- Austin, TX
- Singing Guitarist
- Starts at $200
Marrisa R. said
“Amazing singer, came on time, great playlist, even mingled with our guests. Everyone loved her. ”
Overview
We’re an instrumental rock band blending spaghetti‑western atmosphere, surf‑driven guitar work, and cinematic desert swagger. Our sound sits somewhere between Ennio Morricone, early surf pioneers, and modern instrumental rock — reverb‑heavy, rhythmic, and built for wide‑open spaces. We deliver a dynamic live show that moves from dusty slow-burners to high‑energy surf‑rock gallops, making us a strong fit for venues looking for something atmospheric, distinctive, and crowd‑friendly.
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Price range: Starts at $400
Languages: English
Gig length: 45 - 120 minutes
What to expect
Vintage cowboy movie soundtrack played by a rock band.
About
Matagorda is Brett Humphrey with longtime collaborator, Adam Byram, with Ian Candler and Brent Miller. They've been playing music in Austin since the 90s. From surf, punk, country, electronic to psychedelic improvisations. They've performed in most of the reputable and disreputable venues in Austin. Their current collaboration, Matagorda, is exploring the themes created by the great Italian composer Ennio Morricone, a spaghetti western inspired instrumental rock band.
Additional booking notes
Two electric guitars (mics)
One electric bass (direct input)
Drums with electronic sample pads
Two talk back mics
Services offered
Influences and inspiration
Calexico, Spindrift, The Shadows
Setup requirements
Power for 3 electric guitars, 3 pedal boards and 1 sample pad.
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