“Austin’s Micky & the Motorcars continue to gain ground as one of the most in-demand regional bands on the current circuit.” – The Dallas Morning News

FORT WORTH, TEXAS –Fans of the popular roots-rock quintet, Micky and the Motorcars, will have the opportunity to be a part of the band’s first live album – and country music history – when they attend the June 26^th  performance, Live at Billy Bob’s Texas. The CD/DVD combo will capture the bands raw energy while they perform some of their greatest hits and fan favorites, as the newest addition to the “Live at Billy Bob’s Texas” series. One lucky audience member will also go home with a guitar signed by the band! 

The Motorcars have been talking about recording a live album for years but wanted to wait until the perfect opportunity presented itself… “Billy Bob’s is the biggest and best venue in Texas, with an amazing sound quality and a crowd that always listens and responds with an energy we can all feed off of.” –Gary Braun 

Micky and the Motorcars – With four albums under their belt, Micky and the Motorcars are now established as one of the best-drawing bands on the lucrative Texas Music circuit. Their latest album, NAIVE, debuted in the Billboard Heatseakers Chart in August 2008 and spent an unprecedented 7 months on the Americana Chart peaking at #8.   

Idaho natives, Micky Braun (lead vocals and acoustic, electric and rhythm guitar), and older brother Gary Braun (harmony vocals, drums and percussion), come from a long line of music tradition. Father, Muzzy Braun, was a folk legend in their home state of Idaho, and their other brothers, Willy & Cody Braun, have already made a name in Texas music and beyond, in the band Reckless Kelly. Other Micky and the Motorcars band members include: Mark McCoy (bass guitar), Kris Farrow (lead guitars), and Shane Vannerson (drums and percussion).   

Live at Billy Bob’s Texas – The "Live at Billy Bob's Texas" CD and DVD series represents country music at its best! The combination of country music legends with the rising stars of Texas recorded live and on stage at the world’s largest honky-tonk has become quite a phenomenon. The series currently features over 35 recordings from country legends, including: Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Gary Stewart, John Conlee, David Allan Coe, and Asleep at the Wheel as well as a younger set of hard hitters like Cross Canadian Ragweed, Jack Ingram, Pat Green, Kevin Fowler, Randy Rogers Band, Jason Boland & The Stragglers, Stoney LaRue and many more.  

Micky and the Motorcars will take the stage of the world’s largest honky-tonk, Billy Bob’s Texas, Friday, June 26 at 10:30 p.m. Tickets are available thru Billy Bob’s box office (817) 624-7117 or through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com. No reserved seating – all tickets are general admission at $12.  For additional information on Micky and the Motorcars visit www.mickyandthemotorcars.com. Interview times are available as well as reserved seating for press.  

MEDIA CONTACT: Leah Lavine, Smith Music Group – (817) 378 0900 x111, leah@smithmusic.com 

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