Myron Elkins with Pete Dio & The Old and Dirty

Myron Elkins didnt set out to become a full-time musician. After graduating from high school, the then 17-year-old instead became a welder in his hometown of Otsego, Michigan and had every intention of making that his career. However, fate had other plans. Three years ago, a relative signed him up for a battle of the bands at a local venue, despite the fact Elkins only prior experience with live music was playing at church and a few bars in the small Michigan town where he grew up. With just three weeks notice, Elkins put a band together featuring three of his cousins and a friend. Although the group didnt win (they came in second), the experience opened Elkins eyes to a very different career path. Now, at 21 years old, hes poised to become one of musics most intriguing new artists with the release of his Dave Cobb-produced debut album, Factories, Farms & Amphetamines, via Elektra/Low Country Sound.

$9 cover, must be 21