Folk in Tyler, TX

Tucked into the East Texas piney woods, Tyler stakes its claim on the brick streets of downtown with the Red Dirt BBQ and Music Festival each spring. South Tyler Speakeasy and local halls host country, blues, and Tejano acts that draw from both Dallas and Shreveport influences. Jazz combos hold court at intimate lounges, while indie and hip-hop artists find audiences in a town that mixes rose garden refinement with oil patch edge. Discover folk bands, musicians, and venues in Tyler on Bandmate.