The Band of Heathens
Austin City Limits has long been a leader in the presentation of roots rock/Americana acts, especially those of Texan descent. We’re pleased to do so again, with the Studio 6A debut of Austin’s Band of Heathens.
Singers/songwriters Colin Brooks, Ed Jurdi and Gordy Quist originally convened in 2006, sharing the Wednesday night bill at the local club Momo’s. This eventually evolved into the trio taking the stage together, performing on each other’s songs and sharing bassist Seth Whitney. Though originally going by the name the Good Time Supper Club, a misprint in the local paper billed the act as the Heathens, which became Band of Heathens. No longer considered a side project by its members, the band added drummer John Chipman and released a pair of live albums, garnering the “Best New Band” award from the Austin Chronicle. The group also hit the road, building up fan bases in Atlanta, Nashville, Denver and others. Now, with a studio album produced by Texas legend Ray Wylie Hubbard in tow, the Band of Heathens hits the ACL stage for the first time.
