Stuart was personally given permission to use the band's name by Johnny Cash himself and was also honored by the Man in Black with an invitation to record songs at Cash's own home in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Two other iconic music legends, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard, were also early believers who were instrumental in helping Stuart get his start.

With the release of their critically acclaimed debut CD "Walk Alone" in 1999, the Bastard Sons quickly proved they were no novelty act. With strong songwriting and great musicianship, the Sons' quickly jumped to the forefront of the growing Alternative Country Music scene. No stranger to the road, their constant touring and hard work have built the band a loyal grassroots following both in the States and overseas.

MARK ADAMS
Mark Adams is a musician, farmer and winemaker from California’s Central Coast. He helms Ledge Vineyards, an acclaimed winery in Paso Robles where his folk/rock/ Americana band is based. His music has aired on SiriusXM, network television and an array of terrestrial radio stations. His recordings enjoy regular airplay on Central California’s NPR station, KCBX out of San Luis Obispo.

Adams was previously based in Los Angeles where he worked at Sony Pictures as a sound editor (Arrested Development) and fronted the country rock band Rancho Deluxe, whose recordings included collaborations with Jaydee Maness (Beck, The Byrds) and Don Heffington (Bob Dylan, Lucinda Williams) among others. Shortly thereafter Adams planted a vineyard in his home town, the now burgeoning wine region of Paso Robles. This Central California location is a hotbed for live music, and his band performs at a wide variety of venues throughout the year.

Prior to California Bound, Adams and producer Tim Bluhm released “Loaded with Lefty: A Tribute to Lefty Frizzell“ and in turn Adams Produced Bluhm’s “Hag Heaven: A Tribute to Merle Haggard” on the Blue Rose Music label.