Ricky Stein & the Blue Callers

Austin-born, NYC-based musician Ricky Stein writes songs that seek spiritual common ground between the mesas of West Texas and the cobblestones of South Brooklyn. Titles such as "American Dreaming," "The Great Empty," and "Night Shines On" depict city life in the modern era; "The Tex-Mex Song" balances out the set with good-natured humor. All songs are delivered with an earnest baritone accompanied by acoustic guitar, harmonica, and an affable stage presence.