Rhett Miller

Rhett Miller is a revered singer-songwriter known for his more than three decadesfronting the popular rock band Old 97s who were honored with a LifetimeAchievement Award during the 2025 Americana Awards at Nashvilles RymanAuditorium. After two independent releases, Miller and the 97s signed to ElektraRecords and released the critically acclaimed Too Far to Care. In addition to his songwriting, Miller has branched out to write short stories, essaysand articles that have been featured in Rolling Stone, Bookforum, SportsIllustrated, McSweenys, The Atlantic and Salon.

Rhetts podcast, Wheels Off: Conversations about Creativity, which recentlypassed 200 episodes, features well-known guests from all areas of the arts. Rhetthas appeared in films, most recently Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and theGuardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, in which he performs a song he cowrotewith director James Gunn.

When not on tour, Rhett Miller resides in New Paltz, New York with his wife Ericaand their two children. He can be followed on Instagram, Facebook and X(@rhettmiller). support: Louie Lucchesi & Mike BenignLouie Lucchesi and Mike Benign are the songwriting duo behind Milwaukee band Louie s most storied venues, including CBGB, The Bitter End and Tramps.

He later returned to Milwaukee to front bands like Crime Family and Brother Louie. Benign is a veteran of the Milwaukee music scene, known for leading The Mike Benign Compulsion, Blue In The Face and Arms & Legs & Feet.