Society Hall is excited to welcome back Texas western singer songwriter Mike Blakely, with his equally stellar compadres John Arthur Martinez and John M. Greenberg, performing together as “The Outlaw Firm."
Three musical journeymen who have performed around the world individually and together for over a quarter of a century, have now made it official, and have joined forces in a new trio called “The Outlaw Firm”. This trifecta of Texas Hill Country singer/songwriters includes Mike Blakely, John M. Greenberg and John Arthur Martinez.
The "Outlaws" are are currently touring around the west supporting their new self-titled album While the band may be new, the three founding members have been collaborating for nearly three decades, writing and performing in Texas and as far away as Europe.
Floyd Tillman, member of the Country Music Association Hall of Fame, introduced Blakely to Martinez in 1987 at “Floyd Tillman’s Pickin’ in the Park,” a concert series hosted by Martinez in Marble Falls, Texas. Blakely had penned a feature on Floyd Tillman’s life for Texas Highways magazine. A few years later, Larry Nye - owner of Lazy L Studio in Kingsland, Texas - introduced Greenberg, the new kid in town (Marble Falls) to Blakely and Martinez. Nye produced separate solo albums for the three songwriters over the following years.
Last year, the trio made the decision to form The Outlaw Firm. They recently recorded their new, self-titled album at Martinez’s studio near Horseshoe Bay. The independent release consists of nine new, original songs written by the band members, and a tenth number penned by up-and-coming songwriting phenom, Jake Martin. The album is now available for digital downloads, in USB format, and on vinyl lp.
The three powerhouse Texas frontmen have fused their collective talents into a high-energy musical experience. The Outlaw Firm’s sound incorporates all that is sacred to Western, Alt-country and Tex-Americana Music fans, embracing country, blues, folk-rock, conjunto, western swing and TexAmericana. The trio features precise three-part harmonies, multiple stringed instruments, and heart-pounding percussion. The Outlaw Firm members encourage you to “Outlaw boredom and escape the mundane. Come ride the desperado fringe with The Outlaw Firm!”
Recorded on Friday, July 5th, 2024.