Hot Pickin 57s

Hot Pickin 57s play a fun, energetic mix of bluegrass, classic country, and Americana. Set lists typically include well-known covers along with original compositions. The band covers a diverse group of artists, including Bill Monroe, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Old Crow Medicine Show, Flatt and Scruggs, Ernest Tubb, Hank Williams, John Hartford, Bob Wills, and Doc Watson, among others. Whether performing at festivals or in intimate settings, Hot Pickin 57s love to establish a warm connection with their audience. They are available for listening-room venues, festivals, churches, libraries, house concerts, seniors, schools, and community or nonprofit events. Based in Austin, Texas, the band members have deep roots in the Austin music scene, reuniting in 2016 after their musical education at Berklee, South Plains College, and Texas State University. They've played in well-known bands like the Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash, Whit Smith's Hot Jazz Caravan, and Rosie and the Ramblers. On stage they've performed with artists such as Sierra Hull, Beppe Gambetta, Alan Munde, Mark Cosgrove (David Bromberg), Billy Bright (Wood and Wire), and Kym Warner (Robert Earl Keen, Greencards). Their discography includes a self-titled debut CD and 'Hot Picks,' which features GRAMMY Award winner Cindy Cashdollar. Photo by Diana Ost Photography.