Pinewoods Block Party!

Often when I got to block parties or looking for live music Austin usually comes to mind first not Waco. However with Waco rapidly growing the amazing coffee and beer house known as Pinewood Roasters decided to throw a kicking music fest known as the Pinewood block party from 11:30 am to 10 pm. For $7 you got access to an all day music extravaganza complete with art work and food vendors. The morning session featured acoustics acts under the shade of a large tree which made for a splendid place for one to enjoy their coffee or beer. The evening meant the opening of the main stage and time for guitars to shred peoples faces. The first band up was Good Heavens! and good heavens did they start the party off with a sonic bang! They currently have 1 single out on spotify right now called Suck.  The following band was the cover band Flat 7 and boy did their lead singer have amazing pipes she absolutely entranced everyone listening with her sweet voice and powerful vocals! She could have done an amazing cover of Great Gig in the Sky. However she got everyone out and dancing with her version of Rock with you that would have even made the King of Pop himself proud!  The band following was known as The Irons. They were young full of energy and had stage presence that rivaled many veteran acts if the stage! They brought the young audience to this family friendly event and absolutely got the crowd going with their angsty songs of youth and love, they had a saxaphone player who demolished his solos on stage and just absolutely electrified the crowd with their rendition of the cha cha silde complete with bringing audience members on stage! Following them was the country rock act of Thomas Csorba drawing inspiration from artists like Townes Van Zandt. His cover of Plastic Jesus was fantastic filled with soul and even managed to capture some of the humor of  the song quite well. The final act was the house band consisting of owner Dylan Washington and his friends including Thomas Csorba just jamming out onstage with country and rock covers such as Rocky Mountain way and provided a fun end to an amazing day. The other Hidden Gem of the party was custom hat maker Logan Miles Allison and his mobile business The Heart Hatter! They often say you get what you pay for well with The Heart Hatter you get a truly unique hat custom built to last you a lifetime. From the moment I first talked to Logan I could tell this business was his passion and he put his heart and soul into the businesses aptly named the Heart Hatter. Not only is it custom made but he brings his businesses to you.  This hat practically pays for itself years after all your other clothes have become old and worn this piece of custom made artistry will still be going strong! you can check them out here !