Sound of the Land: Thor Platter with Mike Stinson
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Cleveland Rocks:PPF is partnering with the Fidelity Hotel in Downtown Cleveland for the Sound of the Land Live Music Series. Each month, enjoy music from a different local artist to elevate your Wednesday night happy hour. Free shows!
August 19, 2026 | 4-6pm | Fidelity Hotel Lobby
Thor Platter with Mike Stinson
Thor Platter is a Cleveland-based singer-songwriter and guitarist whose deep appreciation for Americana and classic country shapes every note he plays. Known for his warm, authentic vocal style and storytelling chops, Thor’s songwriting blends timeless country influences with sharp, modern insight. Whether fronting Country Honk or playing solo, Thor’s music is rooted in honest lyrics, rich melodies, and the kind of soulful delivery that connects straight to the listener’s heart.
https://thorplatter.com/
Mike Stinson:
Mike Stinson is an American singer-songwriter whose roots run deep in country, honky-tonk, and roots rock tradition. A native of Virginia, he cut his teeth in Los Angeles before relocating to Houston, developing a songwriting voice shaped by classic country storytellers and bar-room realism.
Stinson’s songs combine sharp lyrical detail with a direct embrace of life’s rough edges, moving easily from drinking songs and honky-tonk laments to wry character studies. His writing is matched by a voice and band that favor honesty over polish and songs that hold up in real rooms.
His song “Late Great Golden State” was recorded by Dwight Yoakam, appearing on Yoakam’s Population Me, bringing Stinson wider recognition as a songwriter beyond his own releases.
Over the years, Stinson has released a steady run of albums including Jack of All Heartache, Last Fool at the Bar, The Jukebox in Your Heart, and Hell and Half of Georgia, while touring extensively with his band through clubs, roadhouses, and festivals across the country.
Along the way he has earned consistent critical praise and developed a reputation as a songwriter’s songwriter. His work has also been recorded by other artists in the Americana and roots music world.
Known for a strong work ethic and a compelling live show, Mike Stinson continues to write and perform songs grounded in classic American songwriting traditions while sounding distinctly his own.
Learn more: https://fidelityhotelcle.com
August 19, 2026 | 4-6pm | Fidelity Hotel Lobby
Thor Platter with Mike Stinson
Thor Platter is a Cleveland-based singer-songwriter and guitarist whose deep appreciation for Americana and classic country shapes every note he plays. Known for his warm, authentic vocal style and storytelling chops, Thor’s songwriting blends timeless country influences with sharp, modern insight. Whether fronting Country Honk or playing solo, Thor’s music is rooted in honest lyrics, rich melodies, and the kind of soulful delivery that connects straight to the listener’s heart.
https://thorplatter.com/
Mike Stinson:
Mike Stinson is an American singer-songwriter whose roots run deep in country, honky-tonk, and roots rock tradition. A native of Virginia, he cut his teeth in Los Angeles before relocating to Houston, developing a songwriting voice shaped by classic country storytellers and bar-room realism.
Stinson’s songs combine sharp lyrical detail with a direct embrace of life’s rough edges, moving easily from drinking songs and honky-tonk laments to wry character studies. His writing is matched by a voice and band that favor honesty over polish and songs that hold up in real rooms.
His song “Late Great Golden State” was recorded by Dwight Yoakam, appearing on Yoakam’s Population Me, bringing Stinson wider recognition as a songwriter beyond his own releases.
Over the years, Stinson has released a steady run of albums including Jack of All Heartache, Last Fool at the Bar, The Jukebox in Your Heart, and Hell and Half of Georgia, while touring extensively with his band through clubs, roadhouses, and festivals across the country.
Along the way he has earned consistent critical praise and developed a reputation as a songwriter’s songwriter. His work has also been recorded by other artists in the Americana and roots music world.
Known for a strong work ethic and a compelling live show, Mike Stinson continues to write and perform songs grounded in classic American songwriting traditions while sounding distinctly his own.
Learn more: https://fidelityhotelcle.com
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