Pendulum Hearts

If you are out among the neon signs of Austin’s vibrant nightlife and you happen to see the name “Pendulum Hearts” glowing on the marquee, forget whatever else you may have planned for that night and scoot your honky-tonkin’ butt into that venue. Night after night, the group tears through a hip-shaking, two-stepping triple-shot of Western Swing, Jazz Manouche and Rockabilly. The hard-hitting band consists of Chase Risinger (guitar & vocals) Tony Perez (fiddle) and a rotating cast of rhythm section players and soloists including notable names such as Josh Hoag (Asleep at the Wheel, Brennan Leigh) and Zack Sapunor (Dale Watson, Hot Club of Cowtown).

Since the tender age of 13, Chase Risinger has been charming audiences with his eccentric song-writing and guitar-playing. Navigating a diverse terrain of genres, he writes about everything from extraterrestrial love to cheap beer and Buddhism. With his contagious rhythms and imaginative melodies, he has carved out a unique sound to go along with his quirky crooning.

Tony Perez graduated from Northern Arizona University with a degree in musical performance and then proceeded to blaze his way into the Austin music scene. He is a furiously talented violinist who consistently works the crowd up into a frenzy with his lively and exhilarating solos. His expert playing seamlessly weaves from western swing to classical motifs, from red hot jazz to country fiddling.

Ludwig Van Beethoven once said “To play a wrong note is insignificant, to play without passion is inexcusable.” This is the essence of the only rule in the Pendulum Hearts; never phone it in, leave it all on the stage and everyone walks away a sweaty mess. Whether you catch these hard-hitting cats at a swanky nightclub, a sweaty honky-tonk or a backyard BBQ, you’re in for an energetic evening of whimsical song-writing, spirited solos, slap happy upright bass, and the undeniable urge to grab a partner and boogie.