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Micah Edwards

Event ID: MS64905

Tue, Mar 17, 2026 | 1:50 AM - 2:30 AM

Venue: Inn Cahoots Studio (Inn Cahoots)

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Summary

Micah Edwards is Mr. Texas Soul, an artist whose music blends butter and twang, sultry and steel into a sound as vast as Texas itself. His fusion of classic country, vintage R&B, rockabilly, and Tejano influences sets him apart in a music scene that celebrates soulful revivalists like Leon Bridges and Thee Sacred Souls. Raised between worlds—half Black, half white, a California transplant in Houston—Edwards embraces the contrasts in his identity, weaving them into his music. His ability to balance nostalgia with innovation has earned him over 150 million streams, recognition as a Salt Lick Incubator grant winner, a Tiny Desk Contest Top Shelf artist, and performances alongside JOHNNYSWIM, Saint Motel, Mac Ayres, and The War & Treaty. Now, he’s releasing "Texas Soul", a sophomore album that serves as a love letter to the small towns, neon-lit dance halls, and hidden gems that make up his home state. It’s not just an album; it’s a statement of belonging, proof that music can bridge cultures, histories, and generations.

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