Carolyn Wonderland, with her dynamic guitar playing, formidable songwriting, and pure Texas vocals, has more than earned her reputation as a fiercely independent artist. Wonderland plays original, bluesified, cosmic soul music, mixed with heavy doses of Tex-Mex and riff-fueled rock ‘n’ roll. She has been performing professionally since the age of 15 and has led a colorful and adventurous life. On the road her entire career, she’s played with icons from Townes Van Zandt to Levon Helm, from Buddy Guy to Hubert Sumlin, from Bob Dylan to John Mayall, all while writing her own story.
On her new Alligator Records album, Truth Is, Wonderland, with her vividly detailed, instantly memorable songs, reflects on the world with honesty and righteous conviction. Wonderland’s bold and insightful songs tell common-sense truths that, in her words, “need to be told.” They are driven by her sometimes savage and other times gently melodic guitar fingerpicking, along with her full-throated yet still vulnerable vocals. As for the album’s brutally honest subject matter, Wonderland says, “There’s always hope and we’re still here for each other, but at some point, you have to sing about the elephant in the room.”
Holly Frost is an Austin-based vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter devoted to carrying old songs into the present. Her repertoire spans jazz standards, early popular song, American roots music, musical traditions from around the world, and original songs that share the same spirit. Through intimate performances, she reveals how the hopes, heartbreaks, humor, and humanity of the past still echo in our own lives. Whether you're hearing nearly forgotten songs for the first time or revisiting deeply beloved favorites, time spent with Holly Frost is an invitation to slow down, listen closely, and experience the enduring power of songs that continue to connect us across generations.
Timeline for the Event:
6:30pm - Wine and lite bites on the Terrace
7:15pm - Doors open for Guest Seating
7:30pm - Opening Artist - Holly Frost
8:00pm - Intermission
8:15pm - Concert by Carolyn Wonderland
For more information - contact us at info@riverbendcentre.org
Sponsor this event - contact DeDe Kellicker at sponsor@riverbendcentre.org