Casper Rawls has been part of the Texas music scene since the 1970s, when he left his hometown of Helotes and became part of the Austin roots music community. Best known for his signature B-Bender Telecaster style, Rawls has spent decades as one of the city’s most respected sidemen, recording on more than 75 albums…
Louisiana Surf Department isn’t your typical Austin band. They roll into town with a little Louisiana swagger, a little Texas grit, and a whole lot of good-time energy. Their self-described “swampadelic country rock” sound pulls together blues, honky-tonk, Southern rock, and Americana into something that feels loose, soulful. Catch them live and you’ll see why…
Matt Kirk & The Güeyfarers bring a fresh take on Texas roots music, blending Americana, country, rock, blues, and folk into a sound they proudly call “Texicana.” Led by singer-songwriter Matt Kirk, the band pairs thoughtful songwriting with road-tested musicianship, drawing inspiration from the dance halls, backroads, and river towns of the Texas Hill Country.…
Jennifer Foster & The Audacity are a fixture on Austin’s soul and funk scene, delivering a powerful blend of Motown, R&B, blues, funk, and rock with the kind of musicianship the city is known for. Fronted by vocalist and bassist Jennifer Foster, the band combines original songs with timeless influences, creating performances that are soulful,…
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 Iguanas have been flying the New Orleans flag since 1989, mixing Tex-Mex, Cajun, R&B, rock, blues, Caribbean rhythms, and Latin grooves into a sound that’s unmistakably their own. Formed by Rod Hodges and anchored for decades by Joe Cabral, René Coman, and Doug Garrison, the band has never fit neatly into one genre—and that’s…
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…