Not-to-miss double header of independent country roots and honky tonk featuring Ralphie and the RCs + Mike Hellman and the Banned Books. 

Mike Hellman, an East Texas native, returns to the DE’s stage with his rootsy brand of blues and rock infused country music. Slinging songs with substance, conviction and grit, he’s on a mission to tell his truth and he insists on being heard. While firmly rooted in the rich country and blues traditions of his home state of Texas, he refuses to pander to cliché and his sound is anything but predictable. His lively performances swing from ballad to barn burner to outright rock ‘n’ roll, and his rich baritone conjures earnestness and humor while dealing head-on with all aspects of the human condition (and with a not-so-subtle nod to the underdog). His latest full length album, ‘Trials & Triumphs’ has enjoyed enthusiastic reception throughout the world of independent americana. An “outlaw” for outlaws, Mike's music transcends the often narrow boundaries set by the mainstream country music establishment.

WEBSITE: https://mikehellmanmusic.com

INSTAGRAM: @mikehellmanforreal

Ralphie and the RCs: Hewn from the hallowed halls of the honky tonk, Ralphie and the RCs met as card-carrying members of the Houston Horni Tonk Society. From weeping waltzes to dizzying dance-floor dusters, Ralphie and the RCs chime in with the most carefully curated and crafted country cuts.