About this Event
@10pm, @11:45pm - $40+ Eventbrite tickets. Cash admissions may be available according to capacity. Doors open @9pm. 21+ only.
Although a youngster compared to most of his Austin friends, guitarist, singer, and songwriter Charlie Sexton has already had several phases to his career. Sexton, raised in Austin, TX, made his debut with Pictures for Pleasure in 1985 at age 16. He followed that up with a self-titled second album when he was 20. Because word of his reputation as a prodigy guitar player spread far and wide, he found himself an in-demand session player while still in his late teens, and he had the opportunity to record with , , and .
Born to a mother who was just 16, Sexton and his mother moved to Austin when he was just four. His mother would get him out to clubs like the Armadillo World Headquarters and the Soap Creek Saloon. Places like the Split Rail and Antone's blues club became his classrooms. After living outside of Austin for a while, he moved back to Austin on his own when he was 12, and the musicians around Austin, his heroes, people like and , , and others, took him in and put him up until he could earn more of a living on his own.
From 1992 to 1994, he was a member of Austin's , along with , Tommy Shannon, and Chris "Whipper'' Layton. That group recorded one self-titled album, released in 1992 on . By the time decided to disband, Sexton was 24 years old and already pegged as a blues musician. Not only did Sexton play gutsy, fluid blues guitar, he also played a spirited rock & roll guitar.
In 1994 and 1995, he formed and recorded with his new group, the Charlie Sexton Sextet, and his debut for , Under the Wishing Tree, was released in 1995. Sexton's album was well-received by the critics. Under the Wishing Tree presents Sexton in an array of musical genres, touching on Celtic-flavored rock, folk-rock, and blues. There is a lot of interplay between guitars, violins, cellos, Dobros, and mandolins on the recording, and Sexton's vocals ride high on top of the melodies. On his 1995 tour to support the album, he was accompanied by Susan Boelz (violin), Michael Ramos (organ), George Reiff (bass), and Rafael Gayol (drums).
As a songwriter, Sexton writes about what he knows, so Texas themes permeate his songs. He considers his strongest songwriting influence, while he counts Austin legends and the late among his prime influences for guitar playing. His lyrics mix autobiographical experiences with images that are open to interpretation. More great things are in the offing for this young guitarist, singer, and songwriter. ~ Richard Skelly, Rovi
Texas native Eve Monsees grew up surrounded by a vibrant music community. She and neighbor Gary Clark Jr. learned to play together and as teenagers and quickly found themselves on stages like Antone’s playing alongside their heroes.
Over the years Eve has toured all over the world while continuing to play regularly in Austin. She has released four albums along with partner and music legend Mike Buck in addition to countless guest appearances on albums with other notable artists. She is often called upon to back up touring musicians, earning her a place in the Antone’s House Band. She played guitar in the Rock N Roll musical “Head Over Heels” alongside fellow Bluebonnets bandmate, Go-Go’s bassist and Rock N Roll Hall of Fame inductee Kathy Valentine.
The City of Austin proclaimed March 30, 2026 as Eve Monsees Day, a very prestigious honor recognizing her contributions to the Austin community both on and off stage. She has been voted “Best Guitarist In Austin” twice! Eve has appeared on Austin City Limits multiple times, is a co-owner owner of Antone’s Record Shop and serves as Vice President for the non-profit HOME which provides housing security for aging Austin area musicians.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Continental Club, 1315 South Congress Avenue, Austin, United States
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