Admiral Radio makes their long-awaited Sundilla debut tonight, Thursday, April 30! Showtime at the AUUF (450 E. Thach Avenue in Auburn) is 7:30 PM. Advance tickets are just $20, available at Spicer’s Music, Ross House Coffee, and online at sundillaconcerts.com. Admission at the door is $25, and $15 for students.
Admiral Radio, an award-winning folk/Americana act from South Carolina, is the creative partnership of Coty Hoover and Becca Smith. For tonight’s show, they’ll be performing as a trio — expect guitar, banjo, stand-up bass, and three vocalists. Named after their old wooden radio, this husband-and-wife team blends heartfelt harmonies, storytelling, and raw sincerity.
Having met while waiting tables in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, their sound is straightforward yet powerful — rooted in tight vocal interplay and finely picked acoustic instruments. Inspired by the everyday, their songs explore life lessons, the quiet hustle of ordinary life, and the dogged optimism that drives it all.
What Others Are Saying About Admiral Radio
“These ears haven’t heard a duo so attuned to each other since first encountering The Civil Wars. Their harmonies evoke a country/folk lineage one could easily follow back to the Carter Family.” — Free Times
“Admiral Radio is one of those classically-minded Americana duos that use a hushed atmosphere to create entire sonic worlds with just two gorgeous voices and a finely-picked instrument.” — Kyle Peterson, The Jasper Project
“Admiral Radio is one of those groups that reminds you why you got into the arts in the first place.” — Chris DeVore, Executive Director, Mountain Home, Idaho Arts Council
“When their vocals intertwine, it’s almost unbearably majestic.” — Americana Highways
“I think this one has the power to help and heal.” — Paul McDonald, American Songwriter
Becca and Coty aim to leave listeners better than they found them. With personal sincerity and honest performance, you might shed a few tears and roll with laughter. The duo has four independently-produced albums and has earned finalist and first-place honors in prestigious songwriting competitions including Kerrville NewFolk, the MerleFest Band Competition, Cayamo Soundcheck, and the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Official Songwriter Showcase.
Known for their energetic and emotional live shows, Admiral Radio has shared stages with bluegrass legend Del McCoury, folkgrass icon Molly Tuttle, pop-rock sensation Judah & the Lion, and more.
Details
- Who: Admiral Radio (Sundilla Acoustic Concert Series)
- When: Thursday, April 30, 2026 — Doors at 7:30 PM
- Where: AUUF — 450 E. Thach Avenue, Auburn, AL
- Tickets: $20 advance / $25 door / $15 students
- Advance Tickets: Spicer’s Music, Ross House Coffee, or sundillaconcerts.com
Presented by the Sundilla Acoustic Concert Series.
