about AARON STEPHENS
Following the successes of his debut album Hard Times, Straight Lines which led him to stages nationwide and entrenched him in notable Texas venues such as Antone's, C-Boy's Heart & Soul, and Gruene Hall, triple-soul-threat Aaron Stephens set out to craft a follow-up record taking his sound to new heights. Focus, released August 2018, not only met, but exceeded all expectations. Backed by his five-piece band and brimming with summery grooves, Focus highlighted Stephens' uncanny songwriting chops, the album shining with equal parts invigoration and innovation. Of course, Stephens' inviting, warm, rich, vocals stand out at the front. Often drawing vocal comparisons to Bill Withers, Stephens' voice is a highlight throughout every verse on every track, constantly capturing your attention no matter the subject or style. Also present throughout is Stephens' brilliant guitarwork; sometimes subtle, sometimes striking, and occasionally surprising, whether it's Derek Trucks-inspired slide texturing or his own take on soaring contemporary blues-inspired grooves that take the best of John Mayer mashed with 70's era Clapton to drive the song home.
The success of Focus took Stephens’ sounds to new heights; national tours spread from the Atlantic seaboard to the Rocky Mountains, eventually cresting with an appearance at the 2021 Austin City Limits Music Festival playing before Charley Crockett.
While the global coronavirus pandemic slowed touring, it perhaps only boosted Stephens’ musical output. As the world shut down, Stephens creative streams opened; releasing a moodier, more introspective third album, Lord Knows, in the depths of the pandemic. An additional single (2023’s ‘Call Me‘) and four EPs - Head 2 the Sky, Done Running Away, Heart Beatin’, and his newest release, More Love all followed, continuing the evolution of an artist further mastering his craft, seeing Stephens reach new levels of proliferation as a songwriter, vocalist, producer and musician.
Aaron Stephens is currently planning the release of his fourth full-length album in 2025.
TOUR DATES
03.15.25 : Maplewood Private Social Club - Dallas, TX
03.27.25 : Junk Gypsy - Round Top, TX
03.28.25 : Hamer’s Speakeasy - Navasota, TX
03.29.25 : Creekhouse Kitchen & Bar - Wimberley, TX
04.09.25 : Grapevine on Main - Chappell Hill, TX
04.11.25 : Dosey Doe BBQ & Whiskey Bar - The Woodlands, TX
04.12.25 : Stable Hall - San Antonio, TX (2nd Annual Blues & Soul Festival)
04.13.25 : Waterway Arts Festival - The Woodlands, TX
04.16.25 : Sam’s Burger Joint - San Antonio, TX (w/ J and the Causeways)
04.17.25 : The Post - Ft. Worth, TX (w/ The Retrophonics)
04.18.25 : Magnolia Motor Lounge - Ft. Worth, TX (w/ The Retrophonics)
04.19.25: Hyatt Lost Pines - Cedar Creek, TX
04.25.25 : Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar - Houston, TX
04.26.25 : Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe - Galveston, TX
05.16.25 : Cowboys & Cadillacs - New Braunfels, TX
05.24.25 : The Rustic - Dallas, TX
06.06.25 : Smash’d - San Antonio, TX
06.13.25 : Grapevine on Main.- Chappell Hill, TX
08.21.25 : TBA - San Angelo, TX
08.22.25 : TBA - Madrid, NM
08.25.25 : TBA - Santa Fe, NM
08.28.25 : Caveman Music Festival - Weston, CO
08.29.25 : TBA - Santa Fe, NM
08.30.25 : TBA - Amarillo, TX
10.19.25 : Gruene Hall - New Braunfels, TX
11.02.25 : Gruene Hall - New Braunfels, TX
