Diminished Returns is a Central Texas ensemble blending straight-ahead jazz, soul, blues and funk. Featuring a rotating lineup of talented vocalists and seasoned Austin musicians, the group moves from smoky torch songs and swinging standards to soulful, groove-driven favorites.
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. […]
Jaymie Graves and the Strays bring a playful, sophisticated mix of jazz, swing, blues, and reimagined favorites to the Central Texas music scene. Leading the group on vocals and flute, Jaymie Graves moves easily from smoky standards and romantic ballads to bossa nova, soulful blues, and unexpected selections drawn from across the American songbook. The […]
Chase Risinger is an Austin-based guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter known for his eclectic blend of Western Swing, honky-tonk, rockabilly, country, and hot jazz. Playing and writing songs since the age of 13, Chase has developed a style filled with offbeat humor, imaginative songwriting, and plenty of swing. He’s also the founder and frontman of Austin’s […]
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 […]
On the first Friday of every month, Metro Blue, formerly known as S7VEN, brings a full seven-piece ensemble to Brass Peacock, filling the room with layered horns, a locked-in rhythm section, and polished vocals made for a true speakeasy night. Rooted in jazz and moving confidently through soul, R&B, funk, and reimagined classics, Metro Blue delivers […]
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 […]
Austin-based guitarist Matt Montoya brings a refined blend of jazz and classical influences to the Brass Peacock Early Show. A Texas State University Music Performance graduate, Matt studied classical and jazz guitar with acclaimed guitarist and composer Mark Anthony Cruz. A versatile musician and educator, Matt performs with Swing 512 and leads the Matt Montoya […]
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. […]
Chase Risinger is an Austin-based guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter known for his eclectic blend of Western Swing, honky-tonk, rockabilly, country, and hot jazz. Playing and writing songs since the age of 13, Chase has developed a style filled with offbeat humor, imaginative songwriting, and plenty of swing. He’s also the founder and frontman of Austin’s […]