Koe Wetzel and Krew thought Austin, TX, needed one more show before the end of 2024 when he brought his “Wetzel’s Wonderland” show to Moody Center in Austin, Texas on December 27, 2024.
Starting the show was Stephen Wilson Jr. Hailing from Southern Indiana and self-proclaimed “Death Cab for Country,” he and his band were a good choice to start the show. They have an indie country vibe. I hadn’t heard of his music before the concert, but I could see myself enjoying listening on our next road trip out west.
I was immediately drawn to the bassist as he looked to be straight out of Yellowstone with his large cowboy hat, harmonica, and swagger on stage looking like Luke Grimes. Later, he would bring out his stand-up base and play a few tunes. Wilson’s steel guitar player also had a quirky and fun swagger.
Though their music wasn’t rock and roll in your face, I enjoyed it and checked it out on Spotify on the way home. I left a new fan and was glad, as I need new music to obsess over in 2025!
Stephen Wilson Jr Band:
Stephen Wilson Jr – Lead singer + guitar
Scotty Murray – Steel Guitar
Miles Burger – Bassist
Julian Dorio – Drums
After Stephen Wilson Jr and the band played their last song on their set, the next to grace the Moody Center stage was Morgan Wade.
Morgan Wade is another one of my absolute favorite artists. I was lucky enough to photograph her at the Historic Scoot Inn about two years ago. She played two amazing shows, and I watched both of them!
Morgan killed it. She commands the stage; her small but mighty voice makes you stop whatever you’re doing and pay attention to the words she’s singing. She uses the whole stage to connect to every audience member. Her songs are raw and full of emotion. I connect with her music and am such a big fan.
The lighting, setlist, stage presence, band, and everything else were on point Friday night. Morgan and her band put on one of the best concerts. Although I was ready for Koe to take the stage, I wanted more Morgan! I could watch her show for three hours and still want 3 more hours! But it was time for Koe and the convicts to take the stage.
Morgan Wade Bandmembers:
Morgan Wade – Lead Singer and Guitarist
Clint Wells – Guitar
Johnny Sword – Bassist
Jeff Melo – Drums
Don Eanes – Keys
Koe Wetzel Bandmembers:
Koe Wetzel – Lead Singer + guitar
Shyloh Powers – Guitar
Odis Parrish – Guitar
Josh Serrato – Guitar + keys
Mason Morris– Bass
Jared Easterling – Drums
Koe Wetzel Setlist:
1.) Twister
2.) Fuss n Fight
3.) April Showers
4.) 9 Lives
5.) Forever
6.) Run Run Rudolph
7.) Love
8.) Good Times
9.) Good Die Young
10.) Kuntry n Wistern
11.) Ragweed
12.) Merry Christmas Baby
13.) Casamigos
14.) Austin
15.) Sweet Dreams
16.) Drunk Driving
17.) February 28, 2016
18.) Damn Near Normal
19.) Creeps
20.) Something To Talk About
21.) High Road
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Hi!
I’m Jalys. Music and concert photographer located in Austin, TX. I graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in Photocommunications. Pretty cool, right? An Instagram degree before Instagram was cool!
I enjoy traveling around Texas, and taking photos of bands and musicians. Texas has so many awesome venues, and I want to photograph any that I can. Music has always been a major part of my life, and while a student at Texas Tech, I knew that I wanted to specialize in music photography. I have lived in the Austin area for over twelve years and have been able to photograph so many cool bands. Let’s add yours to the list!
When I’m not photographing, I’m probably working at my day job as a University Recruiter for a manufacturing facility. I travel quite often for work and love visiting college campuses! I enjoy hanging out with my husband, our 3 dogs (Ryder, Carter, and Tucker), our adopted cat, Allie, and our families. Follow me on Instagram! You will get to see all the pet photos you can stomach. My handle is @j.bcaro.
