James Hearne, "Austin's Most Eclectic Folk Singer" has played over 750 gigs in his three and a half years in Texas. He has a covers book of over 1200 songs, ranging from oldies and classic country to 80s and 90s rock to contemporary Americana and pop. His favorite song to play is “the song you forgot you loved”; he can play all the big obvious tunes that everyone plays, but he also knows (and tends to prefer) the second- and third- tier hits that are just as familiar to the ear but heard far less. He can smoothly chase Hank Williams with Taylor Swift, the Gin Blossoms with Duran Duran, and the Rolling Stones with Chris Stapleton. He can accommodate most requests, keep a crowd engaged with unpredictable song choices and witty banter, or he can sit back and just provide a soft tapestry for folks to vibe with and chat over. He always aims to play the room and the crowd, whoever and however they are.