Dan West has been playing classic country music and writing original songs for most of his life. With a deep passion for authentic storytelling and traditional country sounds, his music reflects the heart and soul of the genre. Whether performing timeless classics or his own heartfelt originals, Dan brings a rich, genuine sound that resonates with audiences.
Bass player and vocalist, Kim Carson, was raised in the panhandle town of Canyon, and now lives in the Texas hill country. Kim and her band, The Real Deal, have performed from Luckenbach to the Florida panhandle. They are featured each year at Dollywood’s “Harvest Festival”. Kim is an ambassador of Texas music, touring Europe every year since 2000. She has released 14 albums and been named “Best Country Artist” eight times by the readers of the OffBeat Magazine.
John M. Greenberg, lead guitar and vocalist, is a 2-time 'New Folk' finalist, headliner with The Mystiqueros at the prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival, TMA producer of the year, male vocalist of the year nominee, and has several cuts by other award-winning artists as well as original songs featured on syndicated shows Friday Night Lights and American Dad. As a lead guitarist, he has backed some of the biggest names in Texas music including Ryan Bingham, Susan Gibson, Jimmy Davis, Walt Wilkins, Sam Baker, the late Chris Wall, and dozens more.
The drummer, Jason McKenzie, grew up in Tallahassee, Florida. He went to Florida State University then studied at the renowned music school at North Texas State University and was part of the highly regarded drum line. Jason is known around Austin for his talents as drummer/producer/singer songwriter. He toured with country icon Billy Joe Shaver for over two decades!