Artist description Austin's Cantina Kings combine guitars (acoustic, electric and steel) bass, accordion and sweet vocal harmony. Everybody takes a turn leading all kinds of western flavored songs; some old favorites from the country & western swing vein, and some new original Americana gems.

Music Style Western, Americana

Musical Influences '40s-'60s western- western swing, rockabilly, honkytonk

Artist History Formed in 2002 from a "musician's referral" ad in the Austin Chronicle. Lee and John had played in a reggae band 10 years prior, but had since lost contact. Early rehearsals and shows were held at a state mental facility.

Group Members Lee Davila, John Stansell, Chris Clark, Bob Schmidt, Greg Bennett

Instruments archtop acoustic, Telecaster, upright bass, double-necked lapsteel, accordion

Albums demo: "Comin' to Town"

Location Austin, Texas - USA

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