Reckless Kelly with special guests West Texas Exiles and Tylor & the Train Robbers
Reckless Kelly:
Americana icons Reckless Kelly have been igniting stages with their high-octane mix of rock and country since 1996. Fronted by Idaho-born brothers Willy and Cody Braun, the GRAMMY-winning band planted roots in Austin after teaming up with drummer Jay Nazz, quickly becoming a cornerstone of the city’s music scene.
Over nearly three decades, they’ve earned a GRAMMY Award, Outlaw Country Group of the Year (2024 Ameripolitan Awards), and Entertainer of the Year (2025 Texas Music Chart Awards). Their 17th album, The Last Frontier (2024), delivered two #1 singles—“Keep Lookin’ Down The Road” and “What’s Left of My Heart”—and fueled a national tour that includes headlining AmericanaFest, a sold-out Ryman show, and appearances at Sony Hall and PBR Gambler Days.
Their beloved Braun Brothers Reunion Festival in Challis, Idaho, continues to spotlight top Americana acts while raising funds for their hometown. As 2025 marks both the band’s 30th anniversary and the 20th anniversary of their landmark album Wicked Twisted Road, soon available on vinyl for the first time ever, Reckless Kelly prepares to take a step back from traditional touring after wrapping The Last Frontier Tour. The band features Willy and Cody Braun, drummer Jay Nazz, bassist Joe Miller, and guitarist Geoff Queen. Learn more at www.recklesskelly.com
West Texas Exiles
Featuring five musicians who grew up in El Paso, Lubbock and Amarillo, the West Texas Exiles draw up on the wide-open western reaches of the Lone Star State with a wide-ranging, Americana-centered sound. Rising from the embers of the Dirty River Boys, which Marco Gutierrez co-founded in 2009, the Austin band features a triple threat of songwriters in Gutierrez, Daniel Davis and Colin Gilmore (son of legendary Texas troubadour Jimmie Dale Gilmore), plus seasoned bassist Eric Harrison and latter day Dirty River Boys drummer Trinidad Leal. The Exiles' 2023 debut EP paved the way for their first full length album, 8000 Days, due out later this year. The recordings build up on the live chops the group has honed through a weekly residency at Austin’s legendary Continental Club plus gigs at key local events such as SXSW and Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion, as well as high-profile touring appearances at Nashville’s Americanafest, Braun Brothers Reunion and San Francisco’s Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival.
Tylor & the Train Robbers
For the past decade, Tylor & the Train Robbers have been blazing trails, carving a path through the heartland with their roots country and Americana music. With boots worn thin from relentless touring, they've crisscrossed the country, honing their craft and delivering electrifying performances, leaving a trail of devoted fans in their wake.
Brothers Tylor Ketchum, Jason Bushman, and Tommy Bushman form the core of this musical powerhouse. Tylor, the eldest, takes the reins as the band's frontman, rhythm guitarist, and songwriter, weaving stories through his lyrics.
“Ketchum has a voice laced with the same western gravelly baritones that tend to stand out as “Western” but his approach is decidedly more rock than country, and his delivery still touches on poetic.” - Josh Crutchmer
Jason, on bass and backup harmonies, and Tommy, on drums and vocals, provide the steady heartbeat and backbone that defines the band's signature sound. Completing the quartet is Antonio Vazquez, whose Lead Guitar chops add layers of depth and emotion to their music.
“Perhaps no band combines what Western roots music has always been and what it will become quite like the Train Robbers. It is this combination of tradition and fresh take that makes them a must-listen.” - Josh Crutchmer
Now, as the band gears up for their latest release, Hum of the Road, the excitement among their devoted fanbase is palpable. Recorded amidst the dust and heat of a Southern tour, this album is more than just a collection of songs—it's a sonic odyssey that captures the essence of the open road and the soul of the American musical landscape.
Hum of the Road was born in Yellow Dog Studios in Wimberley, TX, under the expert guidance of producer Cody Braun from Reckless Kelly and engineer Adam Odor. Mixed in Austin, TX, by the talented Jonathan Tyler, the album flawlessly channels the raw energy and authentic vibes of the band. The result is ten tracks that traverse musical terrains, from rock and roll anthems to country swing, psychedelic explorations, heartfelt folk ballads, and classic county tunes.
With each song, Hum of the Road invites listeners on a musical adventure, echoing the band's own journey down highways and backroads. It's an album that captures the essence of a bygone era while remaining firmly rooted in the present, a testament to the band's timeless appeal and genre-defying approach.
