The next generation of Western swing is thriving in Austin, and Sentimental Family Band leads the way with the upcoming release of long-awaited debut LP Sweethearts Only on Tomika Records. The songwriting trio of Camille Lewis, Kyle Albrecht, and Matthew Shepherd expands to a full sevenpiece to fill out their sound, lacing classic Fifties-style country with touches of jazz and Bakersfield honky-tonk. Big Cedar Fever’s Georgia Parker sets up with new singles “Why Can’t It Be Me” and her take on Cindy Walker’s “Don’t Count Your Chickens.” – Doug Freeman
