"Americana with a Sledgehammer" -FolkWorks
Cast Iron Shoes (Austin, TX) is helmed by fiddle champion and award-winning songwriter Nicole Ridgwell. Her high-energy sound blends folk-punk, honky-tonk, Cajun, bluegrass, gospel, and New Orleans swing.
Fans of Tyler Childers, Sierra Ferrell, Lucinda Williams, and Bob Dylan will feel right at home at a Cast Iron Shoes performance.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Recipient of the $30,000 and $20,000 Live Music Fund grants
- Central Texas Bluegrass Society scholarship winner
- Two international tours, with airplay on independent radio worldwide
- AmericanaFest, Kerrville Folk Festival, Folk Alliance, SXSW, Coast Fest (UK) performer
3 reviews
Jack B.
October 19, 2026We had Cast Iron shoes play at our venue and they become fan favourites within 1 song. Excellent musicianship was on offer and a great live stage performance as well. Not only did cast iron shoes rock our tiny little bar they also inspired a few of our up and coming musician to write and perform
Hired as: Americana Band, Singing Guitarist
Sarah C.
October 19, 2026We've hosted Cast Iron Shoes several times for house concerts here at our home in East Nashville and every time me and the audience are left wanting more. They are bringing rock n roll to the people and not only is a great sonic experience, being around them as humans is equally amazing, they are true gems and a gift to us all!
Hired as: Americana Band, Singing Guitarist
Jonathan B.
October 19, 2026Cast Iron Shoes blew our guests away my with their potent songwriting and incredible performance dialed in by years of international touring. A great addition to any event and able to play for hours on end without any drop in energy or quality.
Highly recommended and we will definitely bring them back for more shows.
Hired as: Americana Band
Americana Band
