Got the BEAT, ROOTED in old music and creating a REVIVAL Comprised of multi-instrumentalists Ben Jones from Kent, England, and Belfast, Ireland, native Andrea Magee, the duo has been taking American audiences by storm with their utterly original sonic amalgam of folk, rock, country, and traditional Irish sounds. After landing in America five years ago, Beat Root Revival has stolen the hearts of captive audiences, most recently as support for the Brian Wilson’s Pet Sounds and Christmas tour. Also touring as the opening act for Brian Setzer, The Fixx and ABC’s Nashville TV star Jonathan Jackson. beatrootrevival.com

Brit Kerr is a country music singer-songwriter from Waco, Texas, and developed his crowd with the Texas Tech kids in Lubbock. He frequently plays around the state and recently released his newest record, All the Damn Things. facebook.com

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Country Worms are a psychedelic/country rock band from Austin, Texas, that bring an original high energy to a classic country sound. With powerful vocal performances and innovative, synchronized instrumentation, Country Worms puts on a show unlike any other! Their first single, "Would Ya Stay," is out now on all streaming platforms, with a new single releasing every month leading up to their debut album release in February. instagram.com/countrywormsofficial

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Feel Good Club is an indie rock band based in Bastrop, Texas. While the four-piece has only been performing for a year, they pride themselves on putting on a high-energy show that boasts original music from past and future releases alike. Their debut album drops this fall on all streaming platforms. feelgoodclub.us

Best known for the wildly popular viral video series, “Guy On A Buffalo,” Jomo & The Possum Posse have made a name for themselves with their unique blend of cynicism, dead-eyed soul and anti-machismo honky-tonk. The band's energetic live performances have landed them on top of must-see Austin acts lists, and bandleader, Jomo Edwards' award-winning songwriting has earned them numerous accolades in the Americana scene. thepossumposse.com

Justin Langston is a solo rock/pop recording artist and producer from the West Texas town of Kermit. Fueled by musical influences such as the revolutionary genius Prince, ’80s glamour rock band Def Leppard, classic Texas blues riffs of Stevie Ray Vaughan, and many more, Justin’s sound prescribes his fans a refreshing, self-proclaimed “pain-reliever” from the tragedies of daily life in hopes that they might choose happiness. Along with his wife of an acoustic guitar Sheila, Justin restructured his live set in 2013 by adding a “studio to stage” concept. He began recording himself into a loop pedal at live shows, singing harmonies and playing countless phrases on electric guitars, synthesizers, and drum pads, generating before your eyes a hybrid of his loves: classic rock, R&B, blues, and today’s pop. Justin seamlessly performs these elements through intricately composed songs alone on stage—to the delight of his onlookers and listeners. Just think of the flavors… Def Leppard’s 1980’s guitar choruses, Prince’s electric beat backbone, Stevie’s guitar solos, stacked underneath the fat synth pads of Phil Collins, embracing the crooner’s voice comfortably, like sugar on a top 40 hip-hop beat you’d hear bumping in a dream ride. With a small-town upbringing in dirt-covered West Texas, Justin is arriving into his own as a showman performing, recording, and producing across the country. His humble roots fuel his passion for pleasing an audience and sharing his love, leaving an encouraging message that “you should be yourself.” Justin is an artist you will hear about for years to come. justinlangston.com

Kevin Anthony & G-Town’s music is the kind you hear when you roll down your window on a warm day. It’s the music coming out of your dad’s old cassette player, the twang and fiddle pouring out an open door of a honky-tonk airing out in the afternoon, the polka and bass thump from a backyard barbecue. It’s the sound you hear when you open the door on a dingy looking bar in a gravel parking lot and are met with dust flying on the dance floor, the clink of beer bottles, and the crowd roaring along with the band. It’s music sung in English, French, and Spanish, and it’s been around longer than lines have been on the map. Kevin Anthony & G-Town’s music is the Gulf Coast sound! Nominated for five categories in the 2018 Texas Country Music awards Winner of the Prix des hors CFMA award Cajun French Music Association kevin-anthony.com

MADAM RADAR is an Americana rock band that punches hard with their explosive harmonies, soaring guitar solos, and eclectic original tunes. The band is a tangled web of family and friends; Jace Cadle (rhythm guitar/vocals) is married to Kelly Green (lead guitar/vocals) who is the sister of Kody Lee (drums/vocals) who is engaged to Violet Lea (bass/vocals). Fronted by the trio of Kelly, Violet, and Jace, MADAM RADAR is a revolving door of high-energy singer-songwriters, each with their own perspective and style that magically seem to overlap like the layers of a kaleidoscope. With all four members of the band providing harmonies, MADAM RADAR is a wall of colorful sound that changes shape, demanding your undivided attention. madamradar.com

The Mighty Orq is one of Texas’s most exceptional and hardest-working talents. Orq and his band have a sound that is as diverse and unique as their hometown of Houston. Orq’s music is a blend of delta blues, bluegrass, folk, roots and psychedelic rock, and Americana. Or more succinctly: Gulf Coast roots music. mightyorq.com

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Morry Sochat and his band, the Special 20s, mix Chicago blues with swing and rock n' roll into a sound that is all their own. They have been together since 2005 and are a well-oiled music machine. They are one of the top dance bands in the Chicago area and have toured the world playing their music. special20s.com

Nick Swift was raised in Houston, Texas. He moved to Austin to pursue music, where he joined his band mates. The message is soul and consists of smooth vocal stylings and harmonies, plus tasteful saxophone with a dance-worthy rhythm section! This band brings great vibes and a mix of authentic originals and fun renditions of classic favorites! facebook.com/nickswiftmusic

Byrne migrated from Ireland to Austin, Texas, in late 2017. Since then, he has melded two musical cultures known for introspective lyricism and raw, from-the-heart emotion—with spectacular results.

Following his 2021 Into The Light album, Byrne delivered strong new works in 2022. His unmistakable voice and cinematic lyrics continue to touch our universal humanity. Supported by legendary musicians from Emmylou Harris’s band he presents another gem with “Only a Man.” Recorded at The Next Waltz with Bruce Robison and band, “Until it Isn’t” is a gorgeous rendition wistfully recalling lost love. Byrne’s December 2022 release, “Feels Like Living,” makes palpable the working musician’s struggle and uncertainty, underpinned by a nostalgic arrangement of strings and harmonium.

Into the Light, recorded at the Sound Emporium studio in Nashville, takes the listener on an emotional journey with lyrics both touching and agonizing—heightened by Byrne’s dynamic vocal style. December 2021 saw Into The Light named a top 10 album of the year by the Austin American Statesman. He was also awarded the Black Fret “Member’s Choice” grant as one of the top three vote recipients of member vote allocation process.

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MoMojo Recording artists Rochelle & The Sidewinders are an award-winning, high-energy blues rock band based out of Austin, Texas. The Sidewinders have performed as the headlining and support act at dozens of major music festivals throughout Texas as well as many of the high profile music venues around the state. Formed during the summer of 2015, The Sidewinders have released four full length CDs to great critical acclaim. Winners two years in a row for Austin Blues Society’s “Heart of Texas Blues Challenge” Winner of San Angelo, Texas’ “Simply Texas Blues Challenge” Winner Duo category for San Angelo, Texas' “Simply Texas Blues Challenge” Two-time semi-finalists at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee Debut CD “Live in Austin, Texas” honorable mention for “Debut Album of the Year” by BluesBlast Magazine Bronze winner for Global Music Awards “My Baby Came Back” Most recent studio release “3rd Time’s a Charm” charting on Texas Roots Music Report most of spring 2023 Rochelle, the “Texas Songbird” is a dynamic and striking presence with a voice that cuts right through to the bone! Check out their catchy, tight, and fun tunes. You will dance, groove, and party—don’t miss an opportunity to catch this amazing act live! rochelleandthesidewinders.com

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Sour Bridges is a lively and spirited band hailing from Austin, Texas. Known for their unique blend of folk, Americana, and rock, Sour Bridges creates a vibrant musical experience. Their infectious melodies, catchy hooks, and energetic performances have won them a devoted following. With a diverse range of instruments including banjo, fiddle, and harmonica, Sour Bridges infuse their music with a sense of nostalgia and toe-tapping rhythm. Their lyrics often tell stories of life, love, and the pursuit of adventure, resonating with audiences and capturing the essence of Americana music. Whether performing at local venues or larger stages, Sour Bridges bring an undeniable energy that leaves their audiences smiling and wanting more. sourbridgesmusic.com

Known for her distinct voice and reggae-inspired guitar technique, Austin native Suzanna Choffel's music has been described as "a unique sound equal parts beat poetry, smoky soul grooves and indie-pop eccentricity." (Jim Derogatis). Having made appearances at ACL Music Fest, SXSW, Voodoo Fest, as well as on-screen in movies like Catfish and NBC's The Voice (earning singular praise from Rolling Stone as "the only artist you'd want to listen to a complete album from"), Choffel feels equally at home singing in a dimly lit club as she does front and center in front of (literally) millions. She has opened for a diverse array of artists including Buena Vista Social Club, Suzanne Vega, Davíd Garza, and many others. As a songwriter she has won multiple awards in both the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and the International Songwriting Contest. She has toured throughout the U.S. and Europe, and Texas Music Magazine named her most recent album Hello Goodbye (2017) as one of the top 10 albums of the year. Since 2017, Choffel has trickled out a handful of singles and is currently working on a new album produced by Davíd Garza to be released in the fall of 2023. suzannachoffel.com

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Before there was Americana, before there was Texas country, Two Tons of Steel front man Kevin Geil and his original band, Dead Crickets, rocked a sound that blended the best of musical worlds and pushed the envelope of “Texas” sound with a signature brand of country meets punk.

The San Antonio–based group packed the small bars and local hangouts and quickly became the Alamo City’s most-loved band, earning them a spot on the cover of Billboard magazine. It was the beginning of a 20-year journey for Geil and the 4-piece ensemble.

Releasing Two Tons Of Steel in 1994 and Crazy For My Baby in 1995 on Blue Fire Records, a sponsorship deal with Lone Star Beer quickly followed. Dead Crickets, renamed Two Tons of Steel in 1996 began traveling outside of Texas, including stops at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennesse, the National Theater in Havana, Cuba, and European tours, to greet fans who had embraced their Texas-born sound. In 1996 they released Oh No! on their independent label, Big Bellied Records. They followed up the passion project with a live recording at the legendary Gruene Hall in Gruene, Texas, taped during a Two Ton Tuesday Show in 1998.

2023 marked the band’s 27th year of “Two Ton Tuesday Live from Gruene Hall.” The summer-long event has drawn over 230,000 fans since it began its annual run in 1995. The popular concert series was captured in Two Ton Tuesday Live, a DVD-CD combo released on Palo Duro Records in 2006. Also that year, the band’s first national release, Vegas, produced by Grammy Award–winning producer Lloyd Maines on the Palo Duro label, took them to No. 7 on the Americana Music Charts and was one of the top 20 releases of 2006.

Two Tons released Not That Lucky in 2009. The album peaked at No. 4 on the Americana Music Charts and made Two Tons of Steel a band to watch. Along the way, the band has collected a number of awards. To date, Two Tons has cleaned up at home, winning Band of the Year on 12 separate occasions and Album of the Year for its self-titled debut. Two Tons has also been named Best Country Band by the San Antonio Current 10 times. Geil also has nabbed Best Male Vocal honors four times.

Two Tons of Steel’s reach extends beyond their live gigs. In 2003, the band was filmed during a “Two Ton Tuesday” gig for the IMAX film, Texas: The Big Picture, which played at the IMAX Theatre in the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin and has been seen as far away as Japan. The band also has been featured as supporting characters in award winning author Karen Kendall’s romance novel, First Date.

Two Tons Of Steel is Kevin Geil, Jake “Sidecar” Marchese on upright bass, Brian Duarte on lead guitar and Rich Alcorta on drums

Hailing from Amarillo, Texas, Andrew participated in choir, acapella groups, and any form of entertainment he could be a part of. Metal Bands? Check. MC'ing the high-school talent show? Check. A Vocal Performance degree in Opera? Check.

Music was an integral part of Andrew's time with the Marine Corps, as well. From leading cadences during PT to belting out Third Eye Blind while being deployed in Iraq, music got Andrew through the best and worst times.

Andrew now resides in San Marcos, Texas & loves being in (and a part of) the heart of Texas Country's roots. You can find him performing nearly every weekend around Gruene, New Braunfels, Austin & the surrounding hill country.

Future Museums was started in 2009 by Arkansas native Neil Lord. It started as mostly minimal guitar meditations, but the project has now evolved into a collaboration within the Austin ambient/pysch/experimental music community. It regularly features members of Single Lash, Xander Harris, and TV Honest and has in the past featured members of Woodsman, Poppy Red, SW/MM/NG, Mini Dresses, Voyageurs, Dr. Nod and more. Future Museums has also released music via Holodeck Records, Fire Talk, and Mirror Universe. In January 2017 Keeled Scales released Visible Nest, a return to Lord's solo roots—8 beautifully meandering ambient drones that drizzle, lope, and gallop beneath the blood. It's a meditative album, that is somehow grand, intimate, and byzantine, and reminiscent of Brian Eno's best Ambient work. futuremuseums.bandcamp.com

Born and raised in small Texas towns, the members of Good Looks met and began playing together in Austin. Songwriter Tyler Jordan grew up in a South Texas coastal town dominated by the petrochemical industry, his childhood steeped in the tension between nature and industry, exploitation abundantly present and the wealth gap on full display. His father’s church, described by Tyler as “cult-like in its intensity,” was homebase and where he learned to sing. Tyler eventually met lead guitarist Jake Ames in the late-night song-swap circles of the Kerrville Folk Festival campground (where they would also meet Buck Meek and Adrianne Lenker pre-Big Thief). They shared their mutual love of the Texas hill country canon (Blaze Foley, Townes Van Zandt, and Willie Nelson), a love of cheap diner food, thrift store baseball caps, and a healthy dose of harmless shit-talking. They began playing in bands together, backing up other songwriters and taking turns in the spotlight. They sought out producer Dan Duszynski (Loma, Cross Record, Jess Williamson) to engineer their debut album. What would form was Good Looks, a blue-collar political indie-rock band with healthy doses of Replacements swagger and shimmering, desert rock riffs not unlike The War On Drugs. goodlooksband.com

Janie is a Texas Red Dirt country crooner captivating hearts with her powerhouse vocals and soulful heart bringing her music to life. Her songs are sassy and sweet sprinkled with a little bit of spice; but don't be fooled by the boots and hat, she has soul and rock running through her veins. Janie is up for country female vocalist of the year for the Josie Music Awards in October at the Grand Ole Opry. janiebalderas.com

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Jordan Moser is a songwriter and filmmaker based in Austin. Upon retiring from a decade-long career as a professional dancer, Jordan immediately revealed his lifelong devotion to the craft of songwriting, self-releasing albums and finding community in the Austin music scene. Paste Magazine described Long Night (Keeled Scales 2019) as, “understated, but quietly vibrant and unexpectedly absorbing.” “Moser reveals himself as a contemplative, wandering soul, soaked in an age-old cynicism and plainspoken wisdom.” (Secret Meeting, UK). Featuring Dailey Toliver, Molly Burch, Jeff Crozier, Long Night was recorded in Fayetteville, Arkansas at Homestead Recording. 2023 brings the release of his album Peril on Keeled Scales.  Recorded in Wimberley, Texas, Peril features Dailey Toliver, Natalie Jane Hill, Little Mazarn and Bob Hoffnar and was mixed by Dan Duszynski.

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Manzy Lowry was born in West Texas but has called many places home across the Southwest. Consequently, his music is a combination of familiar sounds that cannot be made to fit neatly into one genre. Manzy’s musical influences began with his grandmother’s love for the folk and hymns along with his brother’s love for rock and roll with a blues flair. In college, Manzy was introduced to the sounds of The Band, Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt, Tom Petty, and Jason Boland. Inspired, he picked up a guitar and soon began playing, writing, and performing. Manzy is now known for his original ballads that are rough around the edges and dusty like an old book left on the shelf. His stories can paint pictures that transport your mind to a particular place in time. Manzy’s compositions are unique and authentic even if that means going against popular demand. The result: a sound that you didn’t know you were missing. Manzy has traveled all across the United States performing. His third album, Warm Wine, is a collection of stories ranging from sweet to difficult times or a cross between the two. Produced and recorded by David Beck at Fast Horse Studios, Warm Wine was released in 2018. Faced with the difficulty of categorizing his own music, Manzy asks that you give a listen and decide for yourself. Manzy has opened for popular bands including Billy Jo Shaver, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Dean Dillon, Hayes Carll, Corb Lund, and Shane Smith and the Saints. He has shared the stage with The Tallent Brothers, the Possum Posse, Doug Moreland, and Mike and the Moonpies. In 2014, Manzy was accepted into The Last Honky Tonk Music Series. manzylowry.com  

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Imagine Ben Harper and Ray Lamontagne heading over to Abbey Road in a Cadillac convertible to pick up John Lennon and Paul McCartney so they can catch the tail end of The Reverend Al Green’s sermon… Ray Prim is a soulful singer-songwriter hailing from the vibrant music scene of Austin, Texas. Prim’s music is a unique blend of soul, folk, and R&B, with powerful vocals and thoughtful lyricism that resonates deeply with listeners. His captivating live performances have earned him a loyal fanbase, and he has played at iconic venues such as the Continental Club and the Paramount. rayprim.com

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