Geto Cowyboys

n the summer of 2005, Luke Adair, Josh Droegemueller, and Tres Womack performed together for the first time at Hill’s Café in Austin, Texas, despite never having played as a group before. After an improvised set, a fan asked for their band’s name, and, after some humorous back-and-forth, the band was dubbed the "Getocowboys" by their fiddle player, aka "spelling champ." The band’s unique style gained attention, and they recorded Live at the Texas Tavern, which became a staple on Radio Free Texas. In 2008, they recorded Hard Luck Symphony, an album that was praised but largely overlooked. After years of pursuing solo projects, the band briefly reunited in 2014 with Chubby Knuckle Choir, contributing to two albums. In 2018, they regrouped as Sum Brothers for the 35th anniversary of Steamboat MusicFest. The Getocowboys officially reformed in 2021 for performances at Viva Big Bend, later adding Byron Kalbas on upright bass in 2024, bringing new vocals, harmonies, and songwriting to the band, solidifying their current lineup of four versatile musicians.