Golden Russet is a unique American cider/culinary apple - it's been called the Champagne Apple" - a bit ugly to look at but ferments beautifully. It's my favorite single varietal cider. Un-oaked, aged 11 months in neutral tank, soft acidity and notes of tropical fruit.
Maxwell Pearl is a Wimberley native songwriter based in Austin, TX who plays music from the Texas Hill Country and beyond. With a blend of country groove and poetic exploration, his music wanders amongst generations of folk traditions and cosmic country heroes.
Brand New Key is an indie Americana band with roots in bluegrass, country, queergrass, and folk. http://www.brandnewkeymusic.com/ @brandnewkeymusic
The Merles are a classic country/western swing band based out of South Austin, TX. https://themerles.com/ @themerles
We'll have our cyser (honey and cider co-ferment) Honey Thief for you two ways this year: first, our 2021 vintage made with Rome Beauty, Granny Smith, Fuji and Honeycrisp apples, double-fermented with Goodflow Texas honey, then backsweetened with the honey from our estate hives, which are lovingly maintained by local beekeeping extraordinaires, Two Hives Honey. Second, an Estate Cyser (honey used is all from our hives), aged two years in ex-Pinot Noir barrel, 11% and only 22 cases
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.
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
