AUSTIN, Tex. – Singer/songwriter/guitar genius Monte Montgomery and his band return to Fayetteville’s George’s Majestic Feb. 4 and Tulsa Little Theatre Feb. 5. By Julie Wenger Watson, Red Dirt Nation, December 2, 2015 Lyrics and licks go hand in hand for this Austinite whose skillful songwriting and vocal talent are the perfect complements to his […]

While roaming booths at the 2014 NAMM Show, we were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of acoustic powerhouse and Austin, TX native Monte Montgomery rock the Peavey stage. Montgomery’s hybrid slide-picking approach is definitely impressive, and after he kicks in some gain, it’s easy to forget that you’re listening to an acoustic guitarist rather […]

It’s been a while … Opener was Uncle Lucius, R&B, country, blues band from South Austin. We enjoyed them, check em out at https://www.facebook.com/unclelucius Crank it up Monte, Phil and David started the show with River – lots of attitude, go Phil! Wishing Well with Tom Robinson on sax Could’ve Loved You Forever Mighty Fist […]

Monte Montgomery’s buoyant self-titled 2008 collection emboldens confessional storytelling (“Be Still”) with flashy fretwork (“Little Wing”). The Austin-based acoustic guitarist expects to highlight both at his 44th birthday show Saturday at Antone’s (10 p.m.; $14.50). “It’ll be a flurry of guests,” Montgomery says. “That’s my night to do what I want, and I’ll have people […]

Playing seemingly impossible guitar parts is a breeze for six-string maestro Monte Montgomery. Singing different rhythms and patterns on top of that tricky guitar play also flows naturally without much sweat or worry to the award-winning Austin, Texas, musician. “I don’t look at that stuff as a challenge,” said the 38-year-old Montgomery during a recent […]