Mackenzie Roark brings HOTPANTS to the Eclectic Woman Show
By WTJU
Date: 08/11/2026
Time: 12:30 pm
Mackenzie Roark, frontwoman for Americana rock outfit, HOTPANTS, will stop by the WTJU air studio this Tuesday afternoon to perform a few of her songs acoustically ahead of the band’s gig at Durty Nelly’s on September 4. The Eclectic Woman Show airs each Tuesday afternoon from 12-2 at 91.1FM, online at wtju.net, or using the WTJU app.
Mackenzie Roark is a Virginia-based singer-songwriter and front woman of her Americana rock outfit, HOTPANTS. Drawing inspiration from the folk-rock sound of days gone by, she crafts poignantly introspective and authentic songs that highlight a deep reflection on everyday life, as well as the mysteries of the Divine. Her 2022 debut album, Rollin’ High, Feelin’ Low (Vocal Rest Records), showcases her seamless blend of 70s folk, classic rock, and country traditions, delivered with a fresh, introspective edge. Her 2025 sophomore album with HOTPANTS, Ghost of Rock and Roll, has been met with many positive reviews, such as the one in RnR Magazine, saying that HOTPANTS is “one of America’s finest and least formulaic Americana combos.” Roark is devoted to continuing the DIY dream in Richmond and beyond by creating real, heartfelt music and performing both electrifying and intimate shows.
