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. The band released of their first LP in 10 years with "Mash Bill" in February of 2025. The album has had over 100k streams in its first year, along with several radio features and positive critic reviews. 2026 marks a new chapter in the band's evolution. Adam parted ways with the band in late 2025. To bolster their sound, JTM added Kaitrin McCoy on fiddle, keys, and vocals. Their most recent release, "Bittersweet Symphony" which dropped in early 2026 is available on all streaming services. Jim Trace and The Makers continue to perform around the tristate area and are looking to expand to new cities across the Midwest.