The insightful lyrics of Austin-based duo Hardened and Tempered take root in the storytelling traditions of folk and country and flourish with textured harmonies, revealing an intimate look at the human condition with dark wit and pointed wisdom. www.hardenedandtempered.com
Curtis McMurtry is a singer-songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist from Austin, TX. Influenced by Fiona Apple, Billy Strayhorn and Tom Waits, Curtis' songs combine sinister lyrics with sophisticated orchestration. https://www.curtismcmurtrymusic.com/
B. Sterling is a songwriter that truly draws you in with his dynamic vocals and refined, compelling lyrics. http://bsterlingmusic.com/ @bsterlingmusic
Deer Fellow is an indie folk-pop duo with a “keen sense of songcraft.” deerfellow.com
Garage punk or vintage rock - whatever you wanna call it, 5 women coming together to play kick-ass music
Caros Amigos is Austin's new Brazilian Choro band featuring flute (Julie Koidin), saxophone (Scotty McIntosh), 7-string guitar (Adam Carney) and percussion (Sergio Santos). Started in 2021 Choro is an instrumental Brazilian popular music genre which originated in 19th century Rio de Janeiro. Despite its name, the music often has a fast and happy rhythm.
Long Prairie is an Austin-based Americana singer/songwriter. Born and raised in the northwoods of Minnesota, now residing in the Texas Hill Country. @longprairiemusic www.longprairiemusic.com
Emily Herring is a honkytonk, Americana and Western Swing musician based in San Marcos, TX. She loves floating through Western swing, gypsy jazz and traditional country influences to combine into her own signature sound. Her songs are poetry, wrought with pedal steel, dobro, telecaster, a careful reverence, and an honest eye. Stretching across Texas and the new West, with songs that recall the last fifty years of country music in a sound all their own.
