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 Mariachi Continental de Austin
Mariachi
Mariachi Continental de Austin was founded in 1991 by Elida Rosales of Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico along with two of her children, Carmen and Emmanuel. Mariachi Continental de Austin has accompanied numerous international performers that have visited Austin, including Ana Barbara, Paquita la Del Barrio, Maribel Guardia, and Pedro Infante, Jr. They have a large repertoire of music, including traditional Mexican folklore as well as the common Tex-Mex favorites like Guan Tanamera, and every now and then, upon request, they’ll play a song or two in English.
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 Dertybird
Southern Rock
Since 2007, Dertybird has been ruffling its feathers in the Austin, Texas music scene. Here, the band has shaped its sound into a unique, yet familiar, style of Southern-Vinyl Rock that is delicately flavored with Crescent City Funk. Within just a few years, Dertybird has flown out of a pipe-dream and into a legitimate touring and recording band. They have proved themselves as a genuine Rock outfit with honest original songs and nothing but reverence for the art and music that have inspired them along their journey. Farther on the horizon for The Bird is much of the same as they focus on playing bigger, better venues and creating new music that will bring them back to The Nest to record a follow-up to Pure Analog. They hope to be releasing the next studio recording sometime in 2010.
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 Kalu James
Soul / Folk
Native Nigerian Kalu James may not look the part of an accomplished folk rock singer-songwriter, but the release of his second CD, "Dim the Lights," proved otherwise. Recorded in his home in Austin, Texas, Dim the Lights showcases Kalu's affecting lyrics with his unique style of vocal delivery. Kalu says, "Music is a journal for me. It's a way for me to express and chronicle my days. Some people have diaries. I have music. Instead of defining myself by putting my music in a box called a 'genre,' I consider it 'feel' music. I want to connect to people by letting them know how I feel. Maybe they feel that way, too, and it creates a link between us."
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 Los T-Birds
Conjunto
For over 30 years these gentlemen have performed with the best in Tejano, Conjunto, Blues, Jazz, R&B, and Country bands. The last 10 years they were, and continue to be, very successful as members of Los Texas Wranglers. They formed Los T-Birds in June 2007 to expand their musical talents into a more home-style type of Conjunto. Being from Austin, Texas, where bands need to be diversified to fit in, Los T-Birds do Country, Blues, and Rock n Roll oldies too. Los T-Birds have a true Austin sound with focus on strong traditional conjunto. Anyone who has seen Los Texas Wranglers will be pleased to hear Los T-Birds.
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 BettySoo
Folk Rock
With her latest album, Heat Sin Water Skin, BettySoo adds some welcome edge and grit to the heartbreaker ballads and bell-pure vocals she’s come to be known for. Teamed with seasoned producer Gurf Morlix, BettySoo has made a record worth sitting up and paying attention to. Her vocals are striking, the players strong, the sound gripping, and the lyrics compelling. As for genre, she’s still nestled in the folk-rock world, but she is bringing something new to her listeners. “There’s a little gospel, some straight-ahead folk, a bit of twang, and maybe even a familiar oldie with a new twist. Be ready for a surprise.”
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 Dale Watson
Americana Country
Dale Watson has made a career out of defying contemporary country music standards. He’s remained tried and true to the spirit of authentic country giants like Johnny Cash, Buck Owens and Merle Haggard, and in the process has grown into an artist equal in stature. Over his 25-plus year career, Dale has released one country classic after the next, while raising the roof with fiery performances at the smallest of honky-tonk dives to legendary music halls like The Grand Ole Opry. Following up his critically acclaimed 2007 release From The Cradle To The Grave, Dale released The Truckin’ Sessions: Volume Two. Through sharp songwriting and soulful baritone vocals, Dale captures both the humor and sadness of lives lived on the road, while imparting empathy for these mythic characters of America’s highways.
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 Rattletree Marimba
Zimbabwean Dance
Rattletree Marimba is a Zimbabwean style marimba band based in Austin, Texas. They play high-energy dance and trance music that is guaranteed to get the dance floor moving from the first song! They have played the stage at some of Austin's biggest music festivals, including First Night Austin, Eeyore’s Birthday, Bob Marley Fest, and Pecan Street Festival. In 2008 and 2009, Rattletree was invited to play the world music showcase at the SXSW festival. Through all this, Rattletree has managed to stay true to its roots in traditional Zimbabwean spirituality. The Shona people of Zimbabwe have spent more than 1000 years perfecting the intense grooves that Rattletree is blessed to transmit to its audience. Come share the joy and be a part of this music!
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 Fallon Franklin
Americana Pop
Fallon Franklin has been writing and singing since she was a young girl. Growing up in Texas, her roots are in folk, pop, blues, and country. Her current solo release, Unconscious But Upright, portrays Fallon's versatile influences. She can croon a country tune like "Be Ok" and then belt out the rock anthem "Deflated" within a couple of tracks of one another. Her timeless writing style appeals to all ages and genres and her voice has been compared to Stevie Nicks, Jewel, and Patty Griffin, among other greats. Fallon performs frequently, playing about 18 shows a month. She is truly an artist see in person and has many open doors awaiting her.
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 Jonas Alvarez
Latin
Jonas Alvarez’s music combines Latin sounds and rhythms with passionate vocals and inspiring lyrics. His words and melodies are a fusion of musical genres, cultures, and ideas that all people can understand. Jonas Alvarez was the front man for Alteza, 2005 Austin Music Awards “World Music Band” winners. Jonas’ songs have been recognized by the Austin Songwriters Group and in the International Songwriters Competition in Nashville. Jonas then formed the band “Jonas Alvarez” and in 2008, out of 2,000 artists, Jonas Alvarez was selected for Disc Makers' Independent Music World Series "Midwest Heavy Hitters" CD Compilation and voted 2nd Best Latin Traditional Band for the 2009 Austin Music Awards! The band continues to have a busy schedule and is working on their next recording.
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 Hosea Hargrove
Blues
Hosea has played his rootsy style of blues in and around Austin for more than fifty years, schooling such notables as Bill Campbell and Jimmy Vaughan along the way. Don’t look for guitar pyrotechnics at a Hosea show, just straight form the soul simplicity that is the very definition of the blues. Hosea’s rich legacy of song is something that must be experienced. One of the best of his kind and one of the last of his kind, Hosea Hargrove is the real thing. |
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 Mike and the Moonpies
Honky Tonk
Mike and the Moonpies delivers the kind of country music we love - tear-in-our-beer, steel and fiddle laden honky tonk with a classic sensibility that keeps you company in a dark bar on a lonely and rowdy night. Fronted by Mike Harmeier, the quartet proves about as authentic as it gets, and to catch one of their shows at the Hole in the Wall is to experience Austin at it’s most essential. Harmeier’s tough twang settles like worn in leather, cut with a broken, aching drawl that splits the difference between George Strait and George Jones with a distinctive Texas flair.
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 Aimee Bobruk
Indie Folk / Pop
Introducing herself to Austin with 2005 EP Small Town Girl, Aimee Bobruk quickly became a featured songwriter by Central Texas DJs like KUT’s Teresa Ferguson (Femme FM), KOOP’s Sandra Beckmire and Rick Star of Fredericksburg’s KFAN (“Rebel Radio”). She’s shared the stage with the likes of Butch Hancock, Alejandro Escovedo and David Garza. And for the past year, Bobruk has held down a Tuesday-night residency with fellow songstress, Hilary York, at Austin’s The Scoot Inn, where her songs have held their own against many of Austin’s most talented musicians. Her latest album is The Safety Match Journal.
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 Capital City Men's Chorus
Traditional and not-so-traditional selections for men's voices
The mission of the CCMC is to provide a creative and welcoming environment for gay men to perform high quality, diverse choral music that is entertaining and inspirational to its audience. Under the leadership of its current artistic director, Jeffrey Jones-Ragona, the CCMC remains a volunteer organization and is a member of the Gay and Lesbian Association (GALA) of Choruses, an international association of almost two hundred men's, women's, and mixed choruses dedicated to providing leadership and inspiration to the lesbian and gay choral movement through excellence in the choral arts. Now in its 21st season, the CCMC is recognized as a vibrant part of the Austin arts community.
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For band contact information, please call or email Vincent Kitch with the Cultural Arts Division of the Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office at (512) 974-9310. |
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