Mayeux and Broussard: “Texas Hills”
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The term “whiskey-soaked” gets thrown around a lot when talking about good ol’ Texas country, but upon listening to Austin group Mayeux and Broussard, it’s hard to deny them that title.
The group was formed in the summer of 2011 by frontmen Tate Mayeux (pronounced “My-You”) and Brian Broussard. Joining the duo in their band are Taylor Englert on drums, bassist Misha Ben-David, and Matt Wiley on lap steel, mandolin and banjo. The band has racked up some solid live performances at clubs like the venerable Hole in The Wall, the San Marcos stand-by Cheatham Street Warehouse and up-and-coming Austin honky-tonk The White Horse. They even had an opening slot at the late Leslie Cochran’s 60th Birthday Bash at Threadgill’s.
The band doesn’t have an official record out yet, but they’re working on a debut that’s set to release sometime this summer. You don’t have to wait that long to get a listen of Mayeux and Broussard’s brand of gritty Texas country because you can get a taste right here with today’s song of the day “Texas Hills,” a swingin’, bluesy ode to some of the best scenery the Lone Star State has to offer. Say Mayeux and Broussard, “God never made no mountains like he made the Texas Hills.”
If you like what you hear, check them out tonight (for free!) at the Hole in the Wall.
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These guys are awesome! I was walking down the streets of Austin one night down on my luck and I heard some sweet tunes coming from The White Horse, so I went in to check it out. Mayeux and Broussard are so much fun to listen to. I couldn’t help but feel better after watching them play, and afterwards I went to go talk to the guys and they were all really cool dudes. Anyone who likes some good ol Texas music should check these guys out.
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U Guys rock!,,Keep up the good work!
God never made no mountains like he made the Texas Hills! Fantastic, could you please post more or do a follow up, Love the sound and the lyrics,,I’ll definately be at The Hole In The Wall tonight,Where are they From?
These guys Rock! I was wondering around Austin late one night, down on my luck, and I heard some sweet jams coming from The White Horse so I went in to see what was going on. These guys had the whole house dancing and going wild. Afterwards I went up to talk to the band members and they were all super cool dudes. I’m definitly going to see these guys play next time they come around!