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/
Brand New Key is an indie Americana band with roots in bluegrass, country, queergrass, and folk. http://www.brandnewkeymusic.com/ @brandnewkeymusic
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
James cut his teeth in the Philadelphia indie rock scene, toured the Northeast as frontman to bands like The Sobriquets and The Way Home, spent half a decade in the woods of the Hudson Valley shedding, and now brings his potent voice and ebullient energy to ATX. Powerhouse vocals over woodsy guitars, literate songs times wry banter, floor-to-ceiling dynamics plus wall-to-wall heart. @schwaejames https://jameshearne.com/booking
Deer Fellow is an indie folk-pop duo with a “keen sense of songcraft.” deerfellow.com @deerfellow
The Merles are a classic country/western swing band based out of South Austin, TX. https://themerles.com/ @themerles
The Foxtones is an Austin-based six-piece neo-soul band - we like to say we're R&B with a sprinkle of Funk. Brass, rhythm, and vocal pyrotechnics combine to create a soulful and distinctive sound guaranteed to make you groove. Join them for a special holiday themed set fireside at the Cidery!
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/
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.
