Description
Guy Forsyth migrated to Austin in 1990, quickly making his musical mark. As a regular onstage at Antone’s, he formed the Asylum Street Spankers, went solo, formed the Hot Nut Riveters and a blues band, toured the world, won many Austin Music Awards (winning 2019 honors for Best Blues/Soul/Funk Band and Best Miscellaneous Instrument-harmonica, and 2018’s Best Male Vocals award) and toured the world some more. He’s toured the globe and shared stages with acts like Ray Charles, B.B. King, and Lucinda Williams. Guy regularly performs in solo/duo/blues band or string band configuration(s). Mixing humor, irreverence, devotion, and deep knowledge of musical history, he’s earned his status as one of the city’s top talents- a status he now proudly shares with his favorite partner, his wife, Jeska Bailey Forsyth. Their newest release, Conspirators, rose to #1 Song of the Month and #5 Top CD of the Month in July 2019 on the Folk DJ radio chart. As co-conspirators in life and song, they’ve proven that the whole can indeed be even greater than the sum of its formidable parts. As a proud TCA Texas Touring Roster member, they have traveled the state to present educational programs at schools and libraries. Photo by Rene Maldonada.
Additional information
| Discipline | Music |
|---|---|
| Contact name | KT Gardner |
| Contact address | 4505 Bull Creek Rd Austin TX 78731 |
| Phone 1 | 512-207-0825 |
| Phone 2 | 512-207-0825 |
| Public performance | $1200 – $7500 |
| School performance | $900 – $2000 |
| Workshop fees | $900 – $3500 |
| Travel per diem lodging | $0 – $1500 |
| City | Austin |
| Website | |
| Special audiences | Festivals, Hands-on activities, Libraries, People with disabilities, Schools, Seniors |
| School audiences | Elementary, High, Middle, Pre-K |
| Venue size | Larger, Medium, Smaller, Unplugged, Very Large |
