South Austin Song Circle: Goldpine, Gritty Sunset & Beth/James

GOLDPINE Bold + gold harmonies straight from Nashville. Winner of the Rocky Mountain Songwriter Contest and seen on NPR's 'Mountain Stage with Kathy Mattea' and the KC Chiefs National Anthem, Goldpine's brand of “aggressive Americana” is a flawless channel for their bold and reminiscent compositions. Husband and wife of 16 years, Goldpine has just released their third album, appropriately titled Three, which collects stories of sorrow, tested-love and space-trips. Mastered by Dave McNair (Shovels & Rope, Lauren Daigle), the album was captured from a mash of actual live performances on the road in 2024, showcasing the duo’s live energy as you would experience it straight from the stage. “…sharing a sound that’s cast in honesty, emotion and homespun sentiment…the songs say it all, providing clear indication that Goldpine has established a precious standard.” -Lee Zimmerman (Goldmine Magazine) GRITTY SUNSET Gritty Sunset is comprised of Brazilian multiinstrumentalist Eli Menezes and singer/model/actress Courtney Gayle who are making waves as one of Austin’s most compelling creative duos. With a global footprint and genre-defying artistry, their collaboration brings together world-class musicianship that captivates audiences and reflects the rich musical tapestry of Austin and beyond. BETH // JAMES Beth // James is an Americana duo from Austin, Texas made up of award-winning singer-songwriters Mikaela and Jordan Burchill. After two dazzling EPs, and their original song, "Lion Eyes" in Spike Lee's Academy Award-winning feature film 'BlacKkKlansman', the duo is back with their debut album "Get Together", recorded and produced by James Petralli of White Denim. Singing about the dog of their dreams, an ill-fated group tattoo, and saved voicemails of a lost loved one, Beth // James wields poignant everyday details to chronicle both the most carefree, and most challenging themes of their career. It's an album that spans genres, hopping from gaze-to-infinity Americana twang, to twinkling vintage-inflected indie pop, to hold-your-lighter-to-the-air love songs. Beth // James has managed a collection of songs that spans the range from light-hearted to deeply moving, picking and choosing from the spectrum of American music traditions with deft taste and artistry.