Born in Nashville and raised in a recording studio, multi-instrumentalist Yates McKendree, a self-taught musician since age 3, has been a professional for over a decade. He's performed at iconic Nashville venues like The Bluebird Cafe and The Ryman Auditorium, toured North America and Europe, and appeared on national TV shows such as Imus In The Morning and CBS Mornings. In 2023 and 2024, Yates garnered acclaim touring with Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot.