Song Swap Sundays

Every first Sunday of the month, ARTS presents Song Swap Sundays, a musical gathering where musicians take turns playing songs, answering questions, and share the stories behind the melodies. Song Swap Sundays are free to attend and are held at the ARTS Ross Gallery from 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Meet Our Host

Meet our host, Mike Stroup, a seasoned acoustic guitarist and vocalist with a rich musical journey. He first started in bluegrass, during which he hosted a radio show at KPFT in Houston. "I heard a western swing band, then moved into western swing style and started the Wild River Band," Mike explains. He is active in swing, western, bluegrass, country, and Americana genres, currently playing solos, duos, and some full band shows.

June 2nd: Robert Herridge

Past Performances

With over 30 years of songwriting and performances under his belt, Bill Pekar brings that home sweet Americana feeling through his music. First playing guitar at the age of 8 with his highway patrolman neighbor, he took off on his musical journey to help others feel connected to stories through his songs. Appealing to many with his eclectic musical style, you’ll find a little bit of rock and roll, blues, and even country through Bill Pekar’s songs and performances.

As a singer and songwriter, Bill has had many songs charted and a #1 hit in Texas, “Colors are all the Same” in 2000, as well as a second project in 2004 titled, “On a Country Road”. Bill tours throughout Texas and loves connecting with people through music. He performs live about three times a month between Austin and San Antonio, playing acoustically at wineries and smaller venues. Sharing intimate stories listeners can connect with and relate to is therapeutic for both Bill and his listeners.

Bud Bierhaus