Dale Watson, the Austin-based honky-tonker carries on in the tradition of Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson with his “Ameripolitan” brand of American roots music. Dubbed the silver pompadoured, baritone beltin’, Lone Star beer drinkin’, honky-tonk hellraiser by The Austin Chronicle, Watson sat in with Jimmy Kimmel’s house band as a guest on Jimmy…
Willie Pipkin is one of those musicians who has quietly become part of the fabric of Austin’s roots music scene. A versatile guitarist with deep blues roots, he’s equally at home playing swing, bluegrass, rock ‘n’ roll, and classic American roots music. Whether leading his own band or backing some of the city’s finest players,…
Heybale has been keeping classic honky-tonk alive with the kind of authenticity, from it’s legendary musician lineup, that’s hard to find anymore. Rather than chasing modern country trends, Heybale digs deep into the sounds of Hank Williams, Buck Owens, Ray Price, and Merle Haggard, mixing timeless country standards with originals that fit seamlessly alongside the…
Marshall Hood is one of those musicians who feels woven into the fabric of Austin’s music scene. A gifted guitarist, singer, and songwriter, he’s carried on the musical legacy of his uncle, the legendary Champ Hood, while carving out a style that’s entirely his own. After making his mark with The Belleville Outfit, Hood became…
The Mellows are an Austin-based rock & roll band that revives the timeless sounds of 1950s and ’60s American music with a fresh, modern twist. Originally formed by brothers Colton and Zane Turner and a group of childhood friends from Southern California, the band eventually made Austin home, where they have become regular performers at…
Dom Francis is an Austin-based singer-songwriter whose music blends folk, Americana, rock, country, and blues into richly atmospheric songs filled with vivid storytelling. Rather than following a single genre, Francis creates cinematic soundscapes inspired by life on the road, drawing from his experiences living throughout the Northeast, Missouri, Appalachia, El Paso, and now Austin. His…
Grammy nominated guitarist, singer and songwriter Bill Kirchen first gained national recognition as a founding father of Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen. His trademark guitar licks drove their Hot Rod Lincoln cut into the Top Ten in 1972. He has released over a dozen albums under his own name, and played guitar live…
Few musicians can claim a résumé like Earl Poole Ball. A longtime Austin resident and one of the most respected honky-tonk pianists in the country, Ball spent more than two decades touring and recording with Johnny Cash, while also working with legends including Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, Gram Parsons, The Byrds, Glen Campbell, and Marty…
The Blues Specialists aren’t just another Austin blues band—they’re part of the city’s musical history. The group was founded by East Austin blues legends T.D. Bell and Erbie Bowser, whose partnership stretched back to the 1940s before they reunited to help revive traditional Texas blues for a new generation. Today, the band carries on that…
Barfield, The Tyrant is one of Austin’s true live music originals. Led by veteran frontman Mike Barfield, the band blends Texas soul, funk, blues, garage rock, and a touch of psychedelic swagger into a high-energy show that’s become a staple of the city’s music scene. A longtime fixture at the Continental Club, Barfield has built…