Barfield, The Tyrant

Get ready for a high-voltage blast of Texas soul and funk with Barfield, The Tyrant of Texas Funk! This isn’t your average band—this is a wild collision of styles where country, blues, soul, and rock’n’roll all slam together on one sweaty, irresistible dance floor.

Imagine one part Cash, one part Clash, shake in some James Brown and a dash of Screamin’ Jay, and you’re just starting to get close. Barfield and his crew are longtime fixtures of the Austin music scene, and it shows: they deliver a tight, funky, garage-soul stew that feels both raw and refined, vintage and totally in-the-moment.

This is a show where the grooves are deep, the guitars are gritty, and the frontman is pure spectacle. Expect big personality, high-energy shouts, hip-shaking rhythms, and the kind of live vibe that turns a simple night out into a story you’ll be telling your friends about for weeks.

• Funk-drenched, dance-ready Texas soul
• Blazing mix of country, blues, soul, and rock’n’roll
• Charismatic, larger-than-life frontman
• Perfect for anyone who wants to move, shout, and feel the music up close

If you’re in the mood for a sweaty, joyful, downright funky night on the town, Barfield, The Tyrant is the kind of live show you plan your evening around.