JBs Clubhouse is a great event supported by The MOVE. Community. It's differ...
01/09/2026

Karl Keczkemethy

Storyteller Songwrights at JBs Clubhouse is a great event supported by The MOVE. Community. It's different than most live music shows.

This is a collective of songwriters who believe that story, craft, and connection belong center stage. Weekly performances featuring songwriters wrapping songs in the stories that shaped them.

Incoming - photos from Storyteller Songwrights last weekend. 🙌
01/09/2026

Incoming - photos from Storyteller Songwrights last weekend. 🙌

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