Reviews of Hot Pickin 57s
Bluegrass, Country & Americana Band in Austin Texas
"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."
Hot Pickin 57s were absolutely phenomenal. They played our Hill Country wedding. Everyone loved the music and variety of songs.
They stood on our back patio in glorious sunshine and offered us so much joy. I don't know that I can put into words what the guys gave us, but it sure looks like deep healing. There was dancing! There was singing! As an Episcopal priest I've gone to a lot of receptions for weddings and funerals. What your group gave us was not only the music, but embodied kindness.
Concerts
"One of our best bands ever — and there were people there who didn't even know what bluegrass was. Now they're fans. Thanks again!"
"What a fantastic evening. From your interaction with the crowd to the selection of music, both original and wonderful bluegrass and country standards. Looking forward to seeing HP 57 again in the near future."
"Really hot Saturday night! An incredibly talented and entertaining show. Looking forward to seeing more of this group soon."
"They played our annual Pioneer Festival to a crowd of about 400. They filled the park with music and played some great hits that fit the event perfectly. The four-piece acoustic arrangement was tight — you can tell they have been playing together a long time."
"The guys did a wonderful job entertaining us, and we received many compliments. We were outdoors and the music was perfect for our Moonshine and Moonpies event."
"I would book this band again in a heart beat. Professional, timely and talented — WOW!! I look forward to their next performance."
Corporate events
"Hot Pickin turned a potentially dull event into a lively evening. Thanks Hot Pickin 57s!!"
"They helped formulate a bad weather contingency plan when a storm came in. All of our guests raved about the band's performance. Highly recommended!"
"High energy, many compliments from the crowd. We were looking for something Texas-inspired and they truly delivered. Would definitely use them again!"
"Hot Pickin was amazing — made the night! Played for 250 people and everyone loved the music. Could NOT recommend this band enough."
"The perfect group for our pop-up shop's launch party! Very easy to work with from out of state and even better in person. From our San Francisco crew to the local kids attending from just down the street, everyone loved the music!"
"They were wonderful, the music sounded great, the guests had a great time dancing. Just brought such a good vibe. We were very happy."
Weddings
"Working with Hot Pickin 57s was perfect. They offered excellent suggestions for the ceremony and reception, and even came out to preview the venue."
"They learned a special song just for our wedding. Our guests are still raving about them weeks later. We're Hot Pickin fans for life!"
"They said yes to some curveballs — can you play the ceremony too? — and saved the day. Fantastic job with music selections, crowd engagement, and announcements."
"Their music was a major hit with the guests during my wedding. From the get go, Max responded promptly, thoroughly, and professionally. A truly talented group."
"Exceptional attention to detail and nailed the set, including our special requests. An incredible group of musicians — exactly the vibe for our rustic wedding."
"Everything was so awesome at our wedding and Hot Pickin 57s were the cherry on top! They were accommodating and super communicative. They played wonderfully and were great MC's for the wedding. I'd hire them again in a heartbeat!"
Private & community events
"I just wanted to tell you how meaningful your performance at Charlie's memorial reception was, and how deeply affecting the experience was for the family. God bless you all for sharing your amazing gifts with us at this tough time."
"We had Hot Pickin 57s out for a fundraising event for a small school that serves children with significant special needs. They were absolutely wonderful! We got so many comments on how great the band was, and it set the atmosphere for a great event."
"They played for a few hours over Memorial Day weekend for our residents and did a fantastic job. Music was upbeat and fun. They have a fantastic fiddle player who everyone raved about after the show."
"Booked the Hot Pickin 57s for a 50th birthday party. They showed up early to set up and took care of everything — didn't have to worry about a thing. A great group of musicians. Traditional bluegrass and Americana, with a few very bad Dad Jokes thrown in between songs."
"The band was once again on fire for our annual holiday party. They did an amazing job and our guests loved them."
"We had a great time! Everyone in the band was on time, super nice, and fun. The music was fantastic and the crowd enjoyed dancing! We recommend the band and would hire them again to entertain us!"
"We hired the Hot Pickin 57s for a 1,000 person church event. We could not have been more pleased. Their team was easy to communicate with and their music is fantastic."
