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"Somewhere, there is probably someone who lived in England in 1960 who turned down a chance to go to The Cavern Club because he had never heard of the band. "The band" in question was, of course, The Beatles. They went on to have a bit of success in the music business; enough success that the guy who didn't want to go see them play because he had never heard of them is still kicking himself black-and-blue 40 years later. So when you're trying to decide whether or not you want to drag yourself out to see some unknown play....just remind yourself that every musician was once an unknown, and that every musician who sells out arenas for hundreds of dollars per ticket once played somewhere for under ten bucks. And someone who paid hundreds of dollars to sit in the last row of an arena once turned down the chance to sit on the first row of a small venue for next to nothing. Don't be this person!" --Bailey Jones from the Sundilla Acoustic Concert Series

EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTATION FOR:

AJ CROCE
www.ajcroce.com

Considered "one of our greatest young songwriters" says David Wild of Rolling Stone. A.J. will be releasing his new album, Cage of Muses, in '08. His band includes Brian MacLeod/ drummer and songwriter (Madonna, John Hiatt, Ziggy Marley, Chris Isaak, Tears for Fears, Christina Aguilera), Greg Leisz/ lap and pedal steel, guitar, mandolin, and bass (Tiger Army, Dave Alvin, Beck, Peter Case, Bad Religion, and Robert Plant and Alison Krauss), Davey Faragher/ bass (Elvis Costello, Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Guy, Sheryl Crow, and David Crosby), and Michael Bizar/ guitar (Phil Lesh, Jon Popper, Mike Gordon, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, and Jon Fishman)

Steinway and Yamaha find A.J.'s talent great enough to sponsor with free gear!

Current tour dates:

  • Saturday, July 12, 2008 private event Seattle WA duo date
  • Saturday, August 23, 2008 San Diego Festival of Sail San Diego CA duo date

AMY COOK
www.amycook.com

Alt-folk singer-songwriter tells stories refracted through the panoramic scope of the heavens. Her songs have been featured on Dawson's Creek, Laguna Beach, and Veronica Mars. Cook grew weary of the industry grind in 2005 and packed up for Austin. Along the way she took a timeout in Marfa and met Leisha Hailey of Showtime’s acclaimed original series The L Word. The actress and the songwriter made fast friends; Hailey not only got Cook her best show placement of all (“The one on The L Word is my favorite because [Leisha’s character] was doing a radio show and she said, ‘That was Amy Cook on Marfa Records,’ which was better than being background music at a party somewhere,”) but encouraged her to write The Bunkhouse Recordings (slated for re-release this year with bonus live tracks), a full-length so intimate that Cook and her acoustic are backed by chirping crickets and a restless dog. In 2007, Amy has been invited to play Austin City Limits music festival as well as Voodoo Music Experience in New Orleans.

Current tour dates:

ANDREW COLLBERG
www.andrewcollberg.com

Andrew Collberg caught the eye of local promoters and he began performing at popular Tucson clubs and festivals. High praise from music critics comparing him to the likes of Bob Dylan and the Beatles led to his 2006 Tucson Area Music Award for "Best New Artist." Harp magazine's Robert Baird wrote, "Just when you thought a generation had been lost to the PlayStation and Xbox, along comes a teenage prodigy like Andrew Collberg to emphatically say otherwise. At 19, his bag is folk rock, much of it Beatles-influenced, tuneful and showing immense promise." He will tour this fall in the South West.

BILLY HARVEY
www.billharveymusic.com

Best Rock Song- International Songwriter Competition winner! says the likes of Tom Waits, Brian Wilson, Jerry Lee Lewis, Robert Smith (The Cure), Amy Ray (Indigo Girls) Isaac Brock (Modest Mouse), Frank Black (Pixies) Macy Gray, Mark Chesnutt, Rosanne Cash, John Mayall, Charlie Musselwhite, Medeski Martin and Wood, Cassandra Wilson. Billy Harvey's life has been filled with music. He's been Bob Schneider's long time lead guitar player, taped his voice a lot, acted in many videos and put out five indie records. Billy Harvey's new release "Grow Garden Grow" is a delightful journey into the mind and processes of a songwriter. All the songs off of this double cd were born out of a songwriting game Harvey plays with friends Bob Schneider, Steve Poltz, Jason Mraz and Matt The Electrician. You will be utterly compelled as the cd reveals gem after gem of flawed yet flawless renderings of the human condition.

Current tour dates:

  • Sunday, July 8, 2008 The Pier @ Lake Travis Lake Travis Austin with Bob Schnieder
  • Friday, September 5, 2008 Lestats San Diego CA with Murry Hammond

BROWNOUT
www.myspace.com/brownoutmusic

Grupo Fantasma's funky alter ego Brownout draws inspiration from a deep well and gives the Afro-Cuban sound of the '70s a face-lift by mixing in hints of hip-hop and soul. Throwback but not copycat retro, their music is timeless and honest, keeping the spirit of 70s afro-latin and funk music alive while honoring their South Texas roots.

Named one of Austin, Texas' 'Best Live Acts' by the Austin Chronicle, Brownout! is an 8 piece ensemble
complete with 2 guitars, bass, no nonsense latin percussion, and the "Best Horn Section" 2 years in a row at the Austin Music Awards.

Current tour dates:

  • availability based on Grupo's tour schedule- please keep checking back

EARL POOLE BALL

His highly recommended , energetically rockin' show presents piano and vocal interpretations of classic Honky-tonk, Country Blues, Delta Rhythm Boogie, Gulf Coast Boogie-woogie, Rockabilly and hard driving Country Rock. "MR. HONKY-TONK PIANO" stirs the pot with an amazing blend of showmanship, mirth, and musical magic. Please email us your requests and ideas at mail@rajiworld.com

ELIZABETH WILLS
www.elizabethwills.com/

Like the novels, photography, music and painting that has touched her, Elizabeth Wills’ music is made to capture the living and breathing truth of the world. Just listen, and you won’t be surprised to find many of your own truths in current release FLY. Now booking duo in TX and for festivals.

FEDERICO ARCHULETA
www.artefederico.com

Spice up your home or office with Mexican pop art, rock star icons and must see to believe graphics by Austin based artist Federico Archuleta. He is becoming the the "it" boy in the music, movie and art world! Ask us how to get something now.

Current tour dates:

FRIENDS OF DEAN MARTINEZ
http://www.friendsofdeanmartinez.com/

FODM will be returning Europe as always for festivals. US fans can send offers for private events and festival dates. New US release available! “When the levee breaks and the Austin/ LA based trio cuts loose, the sparkling electrical refuse at tune’s end whipsaws like the Terminator.” -Austin Chronicle, Raoul Hernandez

Current tour dates:

  • Friday, August 8, 2008 Lambert's Austin TX with Brothers and Sisters

GREY DeLISLE
www.greydelisle.com

You may be familiar with De Lisle's deceptively childlike whisper; she does voices for TV cartoons. But the traditionalist singer-songwriter packs a powerful, womanly ache into this collection of ballads and lullabies built, for the most part, around the topic of severe separation anxiety. To evoke that 1800s sound, Autoharp and music box fit prominently into the acoustic, home-recorded mix. Ethereal and weighty all at once.  -- Bob Strauss L.A. Daily News. . Grey is currently busy in the studio recording for John Carter Cash and a tribute to June!! for Dualtone and with her voice over work. We expect her to be able to tour again sometime next year. Please email us your requests and ideas at mail@rajiworld.com

THE LUCKY TOMBLIN BAND
www.luckytomblinband.com

A dynamic band featuring an all-star cast of Texas musicians, led by singer/songwriter Lucky Tomblin, that takes the listener on a musical tour of the Lone Star State. Lucky became best known working with such artists as the Texas Tornados, Joe Ely, Flaco Jimenez and many others. Earl Poole Ball is on keys after 20 years as a member of Johnny Cash’s band and playing with Gram Parsons, Jerry Lee Lewis, Marty Stuart and more. Redd Volkaert is on lead guitar and was a member of Merle Haggard’s band, The Strangers. He’s also played on Brad Paisley’s Grammy nominated Mud On The Tires.

Recently awarded Pure Country Band of the Year (2007) from the Academy of Western Artists and releasing a new album in September.

MARIO MATTEOLI
www.myspace.com/mariomatteoli

After spending six successful years with The Weary Boys, where Matteoli opened up for such greats as Leon Russell, Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson, he decided to go in a different direction and focus exclusively on his solo career. Current release “Hard Luck Hittin’,” his debut solo album. Booking solo/ duo and full band for festivals, radio dates and colleges in addition to all the Weary Boys favorite clubs.

Current tour dates:

  • Wednesday, July 2, 2008 Jovitas Austin TX
  • Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Jovitas Austin TX
  • Saturday, August 9, 2008 Piney Woods Performances Conroe TX solo
  • Wednesday, August 27, 2008 Jovitas Austin TX
  • Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Jovitas Austin TX

McLEMORE AVENUE
www.mclemoreavenue.com/

McLemore Avenue--in the tradition of instrumental groups like Booker T. & the MGs, The Meters, Jimmy Smith, and Medeski, Martin and Wood--combines elements of southern soul, R & B, jazz and other genres with an original sound that is unique to Austin, Texas. Available for weddings, clubs and festivals.

Current tour dates:

MICHAEL LILLE

Current tour dates:

  • Saturday, September 13, 2008 La Zona Rosa Austin TX with Elizebeth Wills

MISS PAMELA DES BARRES
www.pameladesbarres.com

With the recent reissue of "I’m with the Band" out last fall and the brand new release of 'Let's Spend the Night Together" we are experiencing some charmed engagements for Miss Pamela. As the "spokeschick" for the most sexually liberated generation of females in history, Pamela Des Barres exemplifies the exuberance of the 1960s hippie subculture, plus an unexpected soupcon of old-fashioned 1950s Mama-Knows-Best wisdom."I’m with the Band" has been republished  to glowing reviews, after eight years out of print. With it’s blessed re-birth, a whole new generation of readers will be treated to The World According To Miss Pamela. She brings an endlessly optimistic viewpoint, filled with music, friendship and a whole lotta sex. "I’m With The Band" is Pamela Des Barres’ joyful declaration of her love of life and life of love. The prolific Miss Pamela followed with two more books: "Take Another Little Piece of My Heart," and "Rock Bottom."

  • booking writing workshops and all kinds of events

MURRY HAMMOND

His day job is as an Old 97, a position he's held since he and longtime musical partner Rhett Miller formed the band in 1993. He tends to push the chug of the old train songs, the soul of old-time and spirituals, the high-lonesome wail of mountain music, and the pure tuneful fun of singing cowboy music in his song writing. Alternating between guitars and a harmonium pump-organ, some spoken word and some instrumentals, Murry's first recording away from the 97s is due April, 1, 2008.

Current tour dates:

  • now booking festivals for summer and clubs for September
  • Friday, September 5, 2008 Lestats San Diego CA with Billy Harvey
  • Wednesday, September 17, 2008 TBA Nashville TN
  • Thursday, September 18, 2008 TBA Nashville TN
  • Friday, September 19, 2008 TBA St. Louis MO
  • Saturday, September 20, 2008 Schubas Chicago IL
  • Sunday, September 21, 2008TBA OH or KY
  • Monday, September 22, 2008 IOTA Arlington VA- DC Area
  • Tuesday, September 23, 2008 Berkley Cafe Raleigh NC

NAKIA & His Southern Cousins
www.nakia.net

Music blending influences rooted in old-school soul, Allman-Skynyrd rock and Nakia’s Southern Baptist, Appalachian foothills upbringing. Show stoppin', foot stompin', heart poundin', sweat pourin', southern fried, blue-eyed soul, hot rock & roll. He pours his heart into each note, letting loose every gospel-loving minute of hellfire, damnation and salvation he's ever experienced. Nakia brings you a memorable performance with his 5 piece band and 2 back-up singers! The band will release a new album in September 2008 prior to their performance at Austin City Limits Festival. Nakia is also a very talented actor and has appeared in several theatrical productions, commercials, and independent films.

Current tour dates:

  • Thursday June 26, 2008 MoMos Austin TX 10:00 PM
  • Thursday July 3, 2008 MoMos Austin TX 10:00 PM
  • Thursday July 10, 2008 MoMos Austin TX 10:00 PM
  • Thursday July 17, 2008 MoMos Austin TX 10:00 PM
  • Thursday July 24, 2008 MoMos Austin TX 10:00 PM
  • Thursday July 31, 2008 MoMos Austin TX 10:00 PM
  • Thursday August 7, 2008 MoMos Austin TX 10:00 PM
  • Thursday August 14, 2008 MoMos Austin TX 10:00 PM
  • Thursday August 21, 2008 MoMos Austin TX 10:00 PM
  • Thursday August 28, 2008 MoMos Austin TX 10:00 PM
  • Sunday, September 28, 2008 Austin City Limits Festival 1- 2 PM WaMu Gospel Stage
  • Friday, December 12, 2008 City Of Austin - City Hall Concert Series Austin TX noon/ free lunchtime show

ROSIE FLORES
www.rosieflores.com

Currently booking Rosie, solo and with a full band of superstars in Rosie Flores and the Riviters with Cindy Cashdollar, Eight years and thousands of miles on the road with the premier western swing group Asleep At The Wheel helped her introduce the classic sounds of the non-pedal steel to enthusiastic audiences worldwide, and brought her five Grammy Awards and opportunities to work with musicians of the caliber of Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Dolly Parton and The Dixie Chicks..Rosie's reputation as a high octane rockabilly star is well established. Critical raves from prestigious publications such as the Los Angeles Times and Guitar Player magazine leave no doubt about her talent for filling dance floors and lighting up rooms with her blazing guitar solos.

Current tour dates:

  • Wednesday, September 17- Saturday, September 20, 2008 Americana Music Association, AMA Conference and Awards show Nashville TN panelist and performer!

SKYROCKET (formally K-TEL HIT MACHINE)

SKYROCKET plays AM gold from the 1970's, mixed with a few edgy album rock favorites from the 80's. This seven-piece band takes its name from the series of compilation albums advertised on TV in the 70's, and much of the band's repertoire appeared on those records. What makes K-TEL HIT MACHINE unique is the fact that its members have all been firmly entrenched in Austin’s original music scene for years. You will be proud to tell you friends you hired this band with TRISH MURPHY vocals, guitar, BENJAMIN HOTCHKISS - vocals, conga, glockenspiel, JOHNNY GOUDIE - keyboards, guitar, vocals KYLE CRUSHAM - guitar, keyboards, PAUL ENGLISH - guitar, vocals, MIKE BELILE - bass and DARIN MURPHY - drums, vocals.

Current tour dates:

  • Friday, June 27, 2008 Continental Club Houston TX public show
  • Saturday, June 28, 2008 private wedding Houston TX private wedding
  • Friday, July 4, 2008 Sammy's Houston TX public show
  • Friday, July 11, 2008 Cedar St. Courtyard Austin TX public show
  • Friday, July 18, 2008 Sammy's Houston TX public show
  • Friday, July 25, 2008 Merkaba Lounge North Austin public show
  • Saturday, July 26, 2008 Momo's Austin TX public show
  • Friday, August 1, 2008 Cedar St. Courtyard Austin TX public show
  • Saturday, August 16, 2008 Hanovers Pflugerville TX public show
  • Friday, August 29, 2008 Cedar St. Courtyard Austin TX public show
  • Sunday, August 31, 2008 Private Wedding Houston TX private wedding
  • Friday, October 3, 2008 Private Party Austin TX private party
  • Friday, October 10, 2008 2008 Hanovers Pflugerville TX
  • Saturday, January 17, 2008 Fred's Party Fredericksburg TX
  • Friday, June 19, 2009 private wedding Austin TX private wedding

DAVE GONZALEZ'S (HACIENDA BROTHERS) STONE RIVER BOYS
Mike Barfield
Dave Gonzalez

  • Sunday, June 29, 2008 Oneida Casino Green Bay WI
  • Monday, June 30, 2008 Oneida Casino Green Bay WI
  • Tuesday, July 1, 2008 Oneida Casino Green Bay WI
  • Friday, July 4, 2008 The Livery Benton Harbor MI
  • Saturday, July 5, 2008 FitzGerlad's American Music Festival Berwyn IL
  • Sunday, July 6, 2008 Sunday Roadhouse at Mick's Omaha NE
  • Thursday, July 10, 2008 Zoo Bar Lincoln NE with James Harmon
  • Friday, July 11, 2008 Zoo Bar Lincoln NE Happy Hour 7-9 PM
  • Saturday, July 12, 2008 Zoo Bar Lincoln NE Anniversary Party Outside Stage 1:00 PM
  • Saturday, July 12, 2008 Knuckleheads Kansas City MO supporting Charlie Musselwhite
  • Sunday, July 13, 2008 Cherokee Casino West Siloam Springs OK
  • Friday, July 18 Continental Club Houston TX
  • Saturday, July 19 Continental Club Austin TX
  • Sunday, July 20 Gruene Hall New Braunfels TX
  • Saturday, August 8 Slims San Francisco CA
  • Sunday, August 9 The Palms Winters CA
  • Thursday, August 13 Tractor Tavern Seattle, WA
  • Friday, August 14, 2008 Duff's Garage Portland OR
  • Saturday, August 15, 2008 Duff's Garage Portland OR
  • Sunday, August 16, 2008 Bend Brewfest Bend OR Summer Sundays

SUZANNA CHOFFEL
www.suzannachoffel.com/

Her musical studies combined with her innate sense of rhythmic phrasing, poetic sensibilities, and her naturally smoky voice all work together to create a fresh and unique sound. Suzanna uses her guitar to create staccato rhythms underneath her dazzling soulful vocal melodies, all backed by a pulsing band with unique instrumentation. She has been described as "indie pop with urban beats", and "jazz-infused soul pop" with comparisons ranging from Feist to Nelly Furtado to Norah Jones to Erykah Badu and has been named by many music reporter's as "one to watch". In April 2008, Suzanna Choffel won the $10,000 Grand Prize in the nationwide Famecast Pop competition.

  • Friday, June 27, 2008 Rockwood Music Hall New York City NY
  • Sunday, June 29, 2008 The Living Room at Googies Lounge New York City NY
  • Friday, July 4, 2008 Lorraines Marble Falls TX
  • Saturday, July 5, 2008 Exit Music Festival Austin TX 5:00P
  • Saturday, July 12, 2008 The Parish Austin TX
  • Friday, July 25, 2008 Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest Columbus OH Texas on Tour
  • Saturday, July 26, 2008 Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest Columbus OH Texas on Tour
  • Sunday, July 27, 2008 Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest Columbus OH Texas on Tour
  • Wednesday, July 30, 2008 Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival (Ribs Burn Off) Canton, OH Texas on Tour
  • Thursday, July 31, 2008 Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival (Ribs Burn Off) Canton, OH Texas on Tour
  • Friday, August 1, 2008 Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival (Ribs Burn Off) Canton, OH Texas on Tour
  • Friday, August 7 2008 Lamberts Austin TX with Elizabeth Wills
  • Thursday, August 21 Minnesota State Fair St. Paul MN Texas on Tour
  • Friday, August 22 Minnesota State Fair St. Paul MN Texas on Tour
  • Saturday, August 23 Minnesota State Fair St. Paul MN Texas on Tour
  • Sunday August 24 Minnesota State Fair St. Paul MN Texas on Tour
  • Monday, August 25, 2008 Minnesota State Fair St. Paul MN Texas on Tour
  • Friday, August 29, 2008 On the Waterfront Rockford, IL Texas on Tour
  • Saturday, August 30, 2008 On the Waterfront Rockford, IL Texas on Tour
  • Sunday, August 31 2008 On the Waterfront Rockford, IL Texas on Tour
  • Thursday, September 4, 2008 Kansas State Fair Hutchinson KS Texas on Tour
  • Friday, September 5, 2008 Kansas State Fair Hutchinson KS Texas on Tour
  • Saturday, September 6, 2008 Kansas State Fair Hutchinson KS Texas on Tour
  • Sunday, September 7, 2008 Kansas State Fair Hutchinson KS Texas on Tour

TREVOR MENEAR
www.shangrilamusic.com/trevormenear

Trevor Menear - Chicago singer-songwriter and guitar virtuoso "on the fast track to stardom." —ABC News- available all over with full band!
trevor smokes these tracks whether mellow or hard rockin'! he's very versatile which is very rare these days!" —Rami Jaffee (Wallflowers)
"trevor's guitar playing can rip the roof off or put you in a trance. and did i mention he could sing??!!" —Rami Jaffee (Wallflowers)
Album release date! 7/15/08

  • Wednesday, July 2, 2008 Underground Lounge Chicago IL Acoustic set
  • Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Underground Lounge Chicago IL Full band
  • Saturday, August 2, 2008 Coast Guard Fest Grand Haven MI
  • Monday, August 4, 2008 Elbo Room Chicago IL Full band

Last Updated 6/26/08