Cowboy Dave

Venture South, the debut full-length album from Cowboy Dave Wilson, paints a 10-song picture of the American West — from 19th-century cowboy tales to the plight of the modern day working man. While hard-swingin’ honky-tonk is a descriptor many country artists might shy away from in the current music landscape, Cowboy Dave embraces the term with an exclamation mark. With the backing of Grammy-winning producer John Macy and an all-star cast of musicians, this new album is a triumphant culmination of over a decade spent honing chops in country dancehalls across the country.

A native of Nebraska, Wilson spent the better part of seven years (2002-2009) touring much of the midwest and south with country outfit FortyTwenty. When the band took an extended hiatus in 2009, Wilson relocated to Colorado, setting off on his own and recording the first Cowboy Dave EP, Saddle Up, Pal, followed by 2014’s Driven Man.

Touring in support of their output, the Cowboy Dave Band has spent much of its time in Texas. The state has become a regular stop for the group, including shows at the historic Gruene Hall, Floore’s Country Store, as well as legendary Austin watering hole the Continental Club.

Venture South is an album that pays homage to the vistas of the west as well as the history of the country music genre, melding Wilson’s heartfelt songwriting and storytelling with top-notch musicianship for a truly memorable listening experience.