Description
Warren Hood is a virtuosic fiddler and singer/songwriter from Austin, TX. He fronts his ownband but is also a sought-after sideman who began touring in bands at age 15. He has toured with such acts as Lyle Lovett, Joe Ely, Alejandro Escovedo, Bob Weir, the Waybacks, Kelly Willis, Bruce Robison, and many more. Warren attended the Berklee College of Music where he studied violin and was presented with Berklee’s highest honor, the String Achievement Award, an award chosen by faculty to honor talent and show a vote of confidence on future success. Upon completng school, Warren moved back to Austin where he started his own band, the Warren Hood Band, which has been performing every Wednesday at the ABGB for the past 8 years. The band is known for blending many different genres of music together into their own unique sound that fills the dance floor everywhere they go. Warren was voted ‘Best String’ player by the Austin Chronicle Music Poll 11 times and was recently inducted into the Austin Music Hall of fame. Photo by Todd Wolfson.
Additional information
Discipline | Music |
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Contact name | Roggie Baer |
Contact address | 2750 N Goyette Ave. #10 Tucson AZ 85712 |
Phone 1 | 512-554-4004 |
Phone 2 | |
Public Performance | $5, 000 – $10, 000 |
School performance | $3, 500 – $5, 000 |
Workshop fees | $2, 000 – $3, 500 |
Travel per diem lodging | $500 – $1, 000 |
City | Austin |
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Special audiences | Festivals, Libraries, People with disabilities, Schools, Seniors |
School audiences | Elementary, High, Middle, Pre-K |
Venue size | Larger, Medium, Smaller, Unplugged, Very Large |