It’s telling that Rosie Flores’ e-mail handle begins “chickwpick…” In a long and eclectic career of singing, songwriting and performing, no phrase has ever described the San Antonio native better or more concisely. In a career that spans more than four decades, Flores has proven to be a musical chameleon. She’s jumped feet first into punk rock (with her ’70-era band, the Screaming Sirens), country of both the Bakersfield and Nashville varieties, the Texas singer/songwriter scene, alt-country, straight-up rock and rockabilly. So much so the latter that her onstage moniker for years was “The Rockabilly Filly.” But always and throughout, she has been the Chick with the Pick. Though she has toured around the world, Flores always returns to her adopted hometown of Austin, Texas, where she was honored with Rosie Flores day in 2006 (an honor she was accorded once again in 2017). Cover stories in the Austin Chronicle and Austin Woman magazine have codified her status as one of the city’s most celebrated musicians. “She’s a hard-working, independently minded artist who’s well-respected for her gritty, energetic vocals and fiery guitar solos,” writes the authoritative website Allmusic.com. “Prolifically creative, Flores deserves to be numbered among the creators of the alternative country movement.” With her new Rock n roll band in the studio as well as the Jazz recordings, Flores is making a full musical circle, back to her roots—and ours.

hONEyhoUSe is a New Mexico-based musical ensemble composed of award winning R&B/gospel singer Hillary Smith, earthy blues/folk singer-songwriter Yvonne Perea, percussionist Dianne DeLeon, and bassist Danielle Andrade. Originally a trio with Hilliary Smith, Yvonne Perea, and Mandy Buchanan (since retired), the band has expanded with bass and percussion while creating a distinct sound by blending folk, blues, soul, rock, and Americana with deeply personal and emotionally resonant original songs and powerful vocal harmonies that create an uplifting musical experience with a strong sense of gratitude and compassion. The group has won numerous awards, including the Norman Petty Producer's Award and New Mexico Music Awards. hONEyhoUSe is known for their powerful live performances and ability to connect with their audience, creating a sense of community and shared experience.

Trout Fishing in America is an eclectic folk/rock band that performs music for all ages. Bassist/vocalist Keith Grimwood and guitar/banjo/bouzouki player/vocalist Ezra Idlet have been writing songs and capturing the imagination and hearts of global audiences together for over four decades. These two songwriters have seasoned their music with stylings from rock and roll, blues, folk, country, bluegrass, funk, Latin, and reggae - whatever sound that best brings out the flavor of the lyrics they write. It is not unusual for three or four generations of a family to show up at a Trout performance and this is a point of pride for both Keith and Ezra. It may still be impossible to tell you what kind of music Trout plays, but after attending a show, you'll know exactly what you've witnessed: two guys who still love what they do and are excited to share it with you.

An Irish singer-songwriter, Pat Byrne has come a long way since his first deal with Universal. In late 2017, Byrne began his migration to Austin, Texas. In 2019, Pat took the US by storm, with breakout performances at the 30A Festival, SXSW, Kerrville Folk Festival and the Americana Festival. Being immersed in the Texas music scene, Pat's sophomore US release, Into the Light, has an edgier feel underscoring both emotional depth and greater confidence, while blending new influences with his rich Irish heritage. "The raspy melodic soul of Byrne's voice recalls the emotional spells the late Austin troubadour Jimmy LaFave used to cast, though Byrne's songwriting bears a distinctive Irish stamp. He's more contemporary than strict traditionalists, putting him more in the league of Glen Hansard or Luka Bloom." Peter Blackstock, The Austin American Statesman. "Pat Byrne lives in Austin and traffics in the kind of earnest roots rock championed by artists like Shakey Graves. His voice and songwriting chops show the reason he's attracted a lot of attention. Look for a big second act from this artist." Tom Thornton, Riff Magazine. "The overall sound draws easy comparisons to modern gritty Americana artists like David Ramirez, Ryan Adams, and Jason Isbell. Byrne deserves to be in that company with his gritty vocal and poignant lyrical style." Ear to the Ground Music

Luke Bulla has been singing and playing music most of his life. Touring with and singing in his family band from age four, Luke took up the fiddle at seven. He won the National Fiddle Contest (in Weiser, Idaho) six times in his respective age categories. His seventh win came in the Grand Champion division at age sixteen, making him the youngest to have earned the title at the time. Entering Nashville's Grand Master Fiddle Championship at age ten, Luke distinguished himself by being the youngest person to have made the top ten. In addition to violin, Luke plays guitar and mandolin, and sings and writes songs. He also played fiddle in Ricky Skaggs' band, Kentucky Thunder, which earned him his first Grammy Award, and with the John Cowan Band. More recently Luke has performed and/or recorded with Brandi Carlile, Jim Lauderdale, Darrell Scott, Alison Krauss, Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Edgar Meyer, Bela Fleck, Bryan Sutton, Kevin Costner & Modern West, Russ Barenberg Trio, Shawn Colvin, Tony Rice, Chris Thile, Peter Rowan, Patty Griffin, Glen Phillips, Rodney Crowell, and Earl Scruggs, to name a few. Luke toured with Lyle Lovett's Large Band full time from 2019 to 2023. He has recorded and performed with a veritable A-List of Americana's finest musicians and now is happy to be touring again and working on a new LP.

SINGER. SONGWRITER. STORYTELLER. DAMN GOOD LIVE SHOW. Susan Gibson, born in Fridley, Minnesota, is a Wimberley, Texas-based singer and songwriter who has released six solo albums and one live album. She was the lead singer for the alternative country band, The Groobees, and is the writer of the Dixie Chicks hit, 'Wide Open Spaces'. Her powerful vocals along with her guitar or banjo are accompanied by thoughtful, somtimes funny, somtimes profound lyrics that show true heart of this musical road warrior. Her many awards include - Songwriter of CMA Single of the Year for "Wide Open Spaces", BMI Writer of the Year 1999, and 2009 West Texas Music Hall of Fame: Entertainer of the Year. Susan has been touring nationally since 1999, usually with her dogs.

Sara Hickman is a singer/songwriter, visual artist, and an avid fundraiser for various charities around the world, including Terrewode Women's Hospital in Uganda, Romanian orphans and a historic Black school in Palacios, Tx. Hickman has released more than fifteen albums, via major record labels and independently on her own label, Sleeveless. She had a No. 3 adult contemporary hit "I Couldn't Help Myself", appeared twice on The Tonight Show, hosted her own VH-1 special, produced an independent video, that won first place in the USA Film Festival, and co-produced the PBS documentary Take It Like A Man. Hickman's songs have appeared in film and tv, and she has appeared in and sung for national ad campaigns such as Wal-Mart, Goodwill, Daisy Sour Cream, Southwest Airlines, and Popeyes. She was co-founder of the three-part vocal group Domestic Science Club with Robin Macy and Patty Lege from 1992 until 1998. Hickman's songs were covered by other Texas musicians, including Willie Nelson, Shawn Colvin, Ruthie Foster and thirty-six others on the 2011 collection Best of Times, which raised funds for non-profits during her appointed time as an Official Texas State Musician, landing her smack dab in between Willie Nelson (2009) and Lyle Lovett (2011).