The Lonesome Heroes have been dancing the line between indie, country, and Americana sounds for two decades in Austin, Texas. Seven albums in, 2026 finds the Heroes at home working on their eighth studio record (their fifth release in five years) - pairing up once more with producer Ryan Joseph (White Denim, Rayland Baxter, Leon Bridges). Previous trips to 5th Street Studio with Joseph have resulted in a quick succession of Heroes albums, with 2024’s Almost Aluminum and 2023’s Seasons Change.
As a live band, the Heroes continue to rack up the miles across the globe in all sorts of configurations. Whether as a raucous and freewheeling five piece cutting live to vinyl and performing in front of a hometown crowd at Purple Bee TV or in intimate settings as a trio captivating audiences in listening environments like Folk Alliance International - the Heroes proclivity for fun times always finds a way. And despite the name, the Heroes are seldom lonesome in this venture - having shared the stage with Sierra Ferrell, Bahamas, Nick Shoulders, Sam Doores, Ryley Walker, John R Miller, Lily Hiat, Melissa Carper and Brennen Leigh. They have also taken the stage at Red Ants Pants Festival, SXSW, Brooklyn Americana Festival, Dashville Skyline (Australia), and residencies at venerable Austin venues such as Hole In The Wall.
Praise for the band has been bestowed by such outlets as KUTX, The Austin Chronicle, KCRW, KOOP, Rolling Stone Australia, Wyoming Public Radio and their songs have been featured in ABC’s Nashville and Netflix’s Bloodline while frontman Rich Russell continues to build the band’s catalog of songs on his own and as a frequent cowriter within the community.
Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Russell has led the band since relocating to Austin.
The Lonesome Heroes are:
Rich Russell - Vocals & Acoustic Guitar
Sarah Millenary - Violin & Vocals
Brandon Gonzales - Electric Bass & Vocals
Emily Underwood - Vibraphone, Keys, Percussion, & Vocals
Braden Guess - Electric Guitar, Wurlitzer, Piano, & Organ and Trumpet
Ben Gallaway - Drums, Percussion, & Harmony Vocals
Gary Newcomb - Electric Guitar & Vocals