The Merles LIVE

The Merles are an original, classic country band based out of Austin, TX featuring singer/songwriter/guitarist Todd Deatherage, bassist Kyle Kline, and drummer Matt Winegardner. The group strives to create an old school, traditional sound that echoes the memories of yesterday's country. With catchy choruses and danceable tunes, their influences include Ray Price, Faron Young, Johnny Bush, Lefty Frizzell, George Strait, Hank Williams, Bob Wills, and their namesake, Merle Haggard.

The Merles have garnered a following by playing honky-tonks and bars around the Texas area- often clocking in over 120 shows a year. Some of the venues they frequent are Luckenbach Dancehall, Mercer Street Dancehall, Lonesome Rose, Globe Theatre, and The Little Longhorn Saloon. They have opened for such national artists as Dale Watson, Johnny Bush, Jason Boland, Bri Bragwell, Jason Eady, and Rosie Flores.

They are currently working on a new album to be released in early 2026, produced by Matt Hillyer (1100 Springs) and John Pedigo (The O's).