Wayne Sutton and Bill Palmer at the Saxon Pub

Clear your Sunday evening for a guitar-lover’s dream: Wayne Sutton and Bill Palmer are taking over The Saxon Pub stage for a special set of swapping songs, sweet harmonies, and searing guitar solos.

These two seasoned players are longtime fixtures of the Austin music scene, and when they share a stage the vibe is equal parts laid-back hang and serious musicianship. Expect them to trade off storytelling duties, pass solos back and forth like a friendly duel, and build harmonies that turn simple verses into big, goosebump moments.

• Event: Wayne Sutton & Bill Palmer

• When: May 17, 2026 at 5:30 pm

• Where: The Saxon Pub, Austin, TX

• Vibe: Intimate, song-focused set packed with stories, guitar interplay, and rich vocal harmonies

Wayne Sutton brings his soulful voice and expressive guitar work, known for fluid leads that can jump from rootsy twang to bluesy fire in a heartbeat. Bill Palmer matches that energy with his own seasoned songwriting and guitar tone that feels tailor-made for Saxon’s famously warm room. Together, they create the kind of chemistry you only get when players genuinely enjoy pushing each other to new places onstage.

This is the kind of show where the in-between-song banter is as good as the music. You’ll hear road stories, song origin tales, and the kind of off-the-cuff moments that never happen at bigger, more scripted gigs. One minute you’re listening to a hushed, harmony-drenched ballad, the next you’re caught in the middle of an all-out guitar shootout.

• Perfect for fans of: Roots rock, Americana, singer-songwriters, and expressive guitar work

• Best way to enjoy it: Settle in early, order your favorite drink, and let the harmonies and solos wash over you

If you love intimate sets where top-tier players stretch out, trade licks, and sing their hearts out, this Wayne Sutton and Bill Palmer evening at The Saxon Pub is absolutely one to catch.