Big Love Car Wash
Big Love Car Wash blends Americana roots with adventurous songwriting, a sound they call "Heart-Forward Dreamgrass." The four-piece band met through the Austin music scene and found immediate chemistry. Their performances are built on tight playing, rich harmonies, and the kind of intuitive interplay often described as stage telepathy. Drawing from bluegrass, folk, jazz, Celtic, and rock influences, the band creates an Americana sound that honors its sources while pushing outward. Their self-produced debut album, Daydream, was recorded at Arlyn Studios and released in 2025. That same year, they embarked on their first national tour and earned second place in the world-renowned Telluride Bluegrass Band Competition. Big Love Car Wash emphasizes cultural connection, empathy, and exploration. Singing in Spanish and Hebrew as well as English, the band draws from diverse backgrounds to offer rich tapestries. Their shows are heart-forward experiences, and they have captivated rooms all over the country with their intimate and vulnerable performances. Big Love Car Wash also offers educational programs, including workshops in folk songwriting, arranging for small ensembles, collaboration and jamming, and instrument-specific sessions for mandolin, fiddle, guitar, bass, clogging, and singing. Their workshops are adaptable for children or adults and emphasize creativity, accessibility, and connection. Photo by Nicolla Gell.
Additional information
| Discipline | Music |
|---|---|
| Contact name | Everett Wren |
| Contact address | PO Box 40563 Austin TX 78704 |
| Phone 1 | 512-294-6128 |
| Phone 2 | |
| Public Performance | $800 – $3, 000 |
| School performance | $600 – $1, 800 |
| Workshop fees | $350 – $650 |
| Travel per diem lodging | $400 – $850 |
| City | Austin |
| Website | |
| Special audiences | Festivals/special events, Hands-on/participatory activities, Schools, Seniors |
| School audiences | High school audiences, Middle school audiences |
| Venue size | Larger venues (concert hall), Medium-sized venues (theater), Smaller venues (library/club), Unplugged events/venues, Very large or outdoor venues |
