Julie Slim is a Lebanese-American multi-lingual vocalist, known for her versatility in singing styles. With her band, RendezVous, her warm and precise interpretations of American and international classics transport listeners in a variety of jazz and latin rhythms. Julie has produced and released three CDs, with her latest, a full length album, “Promenade Sentimentale”, a collection of French standards dear to her heart. In 2015, Petite Fleur won best Jazz/Lounge song at The Akademia awards, recognizing excellence in music. In 2017, her original Sarabande de Solitude with pianist, Shawn Ellison, won an Honorable Merit Award at the International Songwriting Competition, landing her a spot in the 2018 SXSW Songwriters Showcase.

Palomino Shakedown is an Austin, Texas based six-piece band playing original music that merges the influences of traditional and alt-country, swing, Southern soul to folk, and 50's and 60's rock and roll. The band members have toured and recorded both individually and together in various projects and in 2015 came together as Palomino Shakedown to record a self-titled EP. With Jimmy Deveney and Howdy Darrell sharing songwriting/singing duties, they are currently recording their first full length album due out Summer 2016 and have several national tours scheduled for later this year.

Words by not me: https://www.santarosarecords.com/blog/2018/2/16/steevn-walker https://www.thesonicblender.com/news/2018/1/8/steevn-fools-gold I have a simple setup, plugin acoustic, sometimes bringing on other musicians or bands, will communicate. Any size crowd really. Mostly originals. Played in a variety of venues in Austin and around the world.

You'll find Aaron playing country hits and classics all over Austin, TX.

Ben Jackson is a singer songwriter from the far away lands of North Yorkshire, England. Now calling Austin TX home. His dynamic guitar playing complimented with soft raspy vocals warms the soul. Benjamin is available for bookings and is always looking to collaborate with fellow musicians of all genres.

A new GigTown artist.

Cassie Shankman is an Austin-based composer/orchestrator, pianist and DJ (Cass&Ra). As a composer and orchestrator, she has been recognized for her work with film, visual artists, chamber groups, wind ensembles, apps, musicals, and music therapy technology. Visit her IMDB page for more information on her past and upcoming projects. As a performer and DJ, she's played with legendary musicians such as jazz trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, and DEVO's frontman Mark Mothersbaugh, and has DJ'd for audiences of 500+ people. She will be DJing Spredfast's SXSW Social Suite 3-Day House. You can find more about her upcoming shows on her facebook page DJ Cass&Ra. She is a graduate from The University of Texas with a degree in music composition and a secondary focus in film studies. She also studied music production with the Berklee College of Music.

Growing up in Iowa, Heather remembers being steeped in acoustic music, her dad playing Donovan, Pete Seeger, & Beatles songs. In college, poetic journal entries turned to songs when she picked up a friend’s guitar. Life led to an intensive year dive into music in Austin, TX. 157 open mics, a 5-song EP & a few years later, Heather now calls Austin home. Producer Daniel Barrett says, “Heather writes songs of connection. Connecting what you've been feeling to what you've been trying to say. Connecting to characters that feel like long lost family. Connecting lightness and humor to loneliness and hurt. Taking her place in the lineage of acoustic folk songstresses, Heather is the real deal. She will brighten your day & soften your heart.”

We are a duo of folk blues. Jill plays violin and synth and Poppy plays guitar, uke , and sings. Together they make magic.

After cutting his teeth in the smokey blues jams of Houston, guitarist and harmonica player Matthew Brodnax has quickly become a formidable frontman in the Austin music scene. A true "student of the blues", Brodnax's encyclopedic knowledge of vintage blues has allowed him to play a brand of blues that genuine and true to the art without being derivative. Already gracing such stages such as The Skylark Lounge, Brass Hall in Marble Falls, Banger's Beer and Sausage Garden, and Houston's Shakespeare's Pub, Matthew Brodnax and The Blues Sherpas are always booking, and are ready to lead your audience to best in blues!

BRutherz are a 6 piece band made with the amazing vocals provided by Burrel and Ross Rutherford. Their vocals are pure country with a laid back style that makes you feel at home and will leave you tapping your toes with a bit of Rockabilly. Their fans comment the most on the sound of the harmonies that havent been heard of since the Everly Brothers or the Beatles. BRutherz have a drive to their country and when they get into a little Southern Rock, well even thats just a little country. BRutherz can also be heard on radio through out the US and Europe and now starting to make waves on Texas Radio and currently have two charting hits to their credit.