Originally conceived as a loosely-knit collective showcasing four of Austin's best up-and-coming artists, The Band Of Heathens is quickly becoming one of the most exciting new acts in American music. The idea for this collective hatched from a Wednesday night residence that saw the four principle songwriters sharing the bill as separate acts. In the spring of 2006, as an experiment, the men decided to play a show where they would share the stage equally and collaborate on each other's songs. Largely improvised and unrehearsed, the initial endeavor took on a life of its own. Quickly, the four individual voices began blending together to form a unique and distinct harmony. In September 2008, they released their debut, self-titled studio album (after two live releases), which vaulted straight to the top of the Americana Music Charts.
"As individuals they are good; as the Band of Heathens they have a shot at greatness... Like the Band, whom this band honors with "Ain't No More Cane," the Heathens are a rich musical mélange of stunning harmonies and dizzying range. Only superstars can comprise supergroups, but the Band of Heathens prove that sometimes a group of top-notch specialists can capture similar magic."
—This Is Texas Music
The Cooperage is a full service restaurant/nigthclub specializing in steak & seafood, with a large salad bar, good deserts and a full bar.
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Originally conceived as a loosely-knit collective showcasing four of Austin's best up-and-coming artists, 
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