Overview
When you book Steel Betty you get the finest bluegrass, acoustic country, folk, and americana music for your event, with a stress-free booking process for your sanity. The band delivers a mix of traditional bluegrass and beloved acoustic covers with a hip look and energy that has consistently delighted guests at private events across Texas.
From background folk music for an intimate rehearsal dinner, to a high-energy and danceable bluegrass set, Steel Betty can shift the feel of the performance and size of band to fit the atmosphere of your event. Check out their videos and testimonials and request a quote today!
Reviews
30 reviews
Alex L.
November 17, 2025Great performance and vibe, and easy to work with!
Steel Grassy was a great live band to have at our corporate event. They were easy to communicate with pre-event. They have a few configurations they can do (solo, duo, trio, or full band), and can also bring their own sound equipment if needed. We went with the duo and it was the perfect vibe for what we were looking for. They chose energetic tunes that worked well for the space, and provided a good ambiance for networking while not being overly loud. I highly recommend them for any kind of special event or function.
Hired as: Bluegrass Band
Clare J.
October 5, 2025Great bluegrass!
They were fantastic!!!
Hired as: Bluegrass Band
Jeff S.
May 5, 2025Pro level entertainment!!
This band provided the perfect ambiance for my backyard 50th birthday celebration! The entire process was hassle free and professional, allowing us to concentrate on all other aspects of throwing a party for 75 people at our home.
Communication with David leading up to the event was prompt and friendly. The band itself consisted of pro level players that quickly set up their sound and lights without needing much direction. They read the room throughout the three hour set, remaining in the background most of the evening at a comfortable volume allowing guests to converse without shouting, then transitioning to a fun Americana hoedown when the party started cookin’ under the stars.
Could not have asked for a better experience from start to finish. All the guests were impressed and complimented the music choice throughout the evening. I hope someone I know books this band for their party so I can take in the show!
Hired as: Acoustic Band, Americana Band, Bluegrass Band, Folk Band
Steel Betty
YES! So happy the band was a great fit for your birthday party Jeff! Happy birthday! Let's do it again sometime!
Bri B.
December 10, 2024Awesome
Steel Betty was absolutely fantastic at our company holiday party! They played a medley of country, blues, folk, and christmas tunes that everyone absolutely loved! We will definitely be booking them for future events if they will have us lol
Hired as: Acoustic Band, Americana Band, Bluegrass Band, Folk Band, Singing Guitarist
E. C.
January 4, 2024Great for any event!
I've booked Steel Betty for a few events now and they do not miss! One was a larger 200-250 person food and wine festival and their vibe added such a special element to our event. They were so easy to work with and was open to everything! The second was a smaller 40 person business dinner and they were super flexible with timing and engaged well with our guests. Will always keep them in mind for future events!
Hired as: Bluegrass Band, Folk Band
Booking information
Price range: $900 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 10 - 280 minutes
What to expect
When you book Steel Betty you are ensuring the finest bluegrass and acoustic music for your event, and a smooth and stress-free booking process for your sanity. The band delivers a mix of traditional covers and original music and hip look that has consistently delighted guests at private and corporate events across Texas. Just check out the many testimonials from happy brides, corporate event planners, and a slew of others thrilled clients from their two years in the private event business.
From laid back acoustic folk for an intimate rehearsal dinner, to a high-energy and danceable bluegrass set, Steel Betty can shift the feel of the performance to fit the atmosphere of your event. Prefer an acoustic duo? Need to fill a large stage to a packed auditorium? Steel Betty can scale up to a five piece or down to a duo depending on your budget and preference on group size. The band furnishes and runs all sound gear necessary for your event so that you can focus on other details of event planning. Check out their videos and request a quote today.
Past Corporate clients include:
Facebook Austin
Hyundai
Texas Monthly Magazine
Renaissance Hotels
Lennar
Texas Family Services
Wiley Inc.
Hotel Ella
About
The Boys and Girl in the Band
Singer, guitarist, and band cheerleader David McD was born and raised in Austin Texas. In addition to fronting Steel Betty, he has a quirky collage rock project and loves golden brown foods, unicycling, storytelling, and playing with Steel Betty. He can also play the banjo.
Madeleine Froncek is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist living in Austin, TX. In addition to playing in Steel Betty, Maddy plays bass and banjo in her gypsy, punk, funk, pop band, Cactopus, and in her Brazilian leaning band, Ley Line. She is currently working on completing studio albums with both groups. Maddy climbs rocks, bikes mountains, and is a semi-pro hand whistler.
Micah Motenko is a singer, songwriter, pianist, saxophonist, clarinetist, and mandolin player from Boston, MA. He is a master chef and master vocalist. He has toured with Whiskey Shivers and lived to tell about it. Check out his soul stylings in his soul funk band, Motenko.
Services offered
Past booked events
December 2025
06
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Austin, TX
October 2025
04
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Brenham, TX
May 2025
03
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Austin, TX
December 2024
07
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Austin, TX
December 2023
08
Friday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Austin, TX
September 2023
14
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Austin, TX
July 2023
01
Saturday
Private Event (Dallas)
All-day event
May 2023
02
Tuesday
Cocktail Party
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Austin, TX
April 2023
15
Saturday
Private Event (Austin)
All-day event
November 2022
19
Saturday
Private Event (Willis, TX)
All-day event
12
Saturday
Private Event (Austin)
All-day event
September 2022
12
Monday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
San Antonio, TX
February 2020
24
Monday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Austin, TX
May 2019
04
Saturday
House Party
5:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Austin, TX
April 2019
07
Sunday
Private Event
7:00pm - 10:00pm
February 2019
28
Thursday
UW - Platteville Center for the Arts
7:00pm - 9:00pm
09
Saturday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Austin, TX
08
Friday
The Townsend - Austin, TX
7:30pm - 9:30pm
02
Saturday
Home Concert Series - Houston TX
7:00pm - 9:00pm
December 2018
16
Sunday
Vista Brewing
4:00pm - 7:00pm
September 2018
19
Wednesday
Grand Opening
5:30pm - 8:00pm
•
The Woodlands, TX
May 2018
11
Friday
Wedding Reception
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Austin, TX
November 2017
16
Thursday
Be Thankful! Family Services Event - San Antonio
7:00pm - 11:00pm
04
Saturday
Wedding Reception
7:00pm - 11:30pm
•
Austin, TX
October 2017
26
Thursday
Festival
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
San Antonio, TX
21
Saturday
Wedding Reception - Spicewood TX
7:00pm - 9:00pm
September 2017
29
Friday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 6:30pm
01
Friday
Hemisfare
7:00pm - 9:00pm
June 2017
08
Thursday
Pigpen in San Antonio
6:00pm - 8:00pm
May 2017
30
Tuesday
Buzzmill
8:00pm - 10:00pm
28
Sunday
Anniversary Party
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Leander, TX
26
Friday
Opa Coffee and Wine Bar - Austin
6:00pm - 8:00pm
21
Sunday
Private Wedding
3:00pm - 10:00pm
20
Saturday
Banger's
5:00pm - 7:00pm
19
Friday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Austin, TX
April 2017
22
Saturday
Private Event - Wedding
6:00pm - 8:00pm
February 2017
01
Wednesday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
San Antonio, TX
January 2017
30
Monday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 11:00pm
•
San Antonio, TX
05
Thursday
The Saltlick
6:00pm - 9:00pm
November 2016
26
Saturday
Festival
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Boerne, TX
October 2016
22
Saturday
Jester King Brewery
2:00pm - 4:00pm
September 2016
18
Sunday
Specht's General Store
7:00pm - 10:00pm
June 2016
04
Saturday
Graduation
4:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Spring Branch, TX
Team
Set list
Requests songs are available! Inquire about this service.
American Standards/Folk/Country/Americana (Bluegrass tunes listed separately at the bottom)
Wayside/Back in Time - Gillian Welch
Ms. Ohio - Gillian Welch
Fishin Blues - Taj Majal
Paradise - John Prine
The Weight - The Band
Angel From Montgomery-John Prine
Aint No More Cane - American Standard
Rita Ballou - Guy Clark
White Freight Liner - Townes Van Zandt
Dublin Blues - Guy Clark
San Antonio Girl - Lyle Lovett
Fire on the Mountain - Grateful Dead
Shotgun Willie - Willie Nelson
Dead Flowers - Rolling Stones
Your Cheatin Heart - Hank Williams Sr
Friend of the Devil - Grateful Dead (G)
Lonesome LA Cowboy - Old and in the Way (G) *
Long Black Veil - The Band, Johnny Cash
Always Late
Frankie and Johnny
Bluegrass Standards
Man of Constant Sorrow
Will the Circle be Unbroken?
I Saw the Light
Angel Band
I’ll Fly Away
9 Pound Hammer
On and On
Molly and Tenbrooks
White House Blues
Home is Where the Heart Is
Little Sadie
Deep Ellem
Tom Dooley
Poor Man
Old Home Place
Pig in a Pen
Tennessee Waltz
White Dove
Catfish John
I Just Think I'll Stay Around
Sitting on Top of the World
More Pretty Girls Than One
Walls of Time
Love Please Come Home
John Hardy
Influences and inspiration
Old Crow Medicine Show, Gillian Welch, Bill Monroe, Punch Brothers, Guy Clark, Old and in the Way, Doc Watson
Setup requirements
2 15 amp 3 pronged power outlets within 40 ft of set up area
6ft x 8ft space