Evans has spent the last fifteen years crafting songs born from struggle and self-discovery, connecting with audiences through raw honesty and humanity.
A Viral Beginning in Massachusetts
Evans was born and raised in a small factory town in western Massachusetts. When a baseball injury ended his high school dreams, he channeled his competitive drive into mastering the guitar—a pursuit that became a lifelong passion.
In a solitary dorm room at the University of Massachusetts, he made his first video recording and shared it on YouTube.
Without any fancy recording equipment or mixing, the video showcased Evans’ raw talent. Garnering over 500,000 views, this early success hinted at the potential music held for Evans, but it was just the beginning of a long, unpredictable path.
A raw and unfiltered glimpse of Evans’s earliest days as a performer, recorded in Hamlin Hall at the University of Massachusetts, 2010.
Taking Risks In Charlottesville
In 2010, Evans left behind the ghost town he grew up in and moved to Charlottesville, Virginia, to live with his childhood best friend, who had just returned from military service. Disillusioned with the conventional path through his early 20s, he decided to see if he could forge a music career despite having no professional connections, mentors, or encouragement.
Hoping that a bigger city—one that had produced notable artists like Dave Matthews—would offer better luck, Evans began immersing himself in the Charlottesville music scene.
Finding Momentum In Miami
While making his way through Charlottesville’s music scene, a chance encounter reconnected Evans with someone he had met years earlier. This meeting led him to Miami, where he began performing at local clubs and songwriter showcases.
After a year in Miami, Evans began to gain validation for his developing skills. He connected with industry professionals who recognized his potential and encouraged him to keep pushing forward. These early performances laid the foundation for the next chapter of his musical journey.
In the wake of a break up, and with the encouragement of a good friend, Evans gathered the few belongings he had into his car, and drove up the east coast to New York. To survive, he slept on the floor of his friend’s spare room, and he busked on subway platforms to earn money for food.
In 2013 he performed at every opportunity, and attended as many open mics as he could. Evans would eventually meet his wife at Cafe Vivaldi, which held a vibrant and charming open mic in the West Village. The first time they heard each other’s voices was when they were singing.
They started living together in 2014, but eventually Evans’ rambling lifestyle caught up with him in the form of a string of mental and physical health issues. A vocal injury in mid 2015 would derail his musical aspirations for almost 5 years.
New York City
New Beginnings
Following the vocal injury, Evans immersed himself in studio photography, building a skillset that allowed him to work with actors and models signed to top agencies like Wilhelmina, Ford, and State Management. Photography offered a creative outlet and a new perspective during this time, but as the work began to feel formulaic, Evans found himself yearning for the emotional connection he had always found in music.
The COVID-19 lockdowns gave him the time and focus to rebuild his voice through rigorous training and to learn the craft of recording from the ground up. Even as doubt about his voice loomed, he posted weekly performance videos on TikTok and Instagram, eventually finding viral success with renditions of Hallelujah and I Can’t Help Falling in Love. These breakthroughs reignited his belief in himself and solidified his decision to pursue it fully.
Seeking a quieter life and to be closer to family as they planned to start their own, Evans and his wife relocated to Yakima, Washington. The move offered him the space to reflect, refine his artistry, and chart a new course for the future—one built on the resilience and self-discovery that have shaped his journey so far.