Cover Bands in Austin, Texas

Ruthie Craft is an Austin-based cinematic indie-pop artist whose work has earned recognition for both its emotional impact and visual storytelling. Since emerging from the Texas music scene, she has built a reputation for powerful live performances, thoughtful songwriting, and a clear artistic point of view. In 2024, Ruthie released her debut EP Sound of Blue, followed by Sound of Blue: Live from Orb Studios, a live studio recording that captures the raw intensity of her performances. The music videos for “Nineteen” and “Just Believe” were awarded Best Music Video at the Austin Spotlight Awards, with “Just Believe” later receiving Special Selection recognition at the Berlin Music Video Awards. Her work has been highlighted by The Austin Chronicle, and she has performed extensively across the Austin music scene, appearing on bills alongside established national artists. Originally from rural Washington and now based in Austin, Ruthie’s music is rooted in emotional honesty and restraint. Her songs explore themes of resilience, faith, and self-reflection, carried by a voice that moves easily between intimacy and scale. As she continues to tour nationally and release new music, Ruthie Craft is establishing herself as a distinctive and evolving voice in the cinematic pop landscape.

TOM BRETON is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist who has toured the US, Canada, and Australia. He recently performed live on Fox News and the music video for his debut single WON a California Music Video Award for Best Rock Video in early 2024. Tom Breton's journey began In the spring of 2021 when he turned a shuttle bus into a mobile stage. That summer he played 80 outdoor shows, 53 of which were part of a national tour completed in 25 days. This crazy idea resulted in National Television appearances (CBC National and Global News) and it later gave him another idea. Upon the completion of the Carol Tour (the name of the bus) Tom finished writing his debut album and started recording the songs INSIDE the bus. The results were so good he believed his bias was clouding his judgment but after getting the thumbs up from his "No-BS" mixing engineer, he finished recording an entire album. Tom released his debut single "Come Down" in October 2023 and his highly anticipated debut album is expected to drop later in 2024. Tom has also previously worked with Juno-nominee (The Glorious Sons) John-Angus MacDonald of The Trews and has shared the stage with international acts such as Pop Evil, The Blue Stones, and Sloan.

Best Damn band in the Land. 2020's Springsteen wanna-be with an Austin E-Street band. Sax, Drums, Upright Bass, Fiddle/Guitar/Slide, and a more talented girl singer than the main singer. A 1-6 piece band with all the trimmings of a bunch of dreamers trying desperately to make rent another month.

Robert picked up the guitar in 2013 and the rest is history. Raised by rock enthusiasts as well as being accompanied by his triple-threat older sister, Robert has been surrounded by music his entire life. Heavily influenced by the blues, Robert bridges the gap between American Roots & Psychedelic Jam Bands of old with his gut-wrenching licks and powerhouse vocals.

Classically trained pianist who also has a passion for rock, alternative, pop, and folk music.

“Imagine a country music universe built around the moody experience of Dwight Yoakam’s song 1000 Miles From Nowhere, or the dour music of 90’s Chris Issak. Then infuse it with just enough 80’s-inspired New Wave goth to make it even more unique and nostalgic." (Saving Country Music) Aaron McDonnell has toured nationally playing noted events such as Honky Tonkin’ in Queens, Jackalope Jamboree in Oregon, The Grand Ole Echo in Los Angeles, and Honky Tonk Tuesday in Nashville. He has also toured Ireland and the UK, and is a mainstay at Austin's iconic White Horse Honky Tonk. He has released a series of acclaimed albums and is currently signed to Feels So Good Records. He was also named as one of the "4 Must See Honky Tonk Bands in Austin" by Austin Monthly magazine in 2025. “In the crowded Texas country field, McDonnell stands out as one of the most natural talents to rise out of Austin in years.” – Peter Blackstock, Austin-American Statesman / Co-founder – No Depression

Brooke Michelle is an award-winning singer-songwriter and actress known for her heartfelt lyrics. She has won numerous awards and was named "Best Female Pop Artist of the Year," "Best New Teen Artist of the Year," and "Best Songwriter" (partial list) by the Indie Music Channel Awards in Hollywood, CA. Brooke recently released Truth be Told, her debut album—a project that reflects her growth as an artist and her passion for storytelling. This project is a fully independent composition with all music and lyrics written exclusively by Brooke Michelle. Brooke has performed at some of the most iconic venues across the country. Her journey has taken her to The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville in Nashville, the Troubadour in West Hollywood, and beloved Texas stages like the House of Blues, Warehouse Live, White Oak Music Hall, and Rockefeller's. She’s also been interviewed and performed live on TV and radio shows, such as "Great Day Houston with Deborah Duncan" and "The Roula and Ryan Show" on 104.1 KRBE, where she connected with audiences by sharing the stories behind her songs. Brooke is particularly known for her unique rendition of the National Anthem, which she has delivered for events hosted by the Houston Dynamo's, Texas A&M University, UT Austin Athletics, and Rice University. She enjoys performing at music festivals across the country and consistently lends her time, and her voice, in support of charitable causes and community outreach efforts, such as the American Cancer Society, Arts for Autism, Texas Children's Hospital, National Charity League, SEARCH for the Homeless, and more. Brooke's love for the arts extends to theater and acting, as she used to be a part of TUTS Humphreys School of Musical Theater. She has had several lead roles, from school musicals, to the ensemble cast of "Rent" at The Grand Opera House at age eleven. More recently, Brooke played Eliza Hamilton in a junior version of the hit Broadway musical "Hamilton", performed on site at the Gershwin Theatre in New York City. Brooke's commercial acting credits include a supporting role in the film "Save Rosemary Too", and lead roles in several short films including "Date Wars" and "Bunny (The Lost Girl)", and an advertising campaign for Sonic Drive-In. Her work has earned her "Best Actress" from the New York Film Awards and "Best Actress in an Indie Film" from Top Shorts Film Festival. Now focusing on her debut album, Brooke blends her experiences as a performer and storyteller to create music that resonates deeply with listeners. Whether on stage or in the studio, she continues to inspire and connect with audiences through her artistry.

With nearly twenty years of musical collaboration together, husband and wife duo Daniel and Jenna Watters embrace a sound they call “Americana Soul.” Seamlessly blending Soul, Rock and Jazz, they have been described as “Fleetwood Mac with a horn section” after developing their unique but accessible sound across seven different albums together under various monikers and releasing their debut record as their current band, The Watters, in 2016. Now an acclaimed mainstay of the Austin music scene, they have garnered a devoted fan base through their stirring vocals and road-weathered musicianship and have opened for artists like Michael McDonald, The Revivalists, Allen Stone, and Devon Gilfillian. Before settling in Austin, The Watters developed their eclectic sound in part by living in several dramatically different cities including Los Angeles, Denver, Nashville, but their story began in Sedona, Arizona. They met on the pee wee football team in 6th grade, though it wasn’t until their high school graduation ceremony when they first sang together, performing “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” The spark of chemistry they felt as much as the audience did led the two to start writing together and performing at local coffee shops around northern Arizona and Los Angeles during their summer and winter school breaks. Four years of long distance writing and performing later, the two moved to Denver in 2009 to formally start their first band, “The Oak Creek Band.” Their romantic relationship was born soon after, and they married in 2011. After years of cutting their teeth in the mountain towns of the Colorado Rockies and then a stint in Nashville, the duo felt geographically aimless and uninspired, and on a fated drive back to Sedona in 2015, they took a long detour to Austin. They saw one show at The Continental Club Gallery and, falling instantly in love with the city’s music scene and vibe, decided that night to make it their new home. Since then, they have released two full length LPs (The Watters, Intuition) one EP (Mellow), and played nearly every venue in Austin. They’ve been awarded several grants from local-non profits for their artistry including Sonic Gud Major Grant and the Long Center Live Music Grant and won four national John Lennon Songwriting Contest Awards for tracks from 2021’s Intuition. The Watters’s third full-length album, Duality, slated for release in late 2023, is a culmination of their nineteen years of creating and performing together and reflects all the challenges, learning, and growth they have evolved through as individuals and a duo. For The Watters, life and music are one, their journey together being their greatest muse.

Since moving to Austin, Texas in 2015, cellist Dan Radin has earned a reputation for being a go-to hired gun in the scene. He’s backed The Voice contestants, played in bands opening for Grammy/Tony winners, and performed at official SXSW showcases. This year, the cellist decided to reveal himself to the world as an equally-capable singer-songwriter with the release of his first solo album, “Romance for Antiheroes.” Radin was introduced to cello lessons in 3rd grade through a school program, which subsequently thrust him into a comprehensive classical music education. While in college, Radin began to sit in with folk bands and singer-songwriters, learning to leverage his relative pitch to play by ear and improvise cello solos like a lead guitarist. He moved to Austin after graduation, where he’s since gigged aggressively (Radin estimates nearly 1000 performances). To fill any gaps in his schedule, Radin began side-hustling as a guitarist/singer. Gradually becoming more comfortable with a frontman role, the cellist decided it was time to share his own original music with the world. Radin’s vision of cello-led acoustic rock prominently displays his singer-songwriter roots, garnering frequent comparisons to John Mayer and Dave Matthews. Radin’s debut solo album, “Romance for Antiheroes,” is a collection of songs documenting failed relationships; however, at its core, the album is a coming out party for a shy cellist who has begun to come into his own as a full-fledged artist.

I'm a singer-songwriter-guitarist; I've played over 850 gigs in and around Austin in the past three and a half years, and I’d love to come sing for you! I can play 40 minutes or 4 hours with equal verve, as well as provide and run my own sound. I'm professional, presentable, punctual, and personable. As an original act, I have over 50 original songs: they mostly sound like if Jason Isbell’s rustic Americana and Matthew Sweet’s jangly power pop had a lovechild that grew up on the Counting Crows. My debut solo album came out in 2017, I released several EPs since, and have a dozen or more new songs just itching to be recorded and released. I’m at my most comfortable onstage, telling jokes and singing songs and keeping an audience spellbound. I’m energetic enough to hang alongside full bands, and gentle enough to play with the softest fingerpicking folkies. As a covers artist, my book is over 1200 songs deep, ranging from oldies and classic country to 80s and 90s rock to contemporary Americana and pop. My favorite song to play is “the song you forgot you loved”; I can play all the big obvious tunes that everyone plays, but I also know (and tend to prefer) the second- and third- tier hits that are just as familiar to the ear but heard far less. My most treasured compliment is “I love your setlist! No one ever plays those songs!”, and I get it after most gigs. I can smoothly chase Hank Williams with Taylor Swift, the Gin Blossoms with Duran Duran, and the Rolling Stones with Chris Stapleton. I can accommodate most requests (if I can hear it in my head even a little, I’ll take a crack at it), keep a crowd engaged with unpredictable song choices and witty banter, or I can sit back and just provide a soft tapestry for folks to vibe with and chat over. I always aim to play the room and the crowd, whoever and however they are.