To describe the style of The Black and White Years is not easy; to classify them, an injustice. Their exhilarating, genre-blurring sound is like nothing you have heard before. Since their formation in 2005, their sound has evolved into an infectious electro-dance-rock that has brought them buzz-worthy status, radio airplay, and heavy recognition of their remarkable talent. Already, they’ve been labeled a band to watch in 2009 by Austin Monthly. Add in five 2009 Austin Music Awards (best producer, best new band, best song: “Power to Change,” best bass player, and best rock band) and you begin the grasp the big picture. That being, this band is burning down every stage they play with their unique, upbeat form of funk dance rock.
The Black and White Years (comprised of Scott Butler – Vocals/Keys, John Aldridge – Bass/Brass, Landon Thompson – Guitar, and Billy Potts – drums), are currently based out of Austin, Texas.
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Abandoned by their maternal mother, The Blues, and forced to suck off the withering teat of R&B, the Happen-Ins were birthed unto the blistering heat of an East Austin garage with little hope or means of survival. Weathering the extreme circumstances through clever wordplay and hip shaking tomfoolery, the Happen-Ins bested fire with fire: They Played the Blues to spite their Mother, reaching far into the Devil’s empty gurgling stomach to steal back peices of the downtrodden’s souls. They refilled the sweet Bosom of R & B with their own heavy milk and rejoiced to watch those bountiful fruit once again sway back and forth rythmically for all to behold. They wooed lovers and made them dancers.
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TEXAS SOUL infused, high energy 8 piece band based out of Fort Worth, TX. Mr. Weathers, (singer/singwriter/frontman) leads this powerful army of talented musicians through a soulful and exciting journey of R&B and rock. Sharing the stage with national acts including The Wood Brothers, Bob Schneider, Spoonfed Tribe, Robert Cray, Monte Montegomery and the great Leon Russell (the Master of Space and Time) to name a few… Josh Weathers & the True+Endeavors guarantees an unforgettable show and catchy tunes that will have you singing along at the shows to humming them all the next day! A passionate, energetic and capativing live performance everytime leaving you wanting more.
The Roomsounds are a Texas based band dedicated to writing, touring and living rock and roll music.
Singer/Songwriter Ryan Michael and bassist Tyler McCarthy have been in projects together over the last 9 years, cutting their first CD when they were just 14 years old. They’ve spent the years honing their skills as writers and players, getting signed to management at 16, recording in premier NYC studios including the Magic Shop (Rolling Stones, Ramones), moving to Los Angeles at 18, touring the country 5 times over, and making several records in between. They found themselves signed to indie labels, playing major festival tours and selling enough records to survive.
In the fall of 2008 Michael relocated to Dallas from Connecticut and began working on new songs where he was soon joined by McCarthy. Guitarist Sam Janik and newcomer drummer Dan Malone, also Connecticut natives, met up to round out the lineup.
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Anthony Lawson Obi (born March 24, 1988) is an African-American rapper from Houston, Texas known by his stage name Fat Tony. Also known as Fat Tony Obidiyah Geofferey Jones, he has been performing for years in the Texas music scenes. A surefire crowd pleaser, whose unique blend of styles drives a new rap style into diverse audiences of music heads, Hip Hop heads, indie fans, and party craving patrons.
Fat Tony first gained prominence in Texas underground Hip Hop scene as a a founding member of Houston based Hip Hop group The Low Ends. As a teenager he was known organizing music events in Houston inviting regional & national bands such as The Ergs!, Joe Jitsu, The Rushmores, The Cocker Spaniels and other underground acts introducing them to Houston audiences for the first time. He intentionally organized events with a variety of styles to bring diversity to the forefront for the young audiences often getting their first taste of independent music. He was also a founding member and bassist in Houston based instrumental Rock ‘n’ Roll band Donatello.
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