Travel Light

The South Austin Moonlighters Travel Light The joy of music is found not just in the words, notes, and grooves, but in the connections that we forge with each other through them. That’s what beats at the heart of the South Austin Moonlighters and has since their very first gig. The first time we performed an original composition, the instruments and voices fell right into place immediately, bassist/vocalist Lonnie Trevino says. It was obvious that something special was happening. We felt like kids again. And so it was that Trevino joined forces with guitarists/vocalists Chris Beall and Phil Hurley, and then-drummer/vocalist Phil Bass who was later replaced by Daniel James. Flash forward about five years to find the Moonlighters solidifying their vision and their voice on their new release,TravelLight. Pulling from all possible corners of roots music Americana, folk, country, blues, Southern soul, and rock & roll the band’s sound coalesces around stellar playing and soaring harmonies, all contributed in a thoroughly egalitarian fashion. Any one of us could be the ‘frontman,’ Beall explains of their four-strong stance. I think what makes it unique for me is that we are all as supportive of each other as we are for ourselves. That s a big deal it says something about the foundation of the band and why we do what we do to begin with. By sharing songwriting and singing duties, Beall, Hurley, and Trevino each get to have their voices heard which is a rare commodity in band-land. Hurley echoes the uniqueness of that point, We’ve all acquired a large toolbox of skills through years of musical endeavors. This group allowed us to use them all over the course of one night. Each guy can step up and command your attention, but we are all equally good at listening and supporting.