Career Milestones and Musical Evolution highlight the final Saturday at Quiet Valley Ranch

Saturday celebrates artists at pivotal moments in their careers. Rebecca Loebe, who captivated national television audiences, returns as a New Folk winner. Trout Fishing in America takes the stage to mark 50 years of touring—an unprecedented achievement in a changing music landscape. The evening honors veteran artistry while embracing fresh voices exploring the boundaries of traditional forms.

7 p.m.

Rebecca Loebe — The Austin singer-songwriter captured national attention during her appearance on NBC’s “The Voice,” where Adam Levine and Christina Aguilera competed for her mentorship. Her arrangement of Nirvana’s “Come As You Are” reached No. 38 on the Billboard charts, but Loebe’s own songwriting—blending Americana, soul and folk—proves she’s far more than a covers artist. NPR called her “a woman at the height of her powers.” A 2009 Kerrville New Folk winner, Loebe has released seven albums and toured across 44 states, Canada, Japan, Europe and the U.K. She’s part of the trio Nobody’s Girl and has received the 2018 Black Fret Grant Award.

8 p.m.

Trout Fishing in America — The Houston duo of Keith Grimwood (bass, fiddle) and Ezra Idlet (guitar, banjo) takes the stage to celebrate their unprecedented 50 years of touring. Formed in 1979 after busking on Santa Cruz streets when their previous band disbanded, they’ve released 25 albums and earned four Grammy nominations. Named after a Richard Brautigan novel, their genre-defying music—blending folk, rock, blues, country, bluegrass, funk and reggae—creates a multigenerational appeal. Their 2020 pandemic-era album “Safe House” demonstrates their ability to remain vital artists. Grimwood studied at the University of Houston and played with Houston Symphony, while Idlet left college basketball to pursue music.

9 p.m.

Jon Muq — The Ugandan-born, Austin-based singer-songwriter draws from African and western musical traditions to create folk-pop infused with Afrobeat sensibilities. Muq grew up in Kampala and discovered music at school through a brass band, later teaching himself guitar as a teenager. He performed on cruise ships before moving to Austin, where he was discovered by The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach, who produced his debut album “Flying Away.” Muq’s music blends rhythmic storytelling with reflective lyrics designed to provoke resilience. He has opened for Norah Jones, Billy Joel and Mavis Staples. NPR featured his work on World Cafe, praising his approach to connecting culturally diverse audiences through accessible, joyful songwriting.

10 p.m.

West Texas Exiles — The five-piece Americana band features three singer-songwriters—Marco Gutierrez, Daniel Davis and Colin Gilmore (son of legendary Texas troubadour Jimmie Dale Gilmore)—plus bassist/producer Eric Harrison and drummer Trinidad Leal. Born in Lubbock, El Paso and Amarillo, the band found each other in Austin’s music scene. Their 2023 debut EP showcased influences ranging from The Flatlanders and Buddy Holly to Vampire Weekend and Jason Isbell. They have performed at SXSW, AmericanaFest and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Fest. They won 2022 International Songwriting Competition plaudits for their rhythmic and lyrically honest sound. Their debut full-length album “8000 Days” releases in 2025.