A Good Excuse as a "Duo" provides a diverse array of eclectic music geared towards the Wine Bar Tasting Rooms, Restaurant Venues and private events where Classic R&R, R&B, Pop, Americana and "easy listening" music selections are appreciated and played at a volume that allows the patrons to easily converse.
The "Duo" is comprised of Red Watterson (Rhythm guitar & vocals) and Electric Guitar accompaniment with a taste of Jazz provided by Jay LeBlanc OR with one of many talented guitarists. Our rates are affordable, our experience is in-depth, and our customers keep asking us back. A Good Excuse travels throughout Central and South Texas
4 reviews
Jennie G.
December 30, 2024Red and Jay were absolutely fabulous! They play a variety of songs/music to fit the crowd they are playing for. They are also great entertainers and engaged well with the guests at my event. Highly recommend them…you won’t be disappointed!
Hired as: Acoustic Band
Ryan W.
May 5, 2024Great blues, great harmonica, and very professional and well executed. An excellent performance!
Hired as: Acoustic Band
Jennifer S.
November 23, 2021Really enjoyed having these guys perform. Super professional & easy to work with. Will hire them again!
Hired as: Guitarist
Dan B.
August 22, 2019Red and the crew were amazing. From the beginning, he was in constant contact helping to plan the show. They were early to set up and delivered a great performance, reading the audience and developing the set list as they went along. My son loved every minute and even got some tips from the guitarist after the show. I couldn’t recommend them more highly and will definitely use them again.
Hired as: Acoustic Band, Guitarist
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 120 - 240 minutes
Solid quality, on-time, consistent and affordable performances are provided. A minimal amount of "set-up" space is required, so that little or no revenue generating space is required. Music genre and selections evaluated per venue to suit specific age groups and tastes of patrons. DB levels are monitored during performances to maintain desired levels.
Additional "pieces" may be added to A Good Excuse for larger events (add bass guitar, drums, percussion, brass-section, etc.).
A Good Excuse is a "flexible" group of talent that offers live performances for a variety of occassions. The "core" of A Good Excuse is an acoustic/electric Solo with vocals or a Duo (with Jazz Guitar Accompaniment) that is tailored for each venue event genre and budget. The Solo or Duo can be slated towards Jazz, R&B/R&R, Blues, Americana, Current/Classic Country, Pop, or original music.
If the event requires a larger sound, A Good Excuse can be expanded to a duo or trio and include "electric" lead guitar, "electric" bass guitar, percussion, brass (trumpet/sax), harmonica, stage lighting and auditorium sound reinforcement.
Red is a 5th generation Texan - raised in "rural" Harris County - when Jackrabbit Road was a two lane FM road and you could hear a car coming from 5 miles away - and when the corner of Claymore & Piney Point was a 30 acre farm that supported three families.
A Good Excuse is currently working the Greater Austin/Belton/Georgetown/Temple/Waco/Bryan-College Station/Tomball/Cypress/Houston areas, performing with an acoustic guitar & providing vocals solo) and adding Jazz "Lead" Guitar provided by Austins own Jay LeBlanc. When Red returns to the Greater Houston area, at certain times, accompaniment is provided by Tom Hays who has been bringing that awesome R&B/R&R lead guitar and incredible vocals that has been a menu item in the Gulf Coast Region for many years - or maybe with Joe Frey who brings a highly developed and soulful harmonica sound that was originated in Louisiana and continues to be "polished" in Southern Texas traditions.
Red's been feelin' the blues since the 50's--with influences from artists such as Jimmy Reed, B.B. King, ZZ Hill, Albert Collins, Freddy King, Eric Clapton, ZZ Top and many more.
The years of playing and touring as part of a Contemporary Gospel group has always been a part of the "musical puzzle" that makes up Red Watterson & A Good Excuse and helps define the many styles of music and vocals.
Current varied artists - including Keith Urban, Rob Thomas, Adele, Michael Buble and Clay Walker - continue to add to the multiple dialects of A Good Excuse. The diversity of music adds flavor and interest as performances of A Good Excuse are "sprinkled" around town.
A Good Excuse is available for private functions and public functions.
No special requirements. Standard 20 amp breaker for electronics. For summertime outdoor events, a portable shelter is requested to provide protection from the sun.
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Woodway, TX
Friday
Weekly/Recurring Performance
8:00pm - 10:00pm
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Waco, TX
Saturday
Restaurant/Bar Event
3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Navasota, TX
Saturday
Restaurant/Bar Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Brenham, TX
Saturday
Festival
6:30pm - 7:15pm
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Rockdale, TX
Tuesday
House Party
4:30pm - 6:00pm
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Belton, TX
Various influences - ranging from Eric Clapton to Michael Buble.
All necessary pro-audio equipment is provided by A Good Excuse
Acoustic Band
