TIME TO STAND, the new album by The Belleville Outfit, the Austin band “that captures the best of the hippie-friendly roots string band zeitgeist, without succumbing to it” (No Depression), is named after a tune packed with Appalachian and bayou imagery and exemplifies the band’s mix of multi-genre music (swing, country, jamgrass, jazz, blues).

“…the sextet is one of Austin’s most musically accomplished and adventuresome, mixing gypsy swing, big-band jazz, a touch of bluegrass and some Walter Hyatt covers into a unique mix that flows like a whiskey river.” —The Austin Chronicle

“Mix hot-saucy Texas honky-tonk, city-slicker indie pop, jam-grass mischief, cool jazz and big-band swing, and you’ve about half-described this hot Austin band…” —The Boston Globe

“…an Austin band that captures the best of the hippie-friendly roots string band zeitgeist, without succumbing to it… this really is a band to watch.” —No Depression

“…When pianist Connor Forsyth locks in with Hunt’s violin on ‘Caroline’ or guitarist Marshall Hood locks in with her on ‘Wanderin’,’ it’s musical beauty of the highest order. …” —ACL Music Festival 2008 review, Austin American-Statesman

The sights and sounds of soulful roads traveled influenced the music the band has performed for thousands upon thousands of people. While sharing stages with Lyle Lovett, Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, and the Del McCoury Band, The Belleville Outfit soaked up both nuance and energy. Brought together less than two years ago, the six band members’ personal stories also helped contribute to a distinctive swing and often sassy sound that defines TIME TO STAND. New songs have emerged from the band, which includes members Marshall Hood (acoustic and electric guitar, harmony vocals); Rob Teter (acoustic and electric guitar and lead vocals), Jeff Brown (upright and electric bass), Jonathan Konya (drums and percussion), Connor Forsyth (piano, Wurlitzer, Hammond B3, Rhodes, vocals), and Phoebe Hunt (violin, lead and harmony vocals). This merger of talent and experience has firmly established the band within the fabric of its genre.

The Belleville Outfit is:
Rob Teter (guitar, vocals)
Connor Forsyth (piano)
Jonathan Konya (drums, vocals)
Jeff Brown (bass, vocals)
Marshall Hood (guitar, vocals)
Phoebe Hunt (violin, vocals)

The Belleville Outfit – “Time To Stand” on CD