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Butch Hancock

From Lubbock, Texas, Butch is one third of the super-group The Flatlanders with fellow Lubbock natives Joe Ely and Jimmie Dale Gilmore.
Hancock has spent most of his career as a solo artist, and made many recordings. His song 'If You Were a Bluebird' has been covered by many artists, the most well-known version being by Emmylou Harris.

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The Flatlanders

The fact that Texas music titans Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock - on their first go-round as The Flatlanders in 1972 - were completely rejected by the country music establishment is surprising in retrospect but, ultimately, poetic. That each went on to have formidable solo careers is a testament to their talent and determination. Add to this their diverse yet complimentary styles - Joe the street-wise rocker...

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Keegan Mcinroe

Keegan McInroe is a Texas based singer-songwriter. Weaving together threads from old country, old blues, gospel, and rock & roll, McInroe creates an original tapestry of American roots music, earthy and lyric driven. In 2003, Keegan McInroe participated in founding rock & roll outfit, Catfish Whiskey (2003-2009), in Fort Worth, TX. After moving back to west Texas in 2008, McInroe released his first solo album, Mozelle, in 2009. From the Wall & In the City, his sophomore solo effort, was released in May 2010.

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