Society Hall Welcomes Powerful Texas Troubadour Aaron LaCombe!
6/21/26, 1:30 AM
Aaron LaCombe is a powerhouse songwriter, singer, guitarist and performer, very much in the straightforward, rough-hewn Texas singer-songwriter tradition of Guy Clark, Lyle Lovett, and Robert Earl Keen, and he's not far behind them any way you want to look at it.
Aaron’s show consists of ninety minutes or more of heartfelt songs and the stories behind them. Whether in an acoustic listening room or a full band show at a festival, Aaron connects with the audience like almost no one else can. Recently Aaron has opened for James McMurtry, Randy Rogers, Stoney Larue, William Beckmann, Drake White, Gary P. Nunn, The Wilder Blue, John Baumann, Adam Hood, Allie Colleen, Brandon Rhyder, and many more. When he’s not at his Hill Country, Tx home, writing or recording, Aaron can be found driving across the United States and beyond with his rescue pals Oscar and Zeke. He plays theaters, listening rooms, festivals and back yards... the kind of places where all the seats face the stage and folks are there to hear the songs and the stories behind them.
As Aaron says, “The truth is the shortcut to everything.” Listening to Aaron’s songs, you won’t hear a lot of effort to sound like anyone else or to play by any particular set of rules. Sure, it’s only natural that dashes of heroes like Lyle Lovett or Guy Clark sneak into the stew, but what you’ll mostly hear are stories being told from the perspective of a man who has been there and wants to share what he learned from them. Laundry hanging on the line, or the death of a dear friend in the passenger seat of his truck; if it’s in the song, it probably happened.
Some of Aaron's awards and accolades - 2026 Howlin’ Dog Music Group Grant award recipient, 2023 Josie Awards Country Male Vocalist of the year, 2021 Winner of the Texana Troubador Songwriting Competition, 2019 and 2022 Participant in the Buddy Holly Songwriter's retreat, and a 2019 Finalist in the Texas Songwriter University Competition.
Society Hall Welcomes Back Irish-via-Austin Singer-Songwriter Pat Byrne!
7/3/26, 1:30 AM
An Irish singer-songwriter, Pat Byrne has come a long way since his first deal with Universal. In late 2017, Byrne began his migration to Austin, Texas. In 2019, Pat took the US by storm, with breakout performances at the 30A Festival, SXSW, Kerrville Folk Festival and the Americana Festival. Being immersed in the Texas music scene, Pat's sophomore US release, Into the Light, has an edgier feel underscoring both emotional depth and greater confidence, while blending new influences with his rich Irish heritage.
Upon seeing Pat Byrne and his band playing "Dublin Blues" in Gruene Hall, Peter Blackstock, esteemed Austin (Texas) American-Statesman music writer, said: "I know this song is on Steve Earle's new album, but Pat does it better, and I'll stand on Guy Clark's workbench in my brown suede Merrells and say that."
Peter Blockstock is not the only one out there describing Pat as one of our most promising young singer-songwriters. Stuart Gray of Hot Press Magazine wrote, "Pat's voice strikes an emotional chord with his audience; ranging from seductive whisper one moment, to full-bodied rock 'n' roll growl the next." Even the vaunted Folk Alley was beside itself when it discovered Pat in Jan. 2019 at the 30A Songwriters Festival in Florida: "When you combine the transcendent poetry of Bob Dylan with the gritty, real-world rock-n-roll storytelling that Bruce Springsteen made so famous, and then add a dash of the political activism embodied by Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, you’ll have Irish singer-songwriter Pat Byrne."
Society Hall Welcomes Acclaimed Colorado - Wisconsin Duo Moors & McCumber!
7/12/26, 1:30 AM
A vocal harmony duo fifteen years in the making, Moors & McCumber have done more than just endear themselves to fans - they’ve built a genuine community. Bridging the gap between classic folk rock and present day Americana, they write heartfelt songs directly inspired by life’s experiences. With their latest record, released in 2023, 'Wired to the Moon,' they have created some of their most compelling work to date.
The sound of Moors & McCumber is adventurous, eclectic, and endlessly creative. Borrowing from rock, pop, blues, folk, and world music, the two multi-instrumentalists defy common logic and embrace spontaneity to bring their stories and songs to life. Their strong vocal harmonies and unconventional instrumentation combine to create a mesmerizing experience. At the center of it all is their evocative songwriting.
Prior to the duo’s formation, James Moors, based in Wisconsin, and Kort McCumber, based in Colorado, each led prolific careers as solo artists. They had both already released six solo studio albums and had begun developing fanbases of their own. The two met at a music festival in 2005 and quickly bonded over their shared passions. James and Kort began performing together as something of a side project, but it immediately became apparent they were meant for much bigger things.
While “more than the sum of their parts” has become a bit of a cliche, there is no better phrase to describe Moors & McCumber. James is a gifted singer and songwriter, while Kort specializes in creating vocal harmonies and captivating arrangements through inventive instrumentation. With their voices combined, they create a truly special sound. As Grammy award-winning producer Lloyd Maines says, “They bring it all to the stage and deliver in a big way.”
One of the most notable things that separates them from the crowd is their “Moors & McCumber Adventures.” These music themed travel tours to international destinations such as Ireland, Scotland, and Mexico give fans an opportunity to directly engage with the artists while sharing cultural expeditions.
In 2023, Moors & McCumber recorded their tenth full length studio album, 'Wired to the Moon.' Recorded at Blue Rock Studios in Wimberley, Texas, and at Flowers Studio in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this album features ten new songs showcasing the ever evolving talents of Moors & McCumber. Produced by Patrick Conway and Moors & McCumber, Wired to the Moon includes guest musicians Dees Stribling, Peter Anderson, Patrick Conway, Kris Johnson and The Fiddle Case.
More Upcoming Shows & Events
Saturday July 25 – Jon Chandler
Sunday August 2 – South Austin Moonlighters
Saturday August 15 – Ingrid Avison and Edie Carey
Saturday August 22 – Sarah Golden and Tipps and Obermiller
Sunday, Oct 4 – Tish Hinojosa