Texas String Assembly is a band based in Austin, TX, playing high-energy americana-bluegrass roots-rock music. Since the release of Doggabone in 2022– a “raucous, jamming debut” (Austin Chronicle), Texas String Assembly has become a fixture of the local live music scene while expanding their reach by touring through clubs and festivals across Texas, the southeastern USA, New York City, Mexico, Europe, and beyond. A well-oiled machine with hundreds of shows under their belt, Texas String Assembly is making a big splash in 2025 with the release of their sophomore album Doggabone II, and it’s follow-up, Doggabone III.

Formed in Houston in 2021, Aruba is an open collective– a space for freedom, experimentation, and collaboration. The name Aruba reflects their ethos: a personal island of influence where individual artistry meets group energy. Each member brings a unique toolkit of talents, from instrumental mastery to vocal prowess, creating a dynamic flow in their live shows. For Aruba, the boundaries of a traditional band don’t apply–they let creativity reign, and the possibilities are endless. Keep an ear out for Aruba as they continue to push the limits of collaboration and redefine what it means to be a fusion collective.