Blue Vada Records

12/24/2023

Happy Holidays from Willie D & The Hip Pockets!

Happy Holidays from Willie D & The Hip Pockets! We hope you have a special season and enjoy this offering by the band.It is with joy that Blue Vada Records ...

12/27/2022

Our second release of 2022, Hog Branch’s self titled debut, was included on Jazz & Blues News list of top 11 blues albums of 2022! Follow the link to learn more:

https://jazzbluesnews.com/2022/12/27/the-11-best-blues-albums-of-2022-videos-cd-covers-buy-links/

11/22/2022

Blue Vada Records is proud to announce the release of Hog Branch’s newest single, “Careless Love.” Enjoy this Lyric video and share with your friends! Learn more at: www.bluevadarecords.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L61IgT8tgf8&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR1vF6ifzeXsjnDcWAiEz9AoBXoZN-lJJ1i-gxNYQAmSndMbYBT853T8VyE&themeRefresh=1

New single off the Austin quintet Hog Branch's debut album on Blue Vada Records. HogBranch.com

10/18/2022

Look at that! Rick Watson was interviewed by Jazz & Blues about Hog Branch’s recent album release Blue Vada Records. Check out the great interview and swing over to listen to the album.

https://jazzbluesnews.com/2022/10/16/hog-branch-rick-watson/?fbclid=IwAR1sG2gnilPy0soSe9ehAfbvu5dDRTyFLXOYm1-gFZxi51PBNsmQO1mbcZk

http://jazzbluesnews.com

08/17/2022

We’re so excited for Hog Branch to be performing on the Over Easy - KWVH program this Friday morning! Chatting with Coach is a blast and the band (in trio format) is looking forward to performing acoustic version of several originals. Thanks to Coach for playing the band as a primer this morning!

06/25/2022

Blue Vada artist - Willie D & The Hip Pockets - are performing at The Carousel Lounge tonight at 9pm; go check 'em out!

06/14/2022

Our newest release - Hog Branch’s self-titled debut - has received a great review in Melody Maker Magazine! Follow the link to read the review, and head over to our website (www.bluevadarecords.com) to purchase the album directly from us.

https://melodymakermagazine.com/2022/06/11/hog-branch-release-self-titled-lp/?fbclid=IwAR1HTAJIY0O4s-it_IHRjIUlM2brczbnsxOHqGMxUX9zUw_k58LQKKpfuFo

Austin, Texas quintet Hog Branch is the kind of act that reminds the despairing that, yes, there are still musicians out there forging their own path. Rick Watson and his collaborators stand out in a crowded and competitive environment, Austin still retains a significant cachet for a certain kind of...

06/10/2022

Hog Branch Album (Release Day!): Rick Watson and Will Daniel had a nice time at Mueller Park filming a segment with Libbi Farrow that will air on FOX 7 Austin this Sunday AM. Be sure to check it out to see the full segment with Matt Schmidt leading the band on "Careless Love."

Hog Branch's groovy debut album released this morning on Blue Vada Records! Head over to the Blue Vada Records website to purchase a copy directly from us: https://bluevadarecords.com/musicshop/p/hog-branch-album-digital

06/06/2022

BVR artist Hog Branch was featured in Glide Magazine today with their version of "Carless Love" with Matt Schmidt on lead vocals.

Their debut album drops this Friday (June 10th) on Blue Vada Records, and their record release party is June 11th at The Little Longhorn Saloon, 6-8pm (with Rick Broussard's Two Hoots and a Holler on at 9pm).

Audio recorded at Ice Cream Factory Studio by Matt Parmenter, with the video by Lupe Moya at LM Media Solutions.

Should you ever need a lift, a new Austin quintet called Hog Branch can help get you back into the groove — and I mean, right now! This grooving