RYAN’S MUSIC IS BEING HAILED AS “ALT-COUNTRY THAT iS EDGY, POPPY, WITH GENERATION Y LYRICAL SUBTLETIES THAT SPEAK TO THE SOUL”. RYAN’S SONGS EACH REPRESENT A PERSONAL INFLECTION INTO HIS LIFE AND WITH EACH TRACK THE LISTENER IS ABLE TO FEEL THE EMOTION OF HIS HEARTFELT, yet GRUNGY VOCAL DELIVERY. TWO OF THE ALBUM’S MOST POWERFUL SONGS, ”HEARTS” AND “RUNAWAY”, BOTH PERSONIFY RYAN’S MUSICAL STYLE AND SHOWCASE HIS ROCKIN’ LIVE SHOW, WHICH IS QUICKLY BECOMING A MUST SEE ACT IN THE DALLAS/FORT WORTH LIVE MUSIC SCENE.
WITH INFLUENCES RANGING FROM WAYLON TO THE STONES, AND LYRICS MORE IN TUNE WITH CONOR OBERST AND RHETT MILLER, RYAN MCBRIDE’S MUSIC IS SURE TO DELIGHT A WIDE VARIETY OF MUSIC FANS OF ALL AGES. IF HIS ALBUM IS ANY INDICATOR, THIS YOUNG SONGWRITER AND HIS ROCKIN BAND WILL QUICKLY BE RISING THE RANKS OF TEXAS MUSIC’S NEWEST SUPERSTARS.
“Emory Quinn, or EQ as they are called, is nothing but pure fun. They are not only extremely talented players of several instruments each, but they also are capable of crafting an evolving sound in each tune that is distinct but different in a way that sets the trend and does not follow it. Their music is a collection of cool grooving songs that are not country, not pop, and not Americana. They are all three at the same time. Emory Quinn is their own sound that can effortlessly cross the mainstream lines in the same CD with ease and versatility. If Emory Quinn could be explained in one word, it would be versatility.” Keith Howerton (www.texasmusictimes.com)
Central Texas native Kimberly Kelly is one talent who is creating a buzz not only in her home-town venues, but across the Lone Star State. Kimberly's debut album is finished, and highly anticipated by anyone who has had the pleasure to see her live performances. Kim grabs the attention of any and everyone within an earshot. She maintains that attention by intriguing the audience with her powerful commanding vocal ability, her charming southern drawl, and her witty humor on stage. Backed up by a group of musicians who are equally fun and talented, the full band collectively radiates spirit and energy that complements Kim's charisma effortlessly. This Heart of Texas ensemble is sure to tow the mark, and win over anyone willing to listen. Demographic lines fade fast when Kimberly and the boys pull out some of their favorite cover tunes, varying from "Two More Bottles of Wine," an Emmylou Harris original, to "Chain of Fools," a hit penned by the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Not to confuse Kimberly Kelly as a cover band, she is an incredible songwriter as well, with a collection of originals that project her own life's impressions and endeavors.
The news is out: Zack Walther and The Cronkites are bringing new and captivating musical twists to the thriving Texas music scene. It’s the next evolution of the sounds from the Lone Star State created by a new generation that’s taking the stage with some serious moxie, grounded in the best roots yet also right up to date for these times.
Walther and the band have developed and now launch this artistic progression from Gruene Hall, the hallowed musical ground zero in Central Texas where such notables and innovators as George Strait, Townes Van Zandt, Lyle Lovett, Hal Ketchum, Robert Earl Keen and others have all played their way to fame. As the latest act to win a prestigious residency there, they’ve rocked the dancehall for more than a year of weekly Wednesday night shows, gathering fans and making musical waves that have already rippled across the Southwest and beyond.
