Hot Club of Cowtown Concerts

Experience Hot Club of Cowtown

Hot Club of Cowtown is an acclaimed American band known for their unique blend of Western swing, hot jazz, and traditional country music. Formed in 1997 by guitarist and vocalist Whit Smith and fiddler Elana James, the trio—completed by bassist Jake Erwin—has garnered a dedicated following for their energetic performances and masterful musicianship. Drawing inspiration from the legendary Hot Club de France led by Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli, Hot Club of Cowtown revitalizes the vintage sounds of the 1930s and 1940s with a modern twist.

Throughout their career, the band has released multiple critically praised albums such as *Swingin’ Stampede* (1998), *Welcome to Texas* (2003), and *What Makes Bob Holler* (2019). Their style seamlessly fuses gypsy jazz guitar techniques with Western swing rhythms, creating an infectious sound that appeals to fans of Americana, jazz, and roots music alike. Hot Club of Cowtown has toured extensively across the United States and internationally, performing at major festivals including the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and the Montreal Jazz Festival.