Swing 512 brings the joyful spirit of swing, jazz, and gypsy jazz to life with a lively, danceable sound rooted in the classic charm of the 1930s and 1940s. Featuring Liz Mallett, Matt Montoya, Saul Hernandez, and Derek Thigpen, the group blends vintage swing, hot jazz, and acoustic gypsy-inspired grooves into a performance that feels […]
Chase Risinger is a Texas-born singer, songwriter, and performer whose sound blends soulful grit, roots-rock swagger, and modern Americana storytelling into something both timeless and fresh. Whether fronting a full band or stripping songs down to their emotional core, Chase delivers performances filled with raw honesty, smoky vocals, and a magnetic stage presence that feels […]
Joshua Alderete is a drummer, bandleader, and full-time musician whose sound is rooted in deep groove, collaboration, and the living language of jazz. Originally from Pasadena, Texas, Joshua has spent more than 15 years refining his craft and over a decade performing across the rich musical landscape of Texas. He is a founding member of […]
When the lights dip low and the glassware catches gold, Rosie Flores steps into the kind of room she was born to haunt. An Austin icon with San Antonio roots, Rosie has spent more than five decades shaping American roots music. A trailblazer in rockabilly and country, she became the first Latina to chart on Billboard’s country chart, […]
Jim Vence is a Central Texas guitarist and performer best known for his work in the Austin and Hill Country gypsy jazz and swing scene. Over the years, he has performed throughout the region as both a solo artist and collaborative musician, blending jazz, swing, blues, Western swing, and acoustic roots influences into his performances. […]
Jeremy Slemenda is a seasoned Austin, Texas musician whose sound bridges the worlds of rockabilly, swing, country, and blues. Known for his smooth guitar work, warm vocals, and charismatic stage presence, Jeremy has spent decades bringing timeless American roots music to life for audiences across Texas and beyond. As the frontman of The Jerrells, Jeremy leads […]
Dave Lee (Trumpet) has been an active part of the Austin music scene since moving from the Pacific Northwest in 2001. A versatile freelance musician, Dave performs regularly with NAJO, Mainstream Jazz (his own big band and combo), the Ken Ragsdale Orchestra, and various jazz and pop ensembles across Austin, Houston, and surrounding areas. In addition […]
Brother Magnum commands the stage like a late-night whisper turning into a shout. A seasoned vocalist, guitarist, and bandleader rooted in the heart of Austin’s live-music culture, he is best known as the electric frontman of Dysfunkshun Junkshun—a crew that’s been igniting dance floors across the Southwest for over two decades with brimstone funk, soul, and grooves […]