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Folk Family Revival

Wherever the Folk Family Revival plays, the ground underneath seems more a sanctuary than a stage. Sure enough, Lankford brothers, Mason and Barrett once filled a pew at a Magnolia, Texas church where the brothers became fast friends with their soon to be brother and lead guitarist Caleb Pace. They played rock’n’roll in church for a time until the congregation found them a little too wild for their flock. So the family dug up their roots from that place and headed home to the little shed next to their parents’ house, the blue house, where the brothers honed their craft. The brothers added close friend Nick Odom a while later and continued onward to become the Houston family jam band we know and love.

Beneath many hours of cosmic contemplation, tempered through many hours more of pressure and concentration, the boys fashioned a sound; clear and righteous, bold and forceful, complex and simple at the same time. Mason’s lyrics ride the narrow edge of paradox and preaching, while the rumble of the band pulses with a fury of sacred rage. They’ve come to shake the windows and rattle the walls. They will go down fighting.

With their record releases thus far, 2011’s “Unfolding” and 2015’s “Water Walker”, the band of brothers’ music has evolved and left fans guessing with each rendition of their ever-changing sound. With their new record, “Electric Darlin”, released June 2019, one can appreciate the multi-genre direction they’ve taken with their new sound.

Over the years, Folk Family Revival has opened for legends such as Willie Nelson, Lucas Nelson, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Hayes Carll, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Eddie Money, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Merle Haggard, George Jones, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Suffers and Jon Foreman.

Garrett T Capps & NASA Country

GTC is a Bad mofo. He makes Tex-Mex rock n’ roll and cowboy kraut with his band NASA Country. He is San Antonio’s resident cosmic country, gonzo honky tonk, weirdo freak and a national treasure in Holland. He is a fun dude and if you see him live you will have a good time, "foo."

Folk Family Revival

Wherever the Folk Family Revival plays, the ground underneath seems more a sanctuary than a stage. Sure enough, Lankford brothers, Mason and Barrett once filled a pew at a Magnolia, Texas church where the brothers became fast friends with their soon to be brother and lead guitarist Caleb Pace. They played rock’n’roll in church for a time until the congregation found them a little too wild for their flock. So the family dug up their roots from that place and headed home to the little shed next to their parents’ house, the blue house, where the brothers honed their craft. The brothers added close friend Nick Odom a while later and continued onward to become the Houston family jam band we know and love.

Beneath many hours of cosmic contemplation, tempered through many hours more of pressure and concentration, the boys fashioned a sound; clear and righteous, bold and forceful, complex and simple at the same time. Mason’s lyrics ride the narrow edge of paradox and preaching, while the rumble of the band pulses with a fury of sacred rage. They’ve come to shake the windows and rattle the walls. They will go down fighting.

With their record releases thus far, 2011’s “Unfolding” and 2015’s “Water Walker”, the band of brothers’ music has evolved and left fans guessing with each rendition of their ever-changing sound. With their new record, “Electric Darlin”, released June 2019, one can appreciate the multi-genre direction they’ve taken with their new sound.

Over the years, Folk Family Revival has opened for legends such as Willie Nelson, Lucas Nelson, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Hayes Carll, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Eddie Money, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Merle Haggard, George Jones, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Suffers and Jon Foreman.

 

Wherever the Folk Family Revival plays, the ground underneath seems more a sanctuary than a stage. Sure enough, the Lankford family, Mason, Barrett and Lincoln, once filled a pew at a Magnolia, Texas church, where the brothers became fast friends with their soon to be brother and lead guitarist Caleb Pace. They played Rock n Roll in church for a time, until the congregation found them a little too wild for their flock. So the family dug up their roots from that place and headed home to the little shed next to their parents’ house, the blue house, where the brothers honed their craft.

 

Beneath many hours of cosmic contemplation, tempered through many hours more of pressure and concentration, the boys fashioned a sound; clear and righteous, bold and forceful, complex and simple at the same time. Mason’s lyrics ride the narrow edge of paradox and preaching, while the rumble of the band propulses with the fury of sacred rage. They’ve come to shake the windows and rattle the walls. They will go down fighting. 

 

With their record releases thus far, 2011’s “Unfolding” and 2015’s “Water Walker,” the band of brothers’ music has evolved and left fans guessing with each rendition of their ever-changing sound. Now, on the brink of releasing their new record, “Electric Darlin”, in June 2019, one can appreciate the multi-genre direction they’ll taking with their new sound.

For almost five decades, KPFT 90.1, as an independent community radio station, has been Houston’s home for independent music, news and public affairs programming.

 

To celebrate the station’s 48th birthday, KPFT will present a special birthday party benefit at The Heights. Proceeds from ticket sales will help provide much-needed support for KPFT.

 

(VIP Suites are also available –to donate for a VIP suite, contact KPFT directly at 713-526-4000, extension 314.)

 

Featured performers include:

–       Ruthie Foster – Award-winning singer-songwriter Ruthie Foster can burn down any stage with her combustible blend of soul, blues, rock, folk and gospel. A phenomenal performer, Foster has been compared to Ella Fitzgerald and Aretha Franklin.

–       Kevin Russell – Known far and wide as the beloved singer-songwriter and guitar/mandolin/ukulele player behind the “swamp pop ‘n roll ‘n soul” group Shinyribs, Kevin Russell will make a special solo appearance for KPFT’s birthday party.

–       Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines – Terri Hendrix is a pioneering independent Texas songwriter who spins sorrow into joy and wrings wisdom from the blues with a poetic grace and engaging melodic flair. She’s joined by legendary producer and musician Lloyd Maines, who’s played an instrumental role in the creation of some of Texas’ most beloved albums.

–       Lisa Morales – Drawing from a creative palette informed by the rhythms, colors and flavors of the Southwest, singer-songwriter Lisa Morales crafts songs with thoughtful, beautiful lyrics in English and Spanish.

–       The Peterson Brothers – The Peterson Brothers combine youthful energy and modern influences with old-school blues, soul and funk to a create a sound that is uniquely their own. Their live shows feature not-to-be-missed jam-band inspirations.

–       Folk Family Revival – Armed with a sound that mixes the rootsy stomp of the Southern states with the trippy swoon of the West Coast, Folk Family Revival make music for rock clubs and rodeos, dive bars and honky-tonks, or campfires and cantinas.

 

And be sure to get to The Heights early – GenerAsian Radio will be in the house laying down a great set of world beats to kick things off!