SJ McDonald

Basic City Taproom & Arcade open 3pm Foundry doors open 5:30pm Music starts at 7pm No cover GOT COUNTRY MUSIC? The Foundry is proud to announce the return of valley native SJ McDonald, CMT's May 2024 Next Up Now artist. SJ played one of her first shows here at Basic City before she moved to Nashville over six years ago, now she's back with her band to celebrate July 4 at The Foundry. SJ McDonald's sound reflects that of a hard-working farmer's daughter who lives and breathes country music - because that’s who she is. Born and raised in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, SJ developed her tenacity and dedication working on her family’s 5-generation cattle and turkey farm. Along with callused hands, she found her adoration for country music, loving the legends of the 90s and 2000s country eras. SJ started writing and performing at just 9 years old, leading her own band throughout high school, and found her way to Nashville at 18. She landed weekly slots on Lower Broadway playing for tips, where she spent 6 years cutting her teeth and honing in her style of performing - which can only be described as high energy, infectious, and country to the core. Alongside her own independent artist journey, which has taken her along a self-booked coast-to-coast tour throughout the summer of 2023, SJ recently furthered her career as a songwriter, signing a publishing deal with Major Bob Music. SJ is a force to be reckoned with on every stage she steps her broken-in-boots on. After a successful 2023 of independently releasing music, and being the May 2024 CMT: Next Up Now artist pick, SJ is gearing up to get back into the studio to work on the release of her next project. Until then, she'll be serving up some down-home country music to crowds across the country.