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Overview
Experienced, professional, and great sounding country band for hire. In addition to our Gig Salad profile, find us on iTunes, Pandora, and Spotify! Original songs and/or covers can be played at your event, it's up to you. Our style is in the vein of Johnny Cash, George Strait, Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, and Dale Watson. Let us bring the outlaw sound to your party! Available for weddings, ranch BBQ's, corporate events, etc. We're happy to accommodate special requests and are self-sufficient on equipment. We are flexible with our pricing and will work with you to stay within your budget. We're willing to travel and have good references available.
Reviews
25 reviews
Bailey S.
November 13, 2023Professional and Great to Work With
Aaron was easy to communicate with, arrived on time, was flexible with some last minute changes, and the trio sounded great for our corporate event!
Hired as: Country Band
Allie G.
May 26, 2023Incredible!
We absolutely loved Aaron McDonnell and his band!! They performed at our rehearsal dinner at Antone’s and it was so perfect! Thank you Aaron!!
Hired as: Country Singer
Madison M.
October 28, 2022Amazing!!!
Aaron Mcdonnell and his band were amazing! They were so easy to work with and really made the event truly special. We cannot wait to work with them again in the future!
Hired as: Country Band, Country Singer
Roisin S.
February 22, 2020Brilliant!!
Really loved working with Aaron and the Neon Eagles for our wedding reception. Aaron was very easy to reach before the event - answered all our questions & was clear about what would happen on the day. He went over his playlist & was able to add a few songs based on our suggestions. We were able to listen to his music on Spotify so we knew exactly how he’d sound. On the day itself, it was better that we could have hoped!! They sounded amazing & our guests loved them!! They showed up early and were professional and friendly until the end! Aaron dj’ed our disco after the band finished and was a bit hit! 10/10 would recommend & would work with again! Thanks Aaron!!
Hired as: Wedding Band, Wedding Singer
Kseniya S.
September 9, 2017Beyond Words Amazing
I cannot speak highly enough about Aaron McDonnell and his band. I feel so incredibly lucky to have had them play at our wedding, I have to pinch myself to believe it was real--they are truly beyond words amazing. My husband and I both love country music, and Aaron is our favorite country artist right now. He is truly unbelievable, and in our opinion up there with the greats. The band plays covers flawlessly, and their original music is even better. And Aaron and his band are so good that they appeal not only to country music fans, but also to people with all kinds of tastes in music. All of our guests were completely in awe and could not stop commenting on how incredible Aaron’s band is and asking how we were able to find them. On top of that, Aaron is so wonderful to work with. He is very warm and kind and friendly, as well as responsive, accommodating, and attentive. Once again, I give Aaron and his band my strongest recommendation. I hope I get to see them play again one day. Until then, my husband and I put on his music at home and our hearts are full as we relive our special day.
Thanks a million, Aaron, for everything!
Hired as: Wedding Band
Booking information
Price range: $750-$4000
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - case by case
What to expect
We pride ourselves on our timeliness and professionalism, and will put on a great show! Most private events require a PA system in addition to our individual needs (instruments, amps, etc.), which is not a problem, we're able to bring one & set it up included in the agreed upon price. Lighting can be arranged as well. We just need a level and preferably shaded area (if outside) with power nearby. Our full band format is a five piece setup including myself on vocals, & guitar, drums, bass, lead guitar, and pedal steel guitar. If a more "low-key" vibe is required for a dinner type setting a solo, duo, or trio format can be done. This would also be a lesser fee being that less people are involved.
About
Aaron has a sound you remember but haven’t heard before. He is established as one of the premier neo-traditional country acts in Texas having top 40 hits, and having played 1000+ shows. He is one of the 15 rising artists to watch in 2018 per Wide Open Country and was included on Saving Country Music's best albums of 2022.
“In the crowded Texas country field, McDonnell stands out as one of the most natural talents to rise out of Austin in years.” – Peter Blackstock, ATX Statesman / No Depression
Additional booking notes
All equipment can be provided for reasonably large event (up to 300-500 people) including lighting, if a larger set up is needed it can be arranged. We do not have a portable stage or cover. Two 20-amp circuits on site are typically requested but not necessarily required.
Services offered
Past booked events
May 2023
05
Friday
Personal Occasion
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Austin, TX
October 2022
27
Thursday
Cocktail Party
5:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Carmine, TX
June 2022
10
Friday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Horseshoe Bay, TX
December 2016
10
Saturday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Austin, TX
July 2016
12
Tuesday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 10:00pm
•
Austin, TX
Set list
Cover Song List
Alan Jackson, There Goes
Alan Jackson, Chattahoochie
Brooks & Dunn, Neon Moon
Clint Black, Killin' Time
David Alan Coe, The Ride
Dwight Yoakam, Guitars Cadillacs
Dwight Yoakam, It Won't Hurt
Dwight Yoakam, Heart That You Own
Dwight Yoakam, The Distance Between You & Me
Elvis Presley, That's Alright
Ernest Tubb, Waltz Across Texas
Garth Brooks, Friends in Low Places
Gary Stewart, Empty Glass
Gene Watson, 14 Carat Mind
Gene Watson, Got No Reason Now For Going Home
George Jones, Tennessee Whiskey
George Strait, All My Ex's Live In Texas
George Strait, Amarillo by Morning
George Strait, I Just Wanna Dance With You
George Strait, The Chair
George Strait, The Fireman
George Strait, Unwound
Hank Williams, Honky Tonk Blues
Hank Williams, Your Cheatin' Heart
Hank Williams Jr., Family Tradition
Hank Williams Jr., Blues Man
Holly Williams, Drinkin'
Johnny Bush, Green Snakes
Johnny Bush, I'll Be There
Johnny Cash, Folsom Prison Blues
Johnny Cash, Ring of Fire
Johnny & June, Jackson
Johnny Paycheck, Motel Time Again
Merle Haggard, Big City
Merle Haggard, Let's Chase Each Other Round The Room
Merle Haggard, Silver Wings
Merle Haggard, Tonight the Bottle Let Me Down
Patsy Cline, Walking After Midnight
Ray Price, Crazy Arms
Roger Miller, King of the Road
Santo & Johnny, Sleepwalk
Townes Van Zandt, White Frieghtliner Blues
Townes Van Zandt, Pancho & Lefty
Van Morrison, Into The Mystic
Vince Gill, Take Your Memory With You
Waylon Jennings, Luckenbach, Texas
Waylon Jennings, Good Hearted Woman
Waylon Jennings, T For Texas
Willie Nelson, Til I Gain Control Again
Influences and inspiration
Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, Ray Price, Radney Foster, Dwight Yoakam, etc.
Setup requirements
Flat/level surface to set instruments upon
Cover for the stage area if outside