Jim Trace and the Makers

Founded in Cincinnati, Jim Trace and The Makers formed in the summer of 2014.

What started as nothing more than a bourbon soaked jam session with four rag tag friends, turned into a hard-rocking folk infused force in the Midwest.

In 2015, the band added fiddle and bass to round out the ensemble. JTM released their acclaimed debut, "A Little Hazy" and set out touring across the Midwest.





In 2019, the band took a turn to a new electric sound when they released their "Midwestern EP," incorporating electric guitar stylings of Adam Forsthoefel. After a few years of exploring an indie-rock vibe, the band returned to their folk/Americana roots with the release of a new single, "Bones" in 2022, followed up by "Runaway" and Bright" in 2023.

Jim Trace and The Makers continue to perform around the tristate area and are looking to expand to new cities across the Midwest in 2025 with the release of their first LP in 10 years. Jim Trace's newest album, "Mash Bill" was released in February 2025. Listen on all streaming platforms.