Wheels on Fire: A tribute show to THE BAND

Get ready for a night of rootsy rock and soulful storytelling at Wheels on Fire: A Tribute Show to THE BAND. This show brings together a lineup of veteran Austin musicians who share a deep love for one of the most iconic groups in American music history.

The Band helped define what we now call Americana, blending folk, blues, country, and rock into songs that reshaped the sound of the 70s. Wheels on Fire leans all the way into that legacy, focusing on rich harmonies, earthy grooves, and those big, emotional choruses that made tunes like “The Weight” and “Up on Cripple Creek” timeless favorites.

The group features an all-star cast of local talent: Steve Carter on guitar, Nick Randolph on guitar, Chris Olson holding down the low end on bass, Cindy Jon Morse and David Roach on keys, and Rich White on drums. Together, they aim to recreate The Band’s classic recordings as faithfully as possible, with close attention to tone, feel, and those signature, lived-in vocal textures.

• Hear lovingly detailed renditions of songs that helped shape modern Americana and roots rock.
• Experience a band of seasoned Austin pros playing these tunes with the precision of a studio session and the looseness of a late-night jam.
• Perfect for fans of folk, blues, country rock, and anyone who wants to tap into the warm, vintage vibe of The Band’s catalog.
• A great night out whether you know every lyric by heart or you’re just discovering why The Band still matters decades later.

If you crave organic, big-hearted live music that feels like a trip back to the heyday of classic rock clubs and smoky barrooms, Wheels on Fire is the kind of tribute show that turns nostalgia into a full-body singalong.