Bob Schneider / Steve Poltz

Bob Schneider

Bob Schneider is one of Austin’s most beloved — and most decorated — artists. With more than 59 Austin Music Awards to his name, including Best Album, Best Songwriter, and Best Male Vocals, he holds the title of the most awarded musician in the city’s history. But don’t expect him to rest on the accolades — Schneider is a constantly evolving force, blending folk, funk, pop, and rock into a sound that’s as unpredictable as it is unmistakably his.

A born storyteller with a poet’s eye and a rocker’s heart, Schneider built his reputation fronting cult-favorite bands like Ugly Americans and The Scabs before striking out on a solo path that’s delivered over a dozen acclaimed albums. Whether he’s backed by a full band or playing a stripped-down acoustic set, his shows are legendary — full of sharp turns, emotional honesty, and unexpected left hooks.

Schneider’s music defies categorization, much like the man himself. One moment he’s crooning a tender ballad, the next he’s dropping surreal lyrics over a groove that belongs in a late-night club. If you like your singer-songwriters with a little grit, humor, and mystery — Bob Schneider is your guy.

Steve Poltz

Steve Poltz is a one-man musical rollercoaster — wild, joyful, heartfelt, and completely unrepeatable. Equal parts songwriter, storyteller, and showman, Poltz has quietly built a reputation as one of the most captivating live performers on the road today, with every show carrying the proud declaration: “This is the greatest show of my life.”

From his early days with cult-favorite The Rugburns to penning chart-toppers like Jewel’s “You Were Meant for Me,” Poltz has carved out a genre-defying solo career that blends Americana, folk, improv comedy, and existential whimsy. His albums, including Stardust & Satellites (co-produced with The Wood Brothers), showcase poignant lyrics, offbeat humor, and a deep love of the unpredictable.

He’s shared stages and writing sessions with Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, Sierra Hull, Nicki Bluhm, and many more. But Poltz is at his most unforgettable when he’s in the moment — spinning spontaneous stories, breaking the fourth wall, and reminding every room that joy is a radical act.

Catch him live and you’ll see why he’s a surprise hit at festivals like Telluride, High Sierra, and Byron Bay. Elusive like Bigfoot, but way better on guitar.

Host or Publisher Fairfield Theatre Company