INTRODUCING THE BAND:
CARRIE RODRIGUEZ: VOCALS + VIOLIN + TENOR GUITAR
Carrie Rodriguez, a singer-songwriter from Austin, Texas, finds beauty in the cross-pollination of diverse traditions. A passionate performer, she melds fiery fiddle playing, electrifying vocals and a fresh interpretation of new and classic songs with an “Ameri-Chicana” attitude. Her most recent release, the critically-acclaimed bilingual album, Lola, was named as one of NPR’s top 50 albums of the year. Carrie has performed on stages across North America and Europe for the last decade, as well as on programs such as Austin City Limits, The Tonight Show, A Prairie Home Companion, and NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts.
“She’s the trifecta for me – beautiful singer, soulful songwriter, and kick-ass fiddler.” —author Brené Brown
MICHAEL RAMOS: KEYS + ACCORDION + VOCALS
Michael Ramos is a producer/composer/musician who has toured and recorded with a vast array of artists including John Mellencanp, The Rembrandts, Lila Downs, Paul Simon, Patty Griffin, Los lonely Boys, The BoDeans, Pat Green, and many others, as well as his own project, Charanga Cakewalk. He is also the owner of Brown Recluse Studio where he produces projects for others as well as his own music and film and TV scoring projects. He was awarded a Latin Grammy in 2016 for his work with Lila Downs. At this point in his career Michael says,“I am always looking for my next challenge. I look for the things that keep my passion for music fresh and exciting”.
ROSCOE BECK: ELECTRIC + UPRIGHT BASS
Roscoe Beck is an Austin, Texas based musician, and record producer. He has recorded and performed with artists as diverse as Leonard Cohen, Joe Ely, Jimmy Witherspoon, Jennifer Warnes, and The Dixie Chicks (onstage during the infamous 2003 tour documented in the film Shut Up and Sing). After earning a reputation from Austin to L.A. as bassist with artists Eric Johnson, Robben Ford and others, Beck made his debut as a producer in 1986 on Jennifer Warnes’ highly acclaimed collection of Leonard Cohen songs, “Famous Blue Raincoat.” Soon after, he co-produced Leonard Cohen’s breakthrough album, “I’m Your Man,” and work with Cohen as his musical director would continue through Leonard’s final concert in December 2013. Most recently, Roscoe wrapped up production on Jennifer Warnes’ first new record in fifteen years, due for release in September 2017.
DAVID PULKINGHAM: ELECTRIC + ACOUSTIC GUITAR
David Pulkingham is a guitarist, songwriter, producer and teacher. Based in Austin TX he has been a mainstay of the thriving music scene for the last twenty- three years.David has released two instrumental albums entitled David Pulkingham Plays Guitar volumes 1 and 3, and in 2015 he released his first singer/songwriter album entitled Little Pearl. David currently tours with Patty Griffin and has played with her for the past 4 years. His mastery of numerous styles has lead him to share the stage and record with many artists around the world. Famed David Bowie producer, Tony Visconti calls David ” the complete guitarist, one of the best I have ever worked with.
ALEX MARRERO: DRUMS + PERCUSSION + VOCALS
Alex Marrero is an independent musician born in Mexico City who resides in Austin,TX. He got his professional start as a band leader and producer for the world music group Ghandaia (gahn-die-ah). Armed with a musical sensitivity that also allows him to contribute drums, percussion, guitar or vocals, Alex performs effectively as a side-man with projects of multiple genres. Additionally, he possesses a unique bravado as a vocalist and has garnered a reputation as a talented and engaging front man. His contribution as lead singer for “Brownout Presents: Brown Sabbath” has earned him high praise from Ozzy Osbourne. As a bi-lingual voice-over talent, Alex can be heard around the City of Austin as the official voice of Capital Metro’s buses and trains! He has performed with groups such as Grupo Fantasma, the Bo Deans, Charanga Cakewalk, Erin Ivey, Gina Chavez, Nakia, Topaz, and the Greyhounds and currently works with Brownout, Golden Dawn Arkestra, Darden Smith, Kalu James, Graham Wilkinson, and Mudphonic.