http://www.BalconyTV.com <br />'Like' us on Facebook - http://on.fb.me/mhECp2 <br /> <br />TEXAS TEA <br />PRESENTED BY PAUL <br />BROUGHT TO YOU BY Race Cafe - The Espresso Bar www.racecafeonline.com.au <br /> <br />Arriving on the Brisbane scene in 2005, Texas Tea <br />have been impressing audiences and industry alike <br />with their mix of indie-folk and country-soul. Now, with <br />their third album on the horizon, this two-piece look <br />to become the Australian darlings of alt-country. <br />After releasing their debut album, Take A Sip, in <br />2006, Texas Tea (AKA Kate Jacobson and Benjamin <br />Dougherty) quickly became one of Brisbane's <br />favourite bands and took out top spot in 4ZZZfm's <br />Hot 100 two years in a row. Their second long-player, <br />The Junkship Recordings, was released in late-2008 <br />and was met with widespread critical acclaim. The <br />album was particularly applauded for its profound <br />and forlorn lyrical content and the sublime vocal <br />talents of both Kate and Ben. <br />While their recordings are applauded and admired, <br />where Texas Tea really come alive is onstage, where <br />their striking blend of instrumentation and powerful <br />performances will captivate audiences young and <br />old. Their unique blend of indie, country and soul <br />can transport the audience to a sad and sombre <br />landscape before just as quickly whipping them into <br />a barnyard style ho-down. <br />Texas Tea have played all over Australia and have <br />also toured quite frequently to Europe, where they <br />have a very strong fan base, particularly in the <br />northern regions of France. The band have also <br />shared the stage with the likes of Ben Kweller <br />(USA), Cold War Kids (USA), Iron and Wine (USA), <br />Justin Townes Earle (USA), Charlie Parr (USA), <br />The Handsome Family (USA), The Mountain Goats <br />(USA), Mick Thomas (Weddings, Parties, Anything), <br />The Darling Downs (Kim Salmon and Ron Peno), <br />The Devastations and many other fine acts. <br />To listen to the music of Texas Tea, please head to <br />www.texastea.bandcamp.com <br />www.myspace.com/texasteaband <br /> <br />Tune in again to Balcony TV Brisbane!!
