Johnny NicholasAlthough Johnny Nicholas’ career as an artist is well documented, his connection with South Louisiana music and culture and the influence it had on his storied musical career is not as well known.After finishing school, Johnny hit the road hitchhiking and hopping freight trains in search of the artists and music he loved. His […]
David GrissomDavid Grissom has toured and recorded with artists such as Buddy Guy, John Mellencamp, Joe Ely, Storyville, The Allman Brothers Band, The Dixie Chicks, Chris Isaak, Robben Ford, John Mayall, and Ringo Starr. His songs have been recorded by John Mayall, Rita Coolidge, Trisha Yearwood, Lee Ann Womack, and Storyville among others. David moved […]
A Special evening w/ Ray BensonAt a towering 6’7”, the Philadelphia-born Ray Benson is considered a giant in the industry. However, it’s his contributions to music history, not his height, that have made him a dominant figure on the music scene since 1970. Ray Benson is the front man and founder of the world-renowned Western […]
Jeremy NailAUSTIN, Texas – Jeremy Nail spins stories with a novelist’s eye (“Clarksville”) and poet’s heart (“Second Wind”). Witness Ghost of Love. The rapidly rising songwriter’s new collection simply spotlights an artist in peak form (the title track). The album frequently delivers vivid snap shots as wildly cinematic (“Nothing But a Song”) as they are […]
Matt Giles, Michael "Cornbread" Traylor , Jorge Castillo & John BushThis is what happens when the sidemen get together! The Drakes are a rock and roll band out of Austin, TX. Comprised of mostly sidemen, they've been playing together since the fall of 2006. What started out as a weekly get together as a way […]
Walt WilkinsSongwriter, singer, traveler, troubadour - the calling I answered, the life I chose, the way I make my way. I chose to go full time on this road 25 years ago. Its been a spiritual quest, an amazing trip, at turns heartbreaking & transcendent. In that time I've made 9 solo records, 4 records […]
Paige DeChausse, Andrea Magee, Violet Lea, Cari Hutson, and Kelly GreenA lady love project forged through new and old friendships, formed over a kitchen table and a couple of bottles of wine. PAACK began as nothing more than an excuse for a couple of girls to get together, howl, drink wine and sing some songs.After […]
Joshua Ray WalkerOnce the best-kept secret of Dallas’ music scene, Joshua Ray Walker catapulted himself into the international spotlight with his 2019 debut, Wish You Were Here. An album of character-driven songwriting and golden-era Texas twang, Wish You Were Here didn’t just nod to the larger-than-life troubadours who’d inspired Walker’s craft — it brought him […]
Justin JeansonneSinger, Songwriter and former Marine, Justin Jeansonne is based out of Mobile, Alabama. Once home, Justin chose to pursue his love for Country Music. Justin’s Honky Tonk roots keep him grounded and fuel his passion for creating true traditional Outlaw Country Music. Currently Justin is blazing a trail through The South promoting his new […]
Love & ChaosNestled somewhere between the beauty of love and the turmoil of chaos comes the unique sound from Texas artists and long-time co-collaborators, AJ Vallejo & Kendall Beard.Both artists on their own, have quite an impressive resume of experience in the music world. AJ fronting his heavy-touring Sony recording act Austin rock band, Vallejo […]
Tyler McCollum Tyler McCollum’s style of singing & songwriting touches on the Country, Americana, Blues & Folk genres. He began playing guitar and writing at the age of 10 in his hometown of Conroe, TX and later spent formative years in Stephenville TX, Nashville TN, and now Austin TX, where he currently lives. McCollum’s devotion […]
StarkitectRichard Weiss has been making music and architecture in Austin for 30 years. He played 5 SXSW showcases, was an Austin Music Award’s Best Pop Band winner, fronts Austin’s premier Hedwig and the Angry Inch tribute band (The Sideways Grimace) and plays perfect albums live front-to-back (Van Halen, Radiohead, R.E.M.) with the band Recovering.When he […]
Pat ByrneNew Album Pre-release Show!Into the Light, the new LP from Texas (by way of Ireland) songwriter Pat Byrne melds two musical cultures known for introspective lyricism and raw, from-the-heart emotionality. At times intimate and sweeping, the record speaks to the universal with a direct, plain-spoken authority. Intimate confessionals give way to anthemic, exhilarating Rock […]
The Resentments (Bruce Hughes, Scrappy Jud Newcomb, Jeff Plankenhorn, Miles Zuniga, John Chipman. They always have special guests!The Resentments are not a band, yet they are exactly what a band should be: five guys playing together for the song, the music.” - Rob Patterson, Dallas Observer See Less
The Hard TruthSometimes it is just a song that brings artists together, as it was for the Hard Truth in the winter of 2015. At a singer-songwriter showcase in downtown Austin, Lauren was slotted to perform approximately one hour after the songwriting duo of Matthew and John. When the boys finished their set, they hung […]
David GrissomDavid Grissom has toured and recorded with artists such as Buddy Guy, John Mellencamp, Joe Ely, Storyville, The Allman Brothers Band, The Dixie Chicks, Chris Isaak, Robben Ford, John Mayall, and Ringo Starr. His songs have been recorded by John Mayall, Rita Coolidge, Trisha Yearwood, Lee Ann Womack, and Storyville among others. David moved […]
Guy Forsyth & Jesika BaileyThe remarkable voice of Jeska Forsyth, who married Guy early in 2018 is the Yin to Guy Forsyth’s Yang. Jeska, a singer since childhood, started performing in 3rd Grade theatre and never stopped. She once sang the National Anthem for Nascar and was accompanied by F-16 Fighter jets, and ruled the […]
Madam RadarHaving ditched the North Georgia mountains for Austin earlier this decade, Kelly Green, Kody Lee, and Jace Cadle, along with Violet Lea - who they met in the city through a Craigslist ad, are a band on the ascent. And with good reason. The group’s blend of Americana, country and blues quickly made them […]
Matt Giles, Michael "Cornbread" Traylor , Jorge Castillo & John BushThis is what happens when the sidemen get together! The Drakes are a rock and roll band out of Austin, TX. Comprised of mostly sidemen, they've been playing together since the fall of 2006. What started out as a weekly get together as a way […]
Walt WilkinsSongwriter, singer, traveler, troubadour - the calling I answered, the life I chose, the way I make my way. I chose to go full time on this road 25 years ago. Its been a spiritual quest, an amazing trip, at turns heartbreaking & transcendent. In that time I've made 9 solo records, 4 records […]
Paige DeChausse, Andrea Magee, Violet Lea, Cari Hutson, and Kelly GreenA lady love project forged through new and old friendships, formed over a kitchen table and a couple of bottles of wine. PAACK began as nothing more than an excuse for a couple of girls to get together, howl, drink wine and sing some songs.After […]
Robynn Shayne Album ReleaseRobynn Shayne is an Austin, Tx based singer songwriter/ Country recording artist who has been sharing her sweeter than sweet ear candy with the World for the past 10 years. Robynn has played shows in Las Vegas with Gary Sinise for Salute to The Troops, travels to Ireland and The UK to […]
A tribute to the music of The EaglesWe haven’t made a Bio yet. We will someday. Maybe. Possibly.Until then, Keep Faking It
The Lost Austin BandCosmic Austin: that genre-bending intersection where the best of the Texas songwriters meets Folk and Rock & Roll. And who was there for a lot of it, who helped make that music and who continues that tradition with their own songs coupled with the iconic tunes of that time? The Lost Austin […]
The King Of Dieselbilly and his Court - David Carroll and Rick Richards. Vaxed and relaxedUpon tallying how many decades he’s worked as a professional guitar slinger, Telecaster master Bill Kirchen quips, “Well, they don't make 50 years like they used to.” They don’t often make careers like his, either. From performing with his Who […]
Patrice PikePatrice Pike burst on to the music scene as the electric front woman for the seminal Austin jam band Sister Seven. She was honing her creativity as a vocalist and songwriter at Booker T. Washington School for performing and visual arts as well as the legendary music programs at the University of North Texas […]
The Resentments (Bruce Hughes, Scrappy Jud Newcomb, Jeff Plankenhorn, Miles Zuniga, John Chipman. They always have special guests!The Resentments are not a band, yet they are exactly what a band should be: five guys playing together for the song, the music.” - Rob Patterson, Dallas Observer See Less
