Briscoe with Max McNown
West of It All, the debut album from Americana folk-rock band Briscoe, is a coming-of-age soundtrack set against the backdrop of the Texas Hill Country. Written in the Lone Star State and recorded in North Carolina, it’s an album that charts its own musical geography, with production from Grammy nominee Brad Cook (Bon Iver, Waxahatchee, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats) and adventurous songwriting that bridges the gap between classic American roots music and its modern-day incarnation. From free backyard performances on the outskirts of UT Austin’s campus to sold-out gigs at Antone’s Nightclub and The Continental Club Gallery, Briscoe’s growth — like the group’s music itself — has been organic. Bandmates Truett Heintzelman and Philip Lupton met as teenagers, reunited as students at UT Austin, and built their grassroots following the old-school way: by carving out a sound that nodded to the golden era of folk, rock, and pop music, then getting onstage and building a genuine relationship with their audience. Signed by ATO Records while still pursuing undergraduate degrees, the Texas natives wrote West of It All as graduation loomed in the distance, funneling the stories of their college experience — from heartbreak to hard-won lessons to weekend trips into the rural countryside — into a raw, rugged blend of classic and contemporary influences. With contributions from drummer Matt McCaughan (Bon Iver) and multi-instrumentalist Phil Cook (Megafaun, Hiss Golden Messenger), West of It All offers a singular version of genre-fluid folk music, from rootsy rave-ups like “The Well” to brainy, literary songs like “Sparrows.” It’s a self-assured album that follows no directions but its very own, stacked organic performance and sharp songwriting that negotiates the transition from adolescence to adulthood. Meet Briscoe VIP Upgrade • Pre-show Meet & Greet and photo opportunity• Access to a 2-song soundcheck performance• Tour poster, signed by Briscoe• Early entry into the venue
The Wilder Blue with The Jenkins Twins
“There is music. And then there is The Wilder Blue, who feel so transcendent, they’re in a category all of their own.” —Saving Country Music The Wilder Blue began in 2019 when Zane Williams, already a seasoned troubadour with seven solo albums under his belt, pulled together a select group of multi-talented musicians from theTexas music scene. Their debut album HillCountry(2020) and its follow-up TheWilderBlue(2022) garnered comparisons to early Eagles and 80’s-era Alabama by interweaving five-part harmonies with bluegrassy arrangements of folk-rock and country songs.For their newest release Super Natural in the fall of 2023, the band enlisted Grammy-nominated Brent Cobb to produce the album and perform on the title track, a song he and the band co-wrote in the studio. Brent’s groovy, vintage sensibilities proved a naturalfit for a bandwith influences as diverse as Little Feat, Del McCoury, and Robert Earl Keen. A cover of the Eagle’s classic “Seven Bridges Road” also features band admirer Luke Combs, who has addedThe Wilder Blue to his 2025 stadium tour lineup.Twenty years before he was fronting a break-out band, Zane Williams was a solo coffee-house performer and aspiring songwriter in Nashville. After moving back to his native Texas in2008 he eventually became a dancehall staple and respected songwriter with cuts by the likesof Pat Green, Kevin Fowler, and Cody Johnson. To the surprise of his fans (and the bemusement of his booking agent), Zane announced the formation of the new group in 2019by soliciting band names from his fans and promising lifetime free tickets to anyone whose suggestion was picked. (The winning name “Hill Country” had to be changed just after the release of their first album due to a trademark conflict, but the winner is still on the guest list for life!)Multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter Andy Rogers was the only member of Zane’sformer band to join the new group. Born and raised in Lebanon, TN, Rogers learned bluegrasschops from an early age and excelled on bass, banjo, dobro, guitar, and just about anythingwith strings. Rogers moved to Denton, TX in 2004 to study jazz bass at the University of NorthTexas and made a long-term home in the eclectic arts community he found there. Playing in aseries of rock and country gigs eventually led him to join the Zane Williams band on bass andvocals in 2016.Looking over the Texas music scene for likely bandmates, Williams sent a text to a singer-songwriter and lead guitar player whose voice had caught his ear a few years before on localradio. Paul Eason was ensconced at the time in a comfortable guitar gig with Texas stapleKevin Fowler but was immediately intrigued by the notion of joining forces. Originally fromHouston, TX but living at the time in San Antonio, Eason fronted various bands beginning in his teens and released two solo albums in the early 2000’s before joining the Fowler band full time.A third solo album followed in 2016, which showcased his distinctive lead vocals, southwestern aesthetics, and impeccable guitar playing.Eason, in turn, vividly recalled meeting a singing drummer named Lyndon Hughes who had been with the Roger Creager band. Eason and Williams paid a visit to the studio in theWoodlands, TX where Hughes was working as an engineer, producer, drummer, and vocalist.Singing together that day on a new song Williams had written called “Dixie Darlin’,” the threerealized they were onto something special. Hughes, a Houston native, brought a wide range ofskills to the new band. His effortless harmony vocals, his versatile drumming, and his ears asan engineer and producer would end up having a major affect on the shaping the sound of the band.
Dylan Wheeler with Matt Williams
About the artist:East Texas native, Dylan Wheeler dropped his debut EP “Tell Me If I’m Wrong” in November of 2018 and since, his name has continued to be added to lists of emerging singer/songwriters to watch in the Texas/Red dirt music scene. The 25-year-old out of Edgewood Texas didn’t begin his musical journey until age 22 after leaving the oilfield to pursue his dream of becoming a touring musician. The dynamic singer/songwriter spent the last two years playing solo acoustic shows in and around college towns, helping him gain popularity amongst college crowds. Wheeler’s musical influences range from Rob Thomas and Jared Letto, to Aaron Lewis which has influenced his own sound. Wheeler’s vocals are packed with emotion, season and come out smooth, that, combined with his relatable lyrics and catchy tunes have certainly been the cause of his rapidly growing fan base. His newest tune, “Broke A$$ Kid” now sits at more than 2.3 million streams and has given Wheeler the momentum he needed to take his career to the next level. Wheeler has curated his own sound and style, whether it’s full band or solo acoustic, it’s certainly a show you won’t want to miss. Wheeler is already back in the studio pushing to release new songs before the end of the year.About Matt Williams:Matt Williams is an independent artist from Ponca City, OK. Matt was born and raised in Ponca City, then moved to Stillwater in 2018 to pursue music in a town that was known for it. Five years & hundreds of shows later, Matt & the band have started to make a name for themselves in the ever-evolving red-dirt scene, opening for powerhouse bands like Treaty Oak Revival & Giovannie & the Hired Guns among others, while also beginning to headline small rooms throughout the region. The band is rounded out with Clayton Peliti on drums, Ian Smith on bass, & Matt’s brother Mason Williams handling lead guitar duties while also serving as a main songwriter and singing background vocals. Matt and the band strive to put on an entertaining live show, pulling influence from red-dirt, metal, and many other genres. Putting an emphasis on genuine songwriting, Matt & the guys hope their listeners connect with the lyrics on the same level they do.
Pony Bradshaw
On his new album North Georgia Rounder, Pony Bradshaw leads the listener on an exploration of the woods, rivers, and mountains of Appalachia, more specifically, the area for which the album is named and he’s called home for the past 15 years. “It’s got its hooks in me,” Bradshaw says of North Georgia, and it shows, with songs that quickly establish a setting, much like the one he initiated with the album’s predecessor, Calico Jim. The sonic excursion includes stops along the Conasauga River, visits to the holler, and a few diversions—nearby Knoxville plays a supporting role, as do Louisiana and Arkansas. It’s an impressionistic journey of introspection and connection all at once.
Corb Lund
Corb Lund has received multiple CCMA, JUNO, and international award nominations and wins. A rural Albertan hailing from the foothills of the Rocky Mountains with a long family lineage of ranchers and rodeo people, Lund is about as authentic as they come. Embracing both his Western heritage and his indie rock past through his music, Lund has been known to filter a range of cowboy themes past and present through his unique lens – from rough-and-tumble tales of lawless frontier saloons to the somber realities of running a modern family ranch
