Josh & Kristi Grider | February 28, 2026
The Texas husband-and-wife duo returned for their second MCC appearance, adding our piano to the mix in this "room set up backwards" living room performance. Watch a video
BettySoo | January 10, 2026
BettySoo returned for her third MCC appearance, her crystalline voice and sharp songwriting as captivating as ever — a living room favorite who never disappoints. Watch a video
Andrea Magee | October 10, 2025
The Belfast-born, Austin-based singer-songwriter made her MCC debut, with her multi-instrumental performance an her soaring vocals. Video coming soon
Walt Wilkins | August 23, 2025
Walt returned for his fifth MCC appearance — the most of any artist in the series — once again reminding everyone why he's become the series' most beloved musical constant. Watch a video
Pat Byrne — Live from Christ Church Kent Island | May 10, 2025
Pat returned for another special performance at Christ Church Kent Island, his third MCC appearance overall. Watch a video
Josh & Kristi Grider | March 1, 2025
The Texas husband-and-wife duo visited Kent Island for their first MCC appearance, their close harmonies and road-tested Americana filling the room with warmth. Watch a video
Suzie Vinnick | January 11, 2025
Suzie returned for her fourth MCC appearance, as magnetic and warm-hearted as ever — a true favorite of the living room audience. Watch a video
Courtney Patton | November 16, 2024
Courtney returned to Chester solo for her third MCC appearance, five years after her memorable 2019 pairing with Jason Eady, delivering an intimate set of her sharp East Texas songwriting. Watch a video
Graham Weber | October 19, 2024
The singer-songwriter and co-founding member of Austin favorite band Western Youth, made his MCC debut with an evening of original music. Watch a video
Kelley Mickwee | September 14, 2024
The Texas singer-songwriter returned for her second MCC appearance and a brand new rootsy, bluesy, Motown-ish record, her crystalline voice and understated delivery as compelling as on her first visit. Watch a video
Ordinary Elephant | May 4, 2024
Crystal and Pat Reilly returned for their third MCC appearance, their songwriting and harmonies as tight and moving as ever. Watch a video
Terry Klein | April 20, 2024
The Texas singer-songwriter made his MCC debut with an evening of original Americana. Watch a video
Mary Gauthier & Jaimee Harris | March 26, 2024
Mary and Jaimee reunited at MCC for a second song swap — five years after their first — in what the audience immediately recognized as something special. Watch a video
Michael O'Connor | March 9, 2024
The Austin singer-songwriter and master of the Martin D-28, returned for a solo appearance, his second time at MCC after the 2019 collaboration with Jeff Plankenhorn. Watch a video
Grace Pettis | February 20, 2024
The Fort Worth singer-songwriter — daughter of folk legend Pierce Pettis — made her MCC debut, her warm voice and sharp songwriting an immediate hit with the room. Watch a video
Owen Temple | January 13, 2024
The Kerrville, Texas singer-songwriter, a veteran of the Texas music scene with a catalog of finely observed originals, made his MCC debut. Watch a video
Barbara Nesbitt | November 11, 2023
Barbara returned for her fifth MCC appearance, as much a part of the series' fabric as any artist in the roster. Watch a video
Angela Easterling & Brandon Turner | October 14, 2023
The South Carolina duo returned for their second MCC appearance, their Americana and country-soul as warmly received as on their first visit. Watch a video
BettySoo | September 9, 2023
BettySoo returned for her second MCC appearance, her songwriting sharper and her connection with the audience deeper than ever. Watch a video
Walt Wilkins — Live from Christ Church Kent Island | August 19, 2023
Walt took his fourth MCC appearance to a larger stage at Christ Church Kent Island, bringing the spirit of house concerts to a beloved community venue. Watch a video
Rosie Flores | May 6, 2023
The San Antonio-born rockabilly and Americana pioneer, a trailblazer for women in roots music since the 1980s, made her only MCC appearance. Watch a video
Shelley King & Carolyn Wonderland | March 11, 2023
Two Texas legends shared the MCC stage — Shelley King returning for her third appearance, joined by blues guitar virtuoso Carolyn Wonderland, in one of the series' most celebrated evenings. Watch a video
Wes Collins | February 11, 2023
The Chapel Hill, NC based singer-songwriter (and veteran of the Kerrville Music Festival) made his MCC debut with an evening of original Americana. Watch a video
Pat Byrne — Live from Christ Church Kent Island | January 7, 2023
Pat returned for a special performance at Christ Church Kent Island, taking the MCC experience beyond the living room for one night. Watch a video
Tiffany Williams | November 12, 2022
The Nashville-based singer-songwriter returned in person after her 2020 lockdown live stream, with her stories of growing up in coal country in a small town in Kentucky. Watch a video
Jimmy Davis [*] | October 22, 2022
The Memphis-raised, Wimberly Texas based roots musician returned in person for his second MCC appearance. Watch a video
Pat Byrne | June 11, 2022
The Irish singer-songwriter made his first in-person MCC appearance, bringing his warm Celtic-tinged folk sound to Kent Island. Watch a video
Adam Carroll & Chris Carroll | May 14, 2022
Adam and Chris reunited in person at MCC, this time with the full energy of a live audience after their 2020 lockdown live stream. Watch a video
Jaimee Harris | April 23, 2022
Jaimee returned in person for her fourth MCC appearance, picking up right where she'd left off with the living room audience she knows so well. Watch a video
Ordinary Elephant | March 12, 2022
Crystal and Pete returned for their second MCC appearance, their close harmonies and heartfelt songwriting as resonant as ever. Watch a video
Walt Wilkins | August 14, 2021
Walt returned in person for MCC's post-pandemic comeback stretch, his warm Texas presence a perfect antidote to the isolation of the previous year. Watch a video
Barbara Nesbitt | July 10, 2021
With pandemic restrictions easing, Barbara returned for MCC's first in-person show in over a year — a welcome return to the living room format. Watch a video
Carrie Elkin & Danny Schmidt — Lockdown Live Stream | April 10, 2021
The Austin husband-and-wife duo — each a formidable songwriter in their own right — performed together in a lockdown live stream for MCC. Watch a video
Suzie Vinnick — Lockdown Live Stream | March 20, 2021
The Canadian roots artist beamed in from north of the border for a lockdown live stream, her third MCC appearance. Watch a video
Jaimee Harris — Lockdown Live Stream | December 7, 2020
Jaimee closed out MCC's pandemic year with a lockdown live stream, her third appearance in the series. Watch a video
Jeff Plankenhorn — Lockdown Live Stream | November 7, 2020
The Austin multi-instrumentalist returned for a solo lockdown live stream, his second MCC appearance. Watch a video
Adam Carroll & Chris Carroll — Lockdown Live Stream | October 22, 2020
Adam and Chis — Wimberly, Texas singer-songwriters and siblings — joined forces for a lockdown live stream at MCC. Watch a video
Barbara Nesbitt — Lockdown Live Stream | September 1, 2020
Barbara kept the connection alive during the pandemic with a lockdown live stream performance from Texas. Watch a video
Jimmy Davis — Lockdown Live Stream [*] | August 4, 2020
The lockdown live stream series continued with a performance by the Texas roots musician. Watch a video
Tiffany Williams — Lockdown Live Stream | July 16, 2020
With in-person concerts on hold due to COVID-19, MCC launched its lockdown live stream series with the Nashville-based singer-songwriter. Watch a video
Gretchen Peters | February 22, 2020
The Grammy-nominated Nashville songwriter — whose songs have been recorded by Patty Loveless, Etta James, and Bryan Adams — made what proved to be MCC's final in-person show before the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch a video
Nora Jane Struthers | January 11, 2020
Nora Jane returned with Joe Overton and wait for it - her Dad, Alan Struthers, performing as a trio — for what would prove to be one of the last in-person shows before the pandemic. Watch a video
BettySoo | November 9, 2019
The Austin singer-songwriter, born in Seoul and raised in Texas, made her first MCC appearance, her crystalline voice and sharp songwriting leaving a lasting impression. Watch a video
Courtney Patton & Jason Eady | September 22, 2019
Two of Texas's finest singer-songwriters — and longtime collaborators — traded songs and harmonies in one of MCC's most memorable two-artist pairings. Watch a video
Jaimee Harris | September 7, 2019
Jaimee returned for a solo set, her second MCC appearance, further deepening her connection with the series' audience. Watch a video
Angela Easterling & Brandon Turner | August 3, 2019
The South Carolina husband-and-wife duo brought their Americana and country-soul sound to MCC for their first appearance. Watch a video
Jamie Lin Wilson | June 8, 2019
The Texas singer-songwriter returned for her second MCC appearance, as warmly at home in the living room as she is on any stage in Texas. Watch a video
Eliza Gilkyson | May 9, 2019
The Austin singer-songwriter and political folk artist, daughter of songwriter Terry Gilkyson and one of Americana's most respected voices, made her only MCC appearance. Watch a video
Ordinary Elephant | April 28, 2019
The husband-and-wife duo — Louisiana's Crystal and Pete Damore — made their first MCC appearance, their close harmonies and honest songwriting an immediate hit with the room. Watch a video
Barbara Nesbitt | April 6, 2019
Barbara returned for her second MCC appearance, her warm Texas songwriting earning another standing welcome from the living room crowd. Watch a video
Mary Gauthier & Jaimee Harris | March 26, 2019
Two of Americana's most powerful voices — Grammy-nominated Louisiana songwriter Mary Gauthier and Texas-based Jaimee Harris — shared the MCC stage in what became one of the series' landmark evenings. Watch a video
Jeff Plankenhorn & Michael O'Connor | March 3, 2019
Two of Austin's finest singer-songwriters and multi-instrumentalists joined forces for a two-guitar evening of originals at MCC. Watch a video
Kirsten Maxwell | February 9, 2019
The Texas singer-songwriter returned for a solo appearance after her 2018 collaboration with Abbye West Pates. Watch a video
Brian Dunne | January 13, 2019
The New York-based singer-songwriter brought his hook-laden Americana to MCC for his "are you kidding me we're having a blizzard" appearance at MCC. Watch a video
Amilia K Spicer | November 18, 2018
The Los Angeles/Austin-based singer-songwriter, known for her ethereal voice and cinematic songwriting, made her only MCC appearance. Watch a video
Darden Smith | October 6, 2018
The Austin singer-songwriter, with a career spanning four decades and a catalog of finely crafted originals, made his only MCC appearance. Watch a video
Claude Bourbon | September 8, 2018
The French blues guitarist returned for his second MCC appearance, once again spinning his irresistible blend of globe-trotting stories and raw blues guitar. Watch a video
Walt Wilkins & Tina Wilkins | August 11, 2018
Walt returned with his wife Tina for a special duo performance, a different and more intimate configuration than his usual solo shows at MCC. Watch a video
Chuck Hawthorne [*] | June 2, 2018
The Texas singer-songwriter brought his warm Americana sound to MCC for his only appearance in the series. Watch a video
Adam & Chris Carroll | May 12, 2018
The Texas singer-songwriters, master of plainspoken Americana storytelling, made their first MCC appearance. Watch a video
Abbye West Pates & Kirsten Maxwell | April 14, 2018
Two Texas singer-songwriters joined forces for a collaborative evening of original music at MCC. Watch a video
Shelley King | March 24, 2018
Shelley returned for her second MCC appearance, continuing to build the devoted following she'd earned among the series' regulars. Watch a video
Suzie Vinnick | February 24, 2018
The Canadian roots artist returned for her second MCC appearance, her warm stage presence and powerful voice as captivating as ever. Watch a video
Jaimee Harris | January 20, 2018
The Waco-born singer-songwriter made her first MCC appearance, launching what would become one of the series' most frequent and beloved artist relationships. Watch a video
Drew Kennedy | November 11, 2017
The San Marcos, Texas singer-songwriter, known for his literary approach to Americana songwriting, made his first MCC appearance. Watch a video
Gurf Morlix | October 13, 2017
The legendary Texas roots musician and record producer, longtime collaborator of Lucinda Williams, brought his raw, blues-drenched sound to MCC. Watch a video
Susan Gibson | September 23, 2017
The Texas singer-songwriter — best known for writing Grammy-winning "Wide Open Spaces," the Dixie Chicks' breakthrough hit — brought her own catalog of originals to MCC for a long-overdue solo showcase.
Nora Jane Struthers & Joe Overton | July 15, 2017
The Nashville duo returned for their third MCC appearance, as comfortable in the living room as anywhere they've played. Watch a video
Kelley McRae | June 10, 2017
The Americana singer-songwriter returned for her second MCC appearance, further cementing her connection with the series' audience. Watch a video
Matt the Electrician | May 6, 2017
The Austin singer-songwriter, whose day job as an electrician inspired his memorable stage name, delivered a set of his warmly humorous and deeply felt original songs. Watch a video
Jon Dee Graham & Bonnie Whitmore | April 8, 2017
Two giants of the Austin music scene — guitarist and songwriter Jon Dee Graham and singer-songwriter Bonnie Whitmore — brought their considerable talents to MCC for a memorable evening. Watch a video
Barbara Nesbitt | March 11, 2017
The Texas singer-songwriter made her first of many MCC appearances, beginning a long and warm relationship with the series and its audience. Watch a video
Jess Klein | February 11, 2017
The singer-songwriter returned for a solo set, her second MCC appearance. Watch a video
The Honey Dewdrops | January 6, 2017
The Baltimore-based duo — Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish — brought their close-harmony Appalachian folk sound to MCC, one of their closest shows to home. Watch a video
Jamie Lin Wilson & Courtney Patton | November 12, 2016
Two of Texas music's finest singer-songwriters shared the MCC stage, trading songs and harmonies in what became one of the series' most talked-about shows. Watch a video
Kelley Mickwee | October 15, 2016
The Texas singer-songwriter, known for her crystalline voice and understated style, made her first of two MCC appearances. Watch a video
Claude Bourbon | September 18, 2016
The French-born blues guitarist and raconteur made his first MCC appearance, bringing his singular blend of Delta blues, French chanson, and globe-trotting storytelling to the living room. Watch a video
Walt Wilkins | August 13, 2016
The beloved Texas singer-songwriter made the first of his many MCC appearances, beginning what would become the series' most enduring musical relationship. Watch a video
Shelley King | July 9, 2016
The Austin-based singer-songwriter and former Texas State Musician made her first of many MCC appearances, bringing her soulful, roots-drenched sound to Kent Island. Watch a video
Kelley McRae | May 14, 2016
The Americana singer-songwriter made her first of two MCC appearances, delivering the intimate, emotionally resonant performances she's known for. Watch a video
Annalise Emerick | April 9, 2016
The Nashville-based folk singer-songwriter brought her warm, intimate sound to MCC for her only appearance in the series. Watch a video
Suzie Vinnick | March 5, 2016
The Canadian blues and roots singer-songwriter made her first of many MCC appearances, immediately winning over the room with her powerful voice and easy stage presence. Watch a video
Nora Jane Struthers & Joe Overton | January 17, 2016
The duo returned for their second MCC appearance just six months after helping launch the series, a testament to their chemistry with the house concert format. Watch a video
Jess Klein w/ Mike June | November 20, 2015
Singer-songwriter Jess Klein brought guitarist Mike June along for her first MCC appearance, closing out the series' debut year with a memorable set. Watch a video
Danny Schmidt | October 22, 2015
The Austin-based folk singer-songwriter, known for his philosophical lyrics and fingerpicking guitar style, made his only MCC appearance. Watch a video
Jamie Lin Wilson | September 29, 2015
The Texas country and Americana singer-songwriter made her first of three MCC appearances, delivering the honest, plainspoken storytelling that has made her a staple of the Texas music scene. Watch a video
Ray Bonneville | August 8, 2015
The Canadian-born, Austin-based blues and Americana singer-songwriter brought his gritty, groove-driven sound to MCC for one of the series' earliest shows. Watch a video
Nora Jane Struthers & Joe Overton | July 25, 2015
The Virginia-based Americana duo launched the very first Macum Creek Concerts, setting the standard