Hot Pickin 57s EPK
"I've worked with dozens of bands over the years, and no group nails it like the Hot Pickin 57s. Day of show they're hassle free. During the performance they crush it with fun originals, spot-on classics, incredible talent, energized presence, and some jokes between songs to catch your breath. I literally couldn't recommend them more."
"What a fantastic evening we had listening to Hot Pickin 57s. From your interaction with the crowd to the selection of original music and wonderful bluegrass and country standards. Looking forward to seeing HP 57s again in the near future."
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Bio
Hot Pickin 57s play the music America built — bluegrass, classic country, and Americana drawn from the deep well of Bill Monroe, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Bob Wills, Doc Watson, and Hank Williams, performed with the energy and precision of musicians who have spent their careers immersed in it.
Based in Austin, Texas, the band reunited in 2016 after musical educations at Berklee, South Plains College, and Texas State. They've shared the stage with Sierra Hull, Beppe Gambetta, Alan Munde, Mark Cosgrove (David Bromberg), and Kym Warner (Robert Earl Keen, Greencards), and their album Hot Picks — featuring Cindy Cashdollar — earned airplay on more than 40 radio stations across the US and Canada.
Meet Our Musicians
Berklee College of Music graduate. Livingston Taylor called Max's focus and musical energy "unique in the Berklee environment." Has shared the stage with Sierra Hull, Kym Warner, Mark Cosgrove (David Bromberg), and Beppe Gambetta.
Earned a degree in Bluegrass Music from South Plains College. His banjo style draws from Earl Scruggs, Don Reno, and Alan Munde, blending tradition with his own musical voice.
Began with classical violin before immersing himself in Old Time and Bluegrass traditions. Has performed with Whit Smith's Hot Jazz Caravan, Alan Munde, and Billy Bright (Wood & Wire).
Music Performance graduate of Texas State University. Road-tested globally with the Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash, Rosie and the Ramblers, and others.
Festivals & Highlight Shows
| Northwestern Oklahoma State University Concert Series | Georgetown Palace Theater | Grapevine Sunset Concert Series (multiple years) |
| Stubbs SXSW Corporate Event (multiple years) | Tobin Center for the Performing Arts | Leander Bluegrass Festival (multiple years) |
| Grapefest Wine Festival (multiple years) | Deutschen Pfest (multiple years) | Luckenbach Texas |
| Coushatte Pickin' & Grinnin' Festival | Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival | Bluebonnet Trails Festival |
| Conspirare Benefit | Bastrop Summer in the City | Music In the Park Concert |
| Camp Street Café | Hillside House Concert (multiple years) | Texas Heritage Foundation House Concert (multiple years) |
Discography
Hot Pickin 57s discography includes a self-titled debut CD, followed by Hot Picks, featuring Cindy Cashdollar.
Hot Picks EP
Debut CD