The Violet Crown Affair unites the soulful voice of the cello with the rare harp guitar, creating music that feels both timeless and new. Their repertoire spans continents—tangos from Argentina, ballads from Mexico, choros from Brazil, dances from Ireland and Spain, and beyond—each piece infused with elegance, fire, and heart. https://youtu.be/DlmHXuhS6-o?si=JMSB4fTLVzykaCH2
The Violet Crown Affair The Violet Crown Affair is an acoustic duo based in Austin, Texas, featuring Tony Rogers on cello and Adam Carney on harp guitar — a rare, 14-string instrument with a warm, resonant sound and celestial depth. Tony has spent over 20 years as a cellist, performing, educating, and inspiring others through […]
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. […]
Pendulum Hearts are an Austin, Texas-based alt-country swing band blending Western Swing, honky-tonk, rockabilly, Gypsy jazz, and hot jazz into a lively, dance-ready sound. Led by guitarist/vocalist Chase Risinger and fiddle player Tony Perez, the group is known for spirited live shows, original songs, and a rotating cast of standout players that can expand the […]
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 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 […]
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 […]