Cooper's Uncle This group of ambitious, young musicians has grown into one of Austin's premier Bluegrass acts. After meeting at an open mic, the band started really 'pickin' and a grinnin'' together at a weekly BBQ, deemed 'Bluegrass Friday'. These family-style get-togethers quickly sparked a fuse in the Austin music scene and Cooper's Uncle began making many loyal friends and fans. They have now gone from a backyard get-together to a weekly show at Stubb's, to playing Old Settlers Music Festival, the Austin City Limits Festival, and playing several shows at South By Southwest. Their fresh renditions of traditional Bluegrass songs captivate audiences. They are band that can be enjoyed by all ages, yet for the true music critic, their style and talent can't go unnoticed. Add in their upbeat energy and originality, and they have something that old Bill Monroe, himself, would be proud of. Cooper's Uncle stays true to the way Bluegrass was traditionally played, yet adds a young flair to a musical genre with a deep-rooted history. Cooper's Uncle consists of Todd Michael on guitar, James Dinkins on banjo, Tyler Balthrop on mandolin and Brad Degge on the bass. At a Cooper's Uncle show, you will be entertained in the old-fashioned style. They use just two condenser microphones set up in the center of the stage. This is what sets them apart from other string bands... just acoustic instruments played into microphones. It's what they like to call "Organic Music". This is how Bluegrass was played 50 years ago, and that is how they play it today.

Azusa consists of Christian Zani (vocals, guitar), Edmund Auger (guitar, vocals) and Jimmy Young (Percussion). Zani and Auger met in 1987 while living in Guatemala. In 1991, at the age of 14, the two delved deep into their passion of music by writing, composing and collaborating on original pieces and covers. By the age of 16, Zani and Auger began doing live performances at numerous venues throughout Guatemala, recorded a professionally produced LP and continued to maintain the steady flow of original pieces. In 1995 the two separated for the sake of higher education, but with the ultimate intent of reconnecting to continue their focus on music. During this 5-year hiatus, the two were able to study music more intensively and hone in on their own musical tastes, roots and styles. In 2000 Auger shifted his musical focus towards the electronic music scene, while his counterpart focused on digging deeper into his roots of Latin America and song-writing. In early 2005, Zani left his home of San Diego, California to reconnect with Auger, currently a resident of Fort Worth, Texas. Earlier this year they have teamed up with Jimmy Young, of Fort Worth who is a long-time drummer and percussionist. The three are determined to continue the musical voyage they embarked on in many years ago. Azusa brings a complex yet soothing sound - a diverse mix of melodic guitar themes, vocal harmonies, driving beats and introspective lyrics. With influences from indie, alternative, Latin Rock, jazz and blues, it's hard to classify their sound with one word.

Teri & Flashback is San Antonio?s premier dance band specializing in 70s and 80s dance music. With its wide array of musical talent Teri & Flashback?s onstage energy is enough to get any party going.

Manual Sanchez on guitar and vocals. To hear Manual play guitar is to take a glimpse into his soul. He holds nothing back when it comes to those hard hitting solos.

Rene "The Metronome" Hernandez on drums brings his soulful beat and high energy playing to the stage and is the solid foundation of the rhythm section.

Rounding out the rhythm section is Paul Sanchez on bass and vocals. Paul??|s many years of performing experience on stage as well as in the studio translates into a river of rhythm that flows easily throughout the night.

Paul Valero on keys. Disguised as a mild mannered piano teacher by day, by night he transforms in to a synthesizer super hero. Able to hold an entire brass section in one hand while balancing a lite stringed orchestra in the other. Paul is able to effortlessly coax those multiplexed melodies from his artificial ivories.

The tasteful alternative to the typical lounge act, specializing in streamlined arrangements of timeless classics.

Featuring the former lead singer of the Argyles, Texas Music Hall of Famer Paul Minor. A seven piece showband including dynamic horn section, Alterego is consistently recommended as the best wedding band in Texas. Alterego's reputation precedes them for their combination of experience, professionalism, and fun. Alterego specializes in accommodating the special requests of clients and emphasizes flexibility and class in their always entertaining performances. Alterego is an all-star band featuring veterans of Austin's legendary club scene. Keyboardist Matt Hubbard has produced albums with Willie Nelson, Drummer Kevin Pearson and Saxophonist Marcus Cardwell also play with local jazz-funk sensations Gnappy. Bassist Chris Johnson plays with Elvis tribute artist Ted Roddy and is appearing at the Austin City Limits festival with the legendary Roky Erickson. Alterego is the band to book when you expect only the best for your special day.

JOHN BENDELE Band This Singer/Songwriter hails from Blanco, Texas and has played live music venues for over twelve years. He has performed with bands across the state since he started college at Texas A&M University, where he received a bachelor's degree in communications. His vocal-range, along with his showmanship, is exceptional and allows him to sing a large variety of country, rock-n-roll and original music. When night falls in Texas rest assured that some where people will be enjoying & dancing to the sounds of John Bendele. John is available for private parties, dance halls, weddings and county fairs. He has played such attractions as the Bunkie Louisiana Corn Festival in Bunkie, Louisiana, and the Maverick Co. Fair, in Eagle Pass, Texas. John has also opened concerts for Nashville recording acts such as: James House, Wade Hayes, Johnny Rodriguez, Gary Stewart and Doug Supernaw. John was the Lead singer for his college band, Luck of the Draw, which was a success story in itself. Their local reputation and following grew practically over night. After playing together for a short eight months, Luck of the Draw was featured in Tune In Magazine as 'Band of the Month', and held that position for four months straight. After graduating from Texas A&M he left the band and moved to Wheatland, Wyoming to pursue a career in Rodeo Sound and Light Production. As he traveled the rodeo circuit he formed a band called 'Boyz-town Ramblers' and they played whenever and wherever they could. Like Luck of the Draw, the Boyz-town Ramblers' reputation and following spread like wildfire. From The Road Goes on Forever to Milk Cow Blues, John enjoys singing for one to a thousand people. His musical influences are George Strait, Pat Green and Robert Earl Keen. He has just recently started to concentrate on the writing aspect of the music industry. He and his wife, Brandy, sit on the back porch of their Blanco home and put pen to paper.