06/20/2026
Jon Wolfe in concert tonight at House Pasture! If you missed our recent talk with Jon, get the scoop right here...
Jon Wolfe Returns to Concan: Country Music, Tequila and a Summer Tradition on the Frio
For many Texas country artists, a summer stop at House Pasture Cattle Co. is simply another date on the calendar.
For Jon Wolfe, it's become something more.
The New Braunfels-based traditional country favorite returns to Concan on Friday, June 19, bringing his annual Frio River pilgrimage back to one of his favorite venues in Texas. Over the years, Wolfe has developed a close relationship not only with House Pasture but also with Uvalde County audiences, making his annual appearance one of the highlights of the summer concert season.
Speaking with Robert Miguel on Uvalde Radio's Robert Miguel Morning Show, Wolfe sounded less like a touring artist checking in before a concert and more like a friend planning a long-overdue vacation.
"Hell yeah, I can't wait to be back," Wolfe said. "I love all the rain that Texas is getting, and so I'm bringing my tubes and I'm bringing my sunscreen, and I'm going to go to the river as well."
For Wolfe, the Frio has become nearly as important as the stage.
"I love everybody at House Pasture," he said. "They've been really big supporters of my career. I've had a lot of great shows there. We always have a great crowd. People are in a great mood because they're out having a good time."
Anyone who has attended one of Wolfe's Concan performances understands exactly what he means. The combination of river weekends, summer crowds and traditional country music has made his annual House Pasture appearance a favorite among both longtime fans and first-time concertgoers.
And while Wolfe typically arrives the morning of the show and leaves immediately afterward, this year's conversation had him reconsidering.
"You've got my wheels turning," he told Miguel. "I think I may come in an extra day."
Barstool Therapy: A New Chapter
While Wolfe's catalog already includes fan favorites such as "Smile on Mine," "Any Night in Texas," and "Boots on a Dance Floor," his latest project may be his most personal and adventurous release yet.
Barstool Therapy (Session One) arrived late last year as an eight-song collection that blends traditional country influences with fresh production ideas and some unexpected musical textures.
"This is Barstool Therapy Session One," Wolfe explained. "And the fact that it's Session One alludes to maybe there's a Session Two."
That second chapter may already be underway.
"We do have some music that's been recorded, and we're working on a deluxe edition release of Barstool Therapy."
For longtime fans, the record represents both a return to Wolfe's traditional roots and an opportunity to stretch creatively.
"I wanted this record to sort of be a tip of the hat to some of my heroes like Merle Haggard and Hank Jr.," Wolfe said.
Listeners can hear those influences throughout the project.
"The Older I Get (More Country I'm Gettin' to Be) is probably the most Hank Jr. thing I've ever done."
The title track, meanwhile, carries some unmistakable Merle Haggard inspiration.
"If I could do a Merle Haggard song but not sound exactly like Merle Haggard, that was sort of my idea behind 'Barstool Therapy.'"
The album also showcases producer Dave Brainard's influence, incorporating piano, keyboards and even saxophone into the arrangements.
"The saxophone is kind of a tip of the hat to Hag," Wolfe said. "Hag put saxophone in his stuff."
Miguel noted that the record sounds different from previous Wolfe releases, particularly praising the expanded arrangements and Wolfe's vocals.
"We're having fun with it," Wolfe said. "We're trying to make music that feels very classic country."
Tequila Cowboys and Randy Rogers
One of the standout tracks from the project is "Tequila Cowboys," a collaboration with Randy Rogers.
The song originated in Wolfe's driveway in New Braunfels.
"Randy Rogers pulled up in the driveway with his guitar," Wolfe recalled.
Wolfe already had the title.
"I have a T-shirt that we sell called Tequila Cowboy, but I didn't have a song."
The result became one of the album's most entertaining moments.
The song tells the story of a group of bar regulars who see themselves as modern-day Texas Rangers while gathering at their favorite watering hole.
"They sort of fashion themselves as modern-day Texas Rangers," Wolfe said. "They're really kind of the local town drunks in a way."
The collaboration also demonstrates the deep friendships that have long defined Texas country music.
Bringing the Beach to Texas Country
Wolfe's newest single, "Paper Umbrellas," offers yet another side of his artistry.
The song was originally recorded by Tim McGraw on his 2023 album Standing Room Only before later receiving additional attention through a duet version featuring Parker McCollum.
Wolfe first heard the song years ago.
"I said, 'Man, I love this song.'"
Unfortunately, he learned that McGraw had already recorded it.
But after the song remained an album cut rather than becoming a major radio single, Wolfe saw an opportunity to make it his own.
"I sort of heard my version a little more beachy, just a little more Jimmy Buffett."
That relaxed coastal vibe makes the song a natural fit for Frio River weekends.
"I think it will go really well out on the river for folks that are hanging out."
The Growth of Juan Lobo
Of course, it wouldn't be a Jon Wolfe interview without discussing tequila.
Wolfe launched Juan Lobo Tequila several years ago, and what began as a passion project has steadily evolved into a growing spirits brand.
"I've now started Juan Lobo Tequila nine years ago, believe it or not," Wolfe said.
The company is now expanding distribution throughout Texas.
"We're launching DFW and Houston and the rest of Texas."
Wolfe also revealed exciting news that had not yet been publicly announced.
"Our Blanco tequila was rated Double Gold."
The recognition came from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, one of the industry's most respected tasting events.
"We're really excited about that," Wolfe said. "We're just a small tequila company."
Juan Lobo itself takes its name from the Spanish translation of Wolfe's name and uses 100% blue agave tequila produced in Jalisco, Mexico.
Fans attending the Concan show will also have an opportunity to meet Wolfe during a bottle signing along River Road prior to the concert.
Country Music and Friendship
Throughout the interview, the friendship between Wolfe and Miguel was obvious.
The two have shared numerous interviews, meet-and-greets and concerts over the years, allowing conversations to move naturally from music and tequila to lawn care and home landscaping.
"My wife tells me how to TikTok," Wolfe joked. "I'm not real TikTok savvy."
He also credited his wife Amber as one of the driving forces behind both his music career and the tequila business.
"If it weren't for my wife, I wouldn't be here," he said. "She does an amazing job with both companies, both efforts, music and tequila."
As for life away from the stage?
"It's country music, tequila and working in the yard."
A Summer Tradition Continues
As House Pasture's summer concert season continues, Wolfe's return feels like an annual reunion between artist, venue and audience.
Between the Frio River, Juan Lobo tequila, new music and a catalog full of Texas country favorites, his June 19 appearance promises to deliver exactly what longtime fans have come to expect.
For Wolfe, Concan remains one of the special places on the Texas music map.
"We always have a great crowd," he said. "People are in a great mood because they're out having a good time."
And after another year away, that's exactly where Jon Wolfe plans to be.
Stream the full Uvalde Radio interview with Jon Wolfe on demand at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/texas-music-interviews--5772359
