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Music Friendly Community

WAXAHACHIE IS A Certified
"Music Friendly Community"

Participation in the Texas Music Office's "Music Friendly Community" program provides Texas communities with a network for fostering music industry development, and sends a clear message to industry professionals that certified communities are serious about attracting and developing music industry growth.

Here in Waxahachie, we have completed all the steps for certification! On June 30, 2020, we conducted a Virtual Music Friendly Community Celebration Ceremony to make it official. Click here watch the video of the ceremony. In the meantime, we fully support what this program embodies and want to do our part for our local music community.

We are always working to keep our Waxahachie Music Friendly database current. If you are a Waxahachie musician, band, or music-affiliated business, please click on the appropriate link below to be entered into our database.

National / International Touring Artists based in Waxahachie

Calamity Janes

Calamity Janes Calamity Janes bring raw, harmony-driven Texas country with a sharp edge and a lot of heart. Known for their energetic live shows and radio favorites, they've taken their sound beyond Texas, connecting with crowds wherever they plug in and play.

Harmony-Driven Country

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K. Avett

K. Avett K.Avett delivers a soulful fusion of R&B, jazz, gospel, and funk with warm vocals that speak to the heart. A gifted songwriter and RN, she founded Waxahachie’s Summer Soul Affair and performs electrifying live shows from Texas to London.

R&B with Gospel Roots

Canaan Bryce

Canaan Bryce Canaan Bryce blends the soul of Texas country with the raw power of Southern rock. Known for his gritty vocals and guitar-driven sound, he brings a high-energy edge to every performance. His songs reflect small-town roots and a deep love for songwriting.

Amped-Up Country Rock

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Stacy Arnold

Stacy Arnold Stacy Arnold brings 25+ years of classical guitar artistry to the stage. His concerts span Renaissance to modern-day works—especially Spanish and Latin repertoire—delivered with poetic tone, virtuosity, and impeccable musicianship.

Master Concert Guitarist

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Five Times August

Five Times August Five Times August is the solo project of Brad Skistimas, an independent singer-songwriter rooted in Waxahachie. His blend of acoustic-driven pop-rock and protest-driven lyrics has earned national sync placements and millions in streaming and viral reach.

Bold Indie Songwriter

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Local & Regional performing Artists based in Waxahachie

Aaron Lehmann

Aaron Lehmann Aaron Lehmann delivers soulful vocals and layered loops with a blend of Americana, folk, and indie influences. Known for heartfelt songwriting and live loop sets, his performances create a full-band sound that captivates intimate audiences.

Live-Loop Artist

Avondale

Avondale Avondale blends driving indie rock with heartfelt melodies and honest lyrics, creating a sound that feels both nostalgic and new. Their music is rooted in friendship, passion, and a renewed creative fire that connects with every crowd.

Americana meets Alt Rock

Burning Slow

Burning Slow Burning Slow mixes laid-back reggae rhythms with the grit of alt-rock, delivering a sound that’s both groove-heavy & emotionally charged. Known for songs that bring sharp musicianship, strong vocals, and a raw live presence that connects with every crowd.

Alt-Reggae Rock Fusion

Jade Flores

Jade Flores Jade Flores is a southern-blues singer and Native Texan blessed with a soulful-southern Voice, enriched with Earthy tones and a spunky energy that lights up a room!

Blues, Country

Roger Williams

Roger Williams

Saxophonist

Tyrone's Bones

Tyrone's Bones

Trombone Quintet

Aldridge

Aldridge Aldridge is a regional band blending rock, blues, and Americana. With a raw, soulful sound and high-energy shows, they earned runner-up at the 2025 Railyard Rumble Battle of the Bands and have played local venues like Southern Roots & Railport Brewing.

Alt-Driven Rock Group

Bailey & the Bad Habits

Bailey & the Bad Habits Bailey and the Bad Habits are a Waxahachie‑born Red Dirt country and Southern rock band known for authentic storytelling and blistering guitar energy. With raw lyrics inspired by life’s lows and highs, their live shows deliver rhythm, soul, & honest grit.

Red Dirt & Southern Rock

Cadillac Pearl

Cadillac Pearl Cadillac Pearl blends Southern rock swagger with heartfelt roots songwriting, delivering tight rhythm and bold vocals in every original. Crowned Railyard Rumble Battle of the Bands champion in 2025, they resonate with crowd-driving energy.

Modern Southern Rock

Jason Herrin

Jason Herrin

Country

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The Classic Swing Band

The Classic Swing Band

Swing

Waxahachie Symphony Association

Waxahachie Symphony Association

Alex Engelhardt

Alex Engelhardt Alex Engelhardt blends country grit with rock energy and heartfelt songwriting. His raw vocals and guitar-forward sound reflect influences from Turnpike Troubadours to Matchbox Twenty, earning him a loyal grassroots following.

Rock/Americana/Country

BK & the Understanding

BK & the Understanding BK & the Understanding delivers honest, DIY-crafted songs led by frontman BK. With six albums across his band and solo work (The Beacon Kid), the music blends introspective lyrics with raw, independent sound shaped by years in the DFW scene.

Homegrown Alt-Folk Sound

Ethan Pacheco

Ethan Pacheco Ethan Pacheco writes from the heart, blending indie folk and Americana with a laid-back Texas feel. His songs carry quiet weight—built on clean guitar work, honest lyrics, and a voice that pulls you in without trying too hard.

Heartfelt Indie Folk

Mark Gorman

Mark Gorman Mark Gorman is himself a terrific example of a modern day Renaissance man. His interests, education, life's work, and experiences are as varied as the topography of Texas herself. Gorman can ride that range and adapt to its vagaries with ease. - Outlaw

Country

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The Juicebox Jukebox

The Juicebox Jukebox Our mission is to enrich children’s lives through fun, positive, and educational music and videos that parents and teachers can enjoy, too. We focus our songs on core subjects and character building themes with a fresh perspective for ages 0-10.

Children's

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Wes Davis and the Highwater

Wes Davis and the Highwater Songwriter Wesley Davis tells stories of cold beer and heartache in a signature Texas drawl. However, he delivers his message with uplifting melodies and upbeat tempos to let you know nothing is going to get him down.

Texas Country

Local Grassroots Artists

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