The Artists of Sidecar

Little Jewford is a true original - a master of the keys and a torchbearer of the Great American Songbook.

Influenced by legends like Fats Waller, George Gershwin, Hoagy Carmichael, Louis Armstrong, Glenn Miller, and Burt Bacharach his performances blend elegance with musical anecdotes and humorous wit—creating a rare experience that's both sophisticated and heart-warming entertainment. 

Best known as the longtime keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist for Kinky Friedman and the Texas Jewboys; over the years, Little Jewford has shared stages with iconic artists including Willie Nelson, Leon Russell, Jerry Jeff Walker, Billy Joe Shaver, and Levon Helm.  Performing at legendary venues across the globe, his touring resume includes the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, BB King's Blues Club in New York, The Troubadour in Los Angeles, Tipitina's in New Orleans, The Jazz Cafe in London, the Grand Opera House in Galveston, and The Basement in Sydney, Australia. 

With a career spanning decades and a performance style that blends world-class musicianship, rich musical history, and lively wit, Little Jewford brings the classics of the Great American Songbook to life.

The Dirty River Jazz Band brings the spirit of traditional jazz to life with high-energy performances inspired by legends like Louis Armstrong and The Jim Cullum Jazz Band. Formed by musicians who met at Texas Lutheran University, the group has gone from playing under a gazebo in Seguin to performing at weddings, swing dances, and venues across the U.S. Led by cornetist Kris Vargas and drummer Chris Alvarado, their sound is lively, authentic, and unforgettable — keeping the roaring ’20s alive for today’s audiences.

Jess & Dave are a brother & sister duo from New Braunfels, Texas. They have been playing music since they were teenagers but didn’t become a performing duo until many years later and have been playing 3-4 times a week locally for about 12 years now. They occasionally play in a full band as well as a local Woodstock Tribute band. Their influences in music range from Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, & The Beatles all the way to Alanis Morisette, Sarah McLachlan & Pearl Jam. They mostly perform in New Braunfels and surrounding areas and play instruments including; electric & acoustic guitar, tambourine, the shaker and the harmonica. They can fill a small room with soothing sounds as well as a big venue with rocking jams. Their sibling harmonies are like no other and love to play the songs people love!

The Sidecar Jazz Cooperative is a hand-picked assemblage of highly-talented and experienced jazz musicians from the San Antonio/Austin/San Marcos region in South Texas. Some 25-plus strong, member musicians perform at Sidecar, an iconic “speakeasy” housed in the basement of the Prince Solms Inn in New Braunfels. On any scheduled date, a Jazz trio/quartet comprised of Cooperative members perform jazz standards, classic blues-based tunes, and crowd favorites.

Brett Cline is a talented pianist well known throughout the area. His music brings an incredible energy and vibe to Sidecar, making every night he plays one to remember.

The Trad Police, formed in 2023 by four San Antonio musicians, came together through a shared love of traditional jazz and its storied history. With strong musical backgrounds already, the group set out to dive deeper into the joy of performing and studying jazz.