Mitch McBain and Blake Myers were the founding members of Texas High Life, an Alt-Country band from Cypress, Texas. Originating in May of 2003, THL would begin to play all over Texas for the next 5 years. The change began to unfold in 2008 when Myers and McBain moved back to Cypress after college....
Jake released his first studio album titled Take Me Home. The CD contains 10 original songs featuring the work of Lloyd Maines and some of Nashville’s hottest players. Take Me Home awarded Jake a top 30 hit single called “Bullet Proof” which remained on the charts for several weeks. This success caught the attention...
During the spring of 2007, with an introduction by mutual friends, Blue Broussard and Chris Foster started a new music project, the Blue Broussard Band. Blue, a singer and songwriter, had been flirting with his musical ability throughout his college days at Sam Houston State University. He played his guitar for fun and learned...
After serving 4 years in the US Marine Corps and one tour of duty in Iraq, Scott Brown and Best friend Brandon Robelia returned home to Texas…guitars in hand. Scott and Brandon met in the Marine Corps in 1999. Scott had never picked up a guitar, and Brandon only knew a few chords. Eager...
A fifth generation cowboy, James Lann has traded in a rope and a saddle for a guitar and a song. Now equipped with Honky Tonk Kung Fu, his second album, Lann has completed a transformation from young new artist to esteemed songwriter and performer, a transformation that has been a long hard road. Brandishing...
It is fitting that a south of the border gamble nearly two decades ago would ultimately yield an acclaimed Texas troubadour. Cory Morrow’s humble artistic beginnings read like the gritty lyric of an unwritten Townes Van Zandt song. This straight-shooting musician, who drops his tenth solo release, titled “Brand New Me” on August 31,...
No Justice is back and better than ever. With a new album coming in June the band No Justice has found another gear. “We’re kind of a blend between groove rock and south western country style,” Steve Rice, lead singer of No Justice, said. “We don’t typically do the real twang-y country, but we...
Although he’s nominated for a Gruene with Envy Texas music award as New Artist of the Year, Casey Donahew’s actually got six years, three albums and a legion of fans behind him. Donahew began performing in Fort Worth at the now -defunct Thirsty Armadillo and R Bar when he was barely old enough to...
Wade Bowen was born and raised in Waco. He graduated from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, spent two years living in Austin and currently resides in New Braunfels with his wife and two sons. His self-released 2002 album Try Not To Listen consolidated his Texas success as its title tune went Top 10 on...
For most people the essential elements of life include things such as oxygen, water, and food. Yet, for Kristen Kelly and the Modern Day Drifters (2009 GWE Best New Artist and nominated for Band of the Year 2010 GWE Awards), music is equally as vital. The Drifters are a collection of passionate musicians who...
The Country genre today is one destined for the Dewey decimal system stretching on aisle after aisle with artists ranging from Hank Williams to Jewel. Establishing a pleasantly unique sound amid this influential mass is not an easy task for any artist, yet it’s one Cody Johnson has accomplished in a respectable way. Fusing...
After 2 years, over 600 shows, and 10,000 albums sold, The Statesboro Revue is running on all cylinders. Solidifying a lineup that rivals the best bands of all time and with a brand new, Grammy-winning David Z(Prince, Jonny Lang, Buddy Guy, Govt Mule, etc) produced album released on October 22nd 2009, they don’t appear...
Hailing from Lewisville, TX. their music has been described as Country, Country/Rock, Americana and ”other” depending on who you are asking. Regardless of how you choose to label it, one thing is certain – it’s music that comes from the heart and just about anybody that listens will find themselves relating to it. In November...
For more than a decade, Roger Creager built a reputation on his distinctive brand of hard-core, rabble-rousing Texas Country music, on his rich, full-bodied voice that can carry a tune for miles, and on his exceptional ability to work thousands of Texans into a rabid frenzy with his voice and guitar, in the great...
Rob Baird first picked up a guitar when he was 8 years old and hasn’t put it down since. A Memphis native, he spent most of his life working on farms and ranches across the heartland and was introduced to country music of all kinds.? He remembers friends introducing him to Chris Knight and...
Gary Kyle was recently in our studios and shared his love for God, the Pontiac Trans Am, and how his life has evolved over the past several years. Gary’s new album “Turn This Life Around” can be purchased on his website at www.garykylemusic.com. Today, with The No Standards Band by his side, Gary enjoys...
Micky Braun of Micky and the Motorcars recently stopped in the studio for a taping of Live from the Backroom. With 5 alb ums under their belt, Micky and the Motorcars are now established as one of the best-drawing bands on the lucrative Texas Music circuit. Idaho natives, Micky Braun (lead vocals and acoustic,...
Recently the lovely and talented Christen Sawyer stopped by our downtown studios, for a sneak peak at her upcoming single “One too many Saturday nights”. Listen to the whole show by clicking the link below. February 17, 2010 (Christen Sawyer) 100217.mp3
One of Texas Country Music’s finest, Jason Boland recently stopped by the studio for “Live from the Backroom”. Check out his live performance here. March 03, 2010 (Jason Boland)
Trent Willmon grew up on a ranch near Afton, Texas, without a television and only one radio station and thus learned to read at a young age. He spent his first years of high school studying agriculture and winning statewide awards in 4H and FFA. His focus started to change when his mother bought...
Over the past couple years, Brandon Rhyder has transformed himself and evolved into one of the most successful singer/songwriters plying his trade on the Texas highways and beyond. Many people have come to know Brandon Rhyder’s name and music over the last few years. Regionally he’s definitely a staple of the Texas scene and...
J.D. Newbury dropped by the studios and gave us a sneak peak at this debut single “Beer Makes You Lean”. Check out his interview here!! J.D.Newbury December 02, 2009 (J.D.Newbury)
With a rich history of music in his family, it’s no wonder music is an essential part of David Grace’s life. David was a four year letterman at Texas A & M Kingsville on the football team, while obtaining his degree. David stopped by the studios not long ago and gave us a sneak...
In the blink of an eye the Josh Abbott Band has gone from an unknown artist to one of the fastest rising young stars in Texas country. Playing over 250 shows this past year, he has been performing to packed houses all across Texas and Oklahoma including Texas hot spots such as Wild West...
Curtis Grimes in studio, and sings a song titled after a local mascot. Check it out here. Curtis Grimes November 11, 2009 (Curtis Grimes)
