Gulf Coasters Louisiana Surf Department weave laid-back coastal grooves into a uniquely Texan soundtrack: chilled surf riffs meeting shimmer‑bright songwriting. Austin-brewed Americana outfit West Texas Exiles balances wide‑sky lyricism with rootsy heart, blending Flatlanders‑meets‑Isbell sincerity across canyon‑sized soundscapes. Local singer-songwriter William Harries Graham steps in for his dad, Jon Dee Graham, assuming his father’s traditional Wednesday night residency. As Jon Dee battles post-surgical sepsis, including treatments insurance won’t cover, William becomes both caregiver and torchbearer, stepping into his father’s shoes with open-eyed grace and fierce devotion. – Tim Stegall
