Slaid Cleeves
Slaid Cleeves is an Austin, Texas-based singer-songwriter whose plainspoken, deeply felt songs have earned him a devoted following over three decades of recording and touring. Born in South Berwick, Maine, and raised in New England, Cleeves found his musical home in Texas, where the storytelling traditions of country and folk music gave shape to his…
Los Surfvivers
Los Surfvivers Hailing from the South Texas coast, Los Surfvivers are a power trio of lifelong friends dedicated to creating the ultimate coastal sound waves. Seamlessly floating between high-energy surf rock, heavy dub, and laid-back reggae rhythms, the band captures the exact essence of long sunny days and endless Texas summer nights. With a massive…
Hot Nut Riviters
Hot Nut Riviters The Hot Nut Riveters are an Austin, Texas-based acoustic band led by multi-instrumentalist and singer Guy Forsyth. Known for a self-described “recession-era” sound, they blend traditional blues, folk, country, and bluegrass. The ensemble—featuring up to seven voices and an eclectic mix of instruments like the ukulele, accordion, and trumpet—delivers animated, theatrical performances….
8 1/2 Souvenirs
8 1/2 Souvenirs Formed in earnest in 1994 by French-born guitarist and singer Olivier Giraud, then buttressed by Glover Gill’s piano and accordion skills, 8½ Souvenirs came to local acclaim with happy hours at venerable South Congress speakeasy the Continental Club. A musical confluence of European cafe society and rockabilly, slacker, and jazz fans -…