Celebrating the best of independent country music Chasen Wayne out on New Year’s Day. Chasen and I get talking about his life as a travelling musician with his seven piece band playing White Horse Texas, Sage Brush Texas and Sam’s Town Point Texas his EP ‘ High Horse’, his album ‘King Cowboy’ and his latest releases ‘No Stranger’. Chase has released even more new music with singles ‘Cocaine Katy’ and ‘Sober Seymour’ paving the way for his next album release.

Chasen Wayne, is an emerging artist hailing from Austin, Texas, he ignites the spirit of country music with his 6-piece band, the Honky Tonk Machine. Influenced by icons like Waylon Jennings, Bob Wills, and the Sir Doug Quintet, Wayne infuses each note with an authentic and soul-stirring sound that pays homage to the very essence of country music. His original compositions are a testament to his deep love for storytelling, mirroring the timeless narratives found in classic country tunes.

We talk about life in Austin, Texas, becoming a father, the music scene with his peers Nick Garza’s Get Along South Texas Tweek Billy Hartman Charley Crockett and his day job as the resident talent buyer for Sagebrush where he’s had Vincent Neil Emerson Summer Dean and Zach Bryan

And then this happened on Tuesday 9th January 2024, the legend that is Zach Bryan announced a surprise gig at the Sagebrush. Zach posted on X “9pm I’m playin’ a 40 minute set at Sagebrush in Austin, Texas. First 100 people to show up; first come, first serve.” The surprise concert, attracted hundreds of people queuing to form a line down the block.

Zach Bryan had originally hired the Sagebrush for a music video shoot which also featured Matthew McConaughey. Zach shot his video, played his pop up show and played Chasen’s guitar on stage.

“the only fuckn legend left in texas“ Zach Bryan

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