The Series at Lavender Hill Farm Presents West Texas Exiles
Schedule
Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
7354 Horton Bay Rd N, Boyne City, MI, United States, Michigan 49712 | Boyne City, MI
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Join us August 15th for an unforgettable evening with West Texas Exiles, an Americana-driven band rooted in the wide-open landscapes of the Lone Star State. Blending rich storytelling with layered instrumentation, their sound draws from country, rock, and roots traditions, capturing both the grit and freedom of West Texas.Formed by a collective of seasoned musicians and songwriters, including members of the acclaimed Dirty River Boys, the band has built a reputation for dynamic live performances and authentic, road-tested sound. With appearances at festivals like SXSW, Americanafest, and Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion, West Texas Exiles bring a powerful and engaging energy to the stage.
Set inside our beautifully restored 1920s barn, this concert is part of The Series at Lavender Hill Farm, an intimate summer music experience where nationally touring artists perform for Northern Michigan audiences in a one-of-a-kind farm setting.
Arrive early to picnic on the lawn, enjoy preshow music in the amphitheater, and spend the evening surrounded by music, community, and the beauty of the farm.
About the Artist: WEST TEXAS EXILES
Featuring five musicians who grew up in El Paso, Lubbock and Amarillo, the West Texas Exiles draw upon the wide-open western reaches of the Lone Star State with a wide-ranging, Americana-centered sound. Rising from the embers of the Dirty River Boys, which Marco Gutierrez co-founded in 2009, the Austin band features a triple-threat of songwriters in Gutierrez, Daniel Davis and Colin Gilmore (son of legendary Texas troubadour Jimmie Dale Gilmore), plus seasoned bassist Eric Harrison and latter-day Dirty River Boys drummer Trinidad Leal.
The Exiles' 2023 debut EP paved the way for their first full-length album, 8000 Days, due to release later this year. The recordings build upon the live chops the group has honed through a weekly residency at Austin’s legendary Continental Club, plus gigs at key local events such as SXSW and Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion, as well as high-profile touring appearances at Nashville’s Americanafest, Braun Brothers Reunion, and San Francisco’s Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival.
About the Local Ground Artist: Denning & Johnson
Tana Denning and Fred Johnson have been playing as a duo for over seven years after meeting at a jam session. Tana teaches Suzuki piano at the MSU Community Music School and performs on fiddle and Celtic harp. Fred has played in numerous bands over the years on fiddle, guitar, and mandolin. They found common ground in the music they play and delight in sharing it with audiences at festivals, workshops, dances, farmers markets, and more.
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