Event

The Carper Family

By the time this trio was born in the winter of 2010 to take a weekly residency at Austin's legendary Hole-in-the-Wall, each of the members had already established a reputation with her voice and instrument by playing with some of the best local acts. When their debut studio album "Back When" was named Best Country Album for the 2012 Independent Music Awards, it seemed like an appropriate recognition for the both the upstart band and for the Austin community that they emerged from.

While playing gigs and festivals is clearly at the top of any band's agenda, The Carper Family is equally committed to sharing American country music in educational and communal settings. To them, country music isn't just about entertaining; it's also about understanding, honoring, and developing American country communities in the city and on the farm. As such, they've taught workshops and lessons at a variety of gatherings and regularly play at country dances, farmers' markets, and farm potlucks. Their aspirations, professional and personal alike, point to spirit of the rural places from which they have come and to which they hope to go.

The finest folk, roots and world music in an intimate 200 seat listening room. Doors open at 7 pm to the "Folk Tailgate Party." Don't forget your picnic basket!