Author: Galleywinter

Out of the ashes of a central Texas family band, Spivey Crossing, has emerged a formidable group known as Sundae Drivers.  Powered by the unique aspect of three lead singers and twin guitars, this band has grown a sizable and loyal following across the region and state.  Derrick Dutton gets most of the attention with his guitar prowess, but don’t sleep on the rhythm section of Chad Kasik on drums and Dave Pratka on bass.  Holli Kasik is an emotive vocalist and Lucas Montgomery is as engaging with his mandolin as he is his vocals.  Josh Williams provides a youthful

Fort Worth has a burgeoning music scene full of vibrant singer/songwriters of all types. Zach Pack is breaking through and sticking out with his laidback and witty spins on life, love and all that entails. He just dropped a debut EP produced by James Steinle and it’s worthy our time. Come see what he’s got to say at River Jam. Performance date/time:  Sunday July 14 at Lone Star Floathouse approx 4PM Years at event:  Debut

Singer/songwriters of the female persuasion have always been on an uneven playing field in the music biz at large and in the Texas scene especially.  Every great once in a while, a truly remarkable talent cuts through all the hurdles in her path.  One of the recent trailblazers doing this is Jackie Darlene.  This young lady possesses a raspy, raw and powerfully evocative vocal range that is paired with a songwriting voice that is equally magnetic.  Jackie has spent and continues to spend countless hours in the woodshed, on top of gigging 6 nights a week. Performance date/time:  Sunday July

Josh Grider has long been a Galleywinter favorite dating back to his earliest performing days in Waco.  Hand in hand with that, Grider has performed at Greenfest/River Jam in various forms.  Acoustic, full band, trio, special guest…you name it.  Each time he has killed it. Each time he has brought something special.  Each time he’s left the crowd wanting more.  Grider returns to River Jam this year as part of the Lone Star Floathouse acoustic songswap jam.  The past few years have found Grider on a continual career upswing;, and scoring several hits on Texas Radio. Few people are able