Check out our new single "All Your Love." Click on "audio."
Sidetracked features veteran Austin bluesman Marcus Tharpe on vocals, Nathan Hanners on guitar, Richard Radbil on bass and Jamie Krueger on drums. Marcus was born in Detroit, MI but moved to Memphis, TN at an early age where he started singing at age nine. Marcus says that he was "born in Motown and raised by the Memphis sound." Reflecting Marcus' varied influences, the band's setlist contains tunes like "Knock on Wood" to "You Don't Love Me," and has been likened to a tour through blues history.
The blues is a living and ever-changing genre, and Sidetracked respects blues history while putting on a rockin' show.
7 reviews
Amy W.
October 20, 2026Sidetracked played for my birthday party in an intimate setting and they nailed the vibe. Blues music played with charm and pizazz.
As the host I appreciated that they needed very little of my time or direction allowing me to mingle with my guest, enjoy the music and be the center of attention. They were timely, professional, friendly and talented.
Thank you Sidetracked for a great day!
Hired as: Blues Band
Marjorie M. D.
November 18, 2024These guys are really really good! That's what I heard over and over again at my wedding! We danced , we sang with them and they made our wedding fantastic ! They are super nice people aside from being very professional musicians! I would choose them to play at my next event in heartbeat! I am so glad we choose them for our wedding!
Hired as: 1950s Era Entertainment, Americana Band, Blues Band, Dance Band, Party Band, Soul Band, Swing Band
Jamie S.
October 13, 2023Richard with Sidetracked could not have been any easier to work with for our event. We decided to move the band outside in a large planter area with mats to make better use of our space and they were happy to accommodate us. The music was so perfect for our event; people were swaying and shaking their hips and really FEELING the music. We look forwards to having them back in the future!
Hired as: Blues Band
Dani B.
April 8, 2022I booked Sidetracked for a “Blues and Brews” event that I hosted at a senior living community in Lakeway TX. I could not be more pleased with the level of talent and professionalism. They are a great group of musicians and I can’t wait to have them back. They are a true Blues band and I was blown away by how good they sounded! Sidetracked really made our event special.
Hired as: Blues Band
Michael S.
February 16, 2020Jimmy and the rest of the band did a great job! Very professional and interactive with the audience! We will definitely have them back!!!!
Hired as: Blues Band
Price range: Contact for pricing
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 400 minutes
We are a five piece band.
We always start on time.
We have our own PA if needed.
We will arrive approximately one hour before our start time unless you request otherwise.
We can adjust our volume level according to the needs of the event. We can play softly in the background or rock out--whatever you need!
We do not require any special treatment--beverages and/or food are totally up to you and we do not expect either.
We are always respectful of our hosts, the venue and our audience.
CHECK OUT OUR NEW SINGLE "ALL YOUR LOVE" in our audio section.
Check out our new single "All Your Love." Click on "audio."
Sidetracked features veteran Austin bluesman Marcus Tharpe on vocals, Nathan Hanners on guitar, Richard Radbil on bass and Jamie Krueger on drums. Marcus was born in Detroit, MI but moved to Memphis, TN at an early age where he started singing at age nine. Marcus says that he was "born in Motown and raised by the Memphis sound." Reflecting Marcus' varied influences, the band's setlist contains tunes like "Knock on Wood" to "You Don't Love Me," and has been likened to a tour through blues history.
The blues is a living and ever-changing genre, and Sidetracked respects blues history while putting on a rockin' show.
We have our own PA.
It is usually not necessary to put us through the house sound system unless the venue is relatively large.
Sunday
Birthday Party
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Austin, TX
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Austin, TX
Thursday
Cocktail Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Austin, TX
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Austin, TX
Saturday
Grand Opening
6:00pm - 10:00pm
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San Antonio, TX
Sunday
Halloween Party
11:00am - 3:00pm
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Austin, TX
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Johnson City, TX
Let the Good Times Roll
Sweet Tooth
Light My Fire
Snatch It Back
I Got a Woman
Leavin’ on a Jet Plane-
Hold On
Help the Poor
Baby What You Want Me to Do
How Sweet It Is
Lord Help Me
Will the Circle
Let’s Work Together
Right Place
Teenie Weenie Bit
Hey Joe
Sidetracked
You Brought Me Through This
I’ll Play the Blues
Hide-a-Way
Howling for My Darlin
Jelly, Jelly
Mojo
Little Bit of Love
Motherless Child
Every Night and Every Day
Bright Lights
Stormy Monday
Chicken Shack
Big City
Southside
Tried & True
Sidetracked
High Heel Sneakers
Kansas City
Otis Rush
Freddy King
BB King
Muddy Waters
and many more!
We have everthing we need and do not require anything from the venue.
Blues Band
