Neal Stranahan is a country music singer and songwriter whose sound blends the heart of classic country with the drive of rockabilly energy. Whether he’s strumming under the open sky at a festival or lighting up a local honky-tonk stage, Neal brings a raw, authentic spirit to every performance.

With a voice that carries the grit of the road and lyrics that hit close to home, Neal’s music tells stories of small towns, hard work, and good times. His style bridges the timeless warmth of country roots with a lively, feel good rhythm — a sound that feels both familiar and new.

Having performed everywhere from crowd rockin’ rooftop bars to legendary stages like Gruene Hall, Neal Stranahan continues to carve his place in the modern country scene, one unforgettable show at a time.

As natives of the Texas Hill Country, The Roughstock captures quintessential elements of their surrounding red dirt country with a soul-touching performance comprised of raw, gritty, vocals, powerful storytelling, and instrumental excellence. With original music set to release this year, they are frequently performing, writing, and recording at YellowDog Studios. 

Our set blends original material with crowd-favorite covers from artists like Sturgill Simpson, The Red Clay Strays, Merle Haggard, George Strait, Colter Wall, and Brent Cobb. We focus on an authentic country/Americana sound that resonates well with live music crowds.

The band is comprised of 5 members; Jake Gardner (lead vocals/rhythm guitar), Hector Adan (Lead guitar/backup vocals),  Zach Avery (drums), Daven Klein (bass) and Derek Westbrook (steel guitar). 

Clayton Chapin is a singer/songwriter out of New Braunfels, Texas. Growing up, Clayton was introduced to Gary Stewart, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings and many more at a young age. He remembers his father always playing their music in the truck on the way to school.

Music has always been a big part of Clayton’s life, but when he started putting pen to paper music became much more.

Today Clayton is focused on writing every day and releasing music that people can relate to.

Robert Cline, Jr. travels from the Texas Plains to Colorado Rockies to the waters of The Shoals to find his calling – preaching the good news of this legendary place of American music. It’s quite magical and mystifying – no one can put the finger on how it’s so lush with sound. But it is.

When you move to a new area, you wanna know where to get the best coffee, the freshest meats, and a good watering hole. Robert Cline, Jr has found his waters of inspiration – deep in the sounds of American Mojo. After traveling thousands of miles, Cline has found his new hometown.

“Hello, my name is Robert Cline Jr. Thank you for taking a moment to listen to American Mojo and to hear the story of my pursuit of the American dream and my journey as a troubadour. When I started this project, I could never have imagined where I would be today. With this album, I hope to share my insight and passion so that you too find your Mojo.

Early on in my songwriting career, I was introduced to Kent Finlay (one of the founding songwriters of the Hill Country movement and founder of Cheatham Street Warehouse in San Marcos, Texas) and it was Gary Hartman, the Director of the Center for Texas Music History, who made the introduction.  Gary arranged an opportunity for me to play for Kent and after the show, he encouraged me to try my hand at writing my songs. So I stepped up to the challenge.

Then in slow-motion musical fashion, I met The Subdudes, the New Orleans groove band, who then took me under their wing to foster me as a songwriter and performer. The title track “American Mojo” takes place down in New Orleans, where ‘the dudes’ are from originally. John Magnie, the band leader, produced my debut album All The Right Reasons. Together with Steve Amedee, I began playing solo and band gigs honing my skills.   

Fast forward to my old stomping grounds of Austin, Texas during the SXSW Music Festival that I had a chance meeting with The Muscle Shoals Swampers– the legendary session players that played on a lot of American rock, R&B, country and blues records for the past 40 years. Aretha Franklin called them “greasy.”

Standing at 6’5; with his mountain man beard, edgy baritone and beefy guitar lines, Gilliam strikes a commanding presence onstage. In 2010, tired of waiting on lead singers to hire him, he pulled on his front man boots and created his own opportunities. “A bunch of my friends were side musicians as well and we all needed money so I was like, ‘Screw it, I’ll start my own project,’” Gilliam recounts with the earthy practicality of a working musician who earned his chops in the bar scene. “I had five original songs and played covers the rest of the time, but I made it work. That’s how it went for the first six months. I was still a side guy until one day in 2014, when I looked at my calendar and realized I had booked myself solid with my own gigs instead of playing guitar or bass for somebody.

“Chasing music as an independent artist isn’t for the faint of heart,” Stephens says. “Texas is a big state, and for the last three years I’ve spent more time in my truck than anywhere else. My family thinks it’s strange that I enjoy it, but that’s where I do my best thinking and problem solving.” Stephens is adamant that songwriting often comes from experiences that aren’t always easy or pleasing, but help you learn on the road of life. 

Songs that make you think, make you love and make you feel. It’s pure, it’s true, it’s singer songwriter, Dean Paul Willeford. His stories of Texas grit and love come from his life that will keep you wanting more and more. The lore, like a glass of fine wine, gets better with age.

Aaron Stephens doesn’t just perform, he reveals. He brings together blues, country, 70s soul, and modern textures with a warm, weathered voice and expressive slide guitar. His songs feel timeless and personal, grounded in grit, grace, and vulnerability. His music feels close and honest, an invitation to feel something long after the last note fades.

Kensie Coppin is a traditional country singer-songwriter originally from Temple, Texas. Known for her powerhouse vocals and "old soul" songwriting style, she has been performing since the age of eight and famously sang on the Grand Ole Opryat 11 and 12 years old.

Chuck Briseno is an independent country and Americana artist born and raised in George West, Texas. Summers spent in Cushing and Drumright, Oklahoma with his mom helped shape his deep love for Red Dirt music. While growing up in South Texas, he was raised on a mix of Tejano, country, and Red Dirt sounds — from riding the backroads blasting The Great Divide to hunting crawdads in the Oklahoma dirt, sneaking into buffalo pastures, and playing baseball with the sounds of Pat Green in the background during batting practice. Music was always more than a soundtrack — it was a way of life.

Devin Baize was born in the tall East Texas pines, where he found his country rooted sound. His soulful voice carries a low rich range, which pairs well with his tales of heartache, triumph, and travel.

Robert Cline Jr. is an Americana and country singer-songwriterbased in Sheffield, Alabama, within the historic "Shoals" music region. Known as a "troubadour," his work is deeply influenced by his travels across the United States and his collaborations with legendary session musicians.

I’m a singer/songwriter, guitarist, music instructor, father, and person of interest. I never think of myself as a starving artist, but a hungry artist. My songs are about being in between, and I am. Playing my songs for groups of people who like me is my absolute favorite thing to do.

Michael Armstrong is a singer-songwriter who grew up in Bozeman, Montana, before moving to Central Texas to put his nose on the scene and truly understand the ins and outs of Texas country music. Though raised far from Texas, he was drawn early on to the songs and stories of the Texas country and Red Dirt tradition. His writing reflects that influence while staying grounded in his own perspective, aiming to create music that lasts. With each song and every gig, Michael is working to grow as an artist—committed to learning from the community around him and carrying forward the storytelling spirit that first pulled him into the music.