Live Shows

(United Kingdom) — Review by Duncan Warwick. The UK based country magazine, Country Music People (CMP), just reviewed Wake’s newest CD, Born Again Sinner, in their April issue. The Full Review from Country Music People: “Wake Eastman bases himself in ...

In Spokane!!    

(Austin, Texas) — Each year the Austin Songwriters Group hosts a birthday celebration for one of my biggest influences, Merle Haggard. On April 6th, I made my way down to Threadgill’s World Headquaters and plucked a little Rainbow Stew. 

(Round Mountain, Texas) — Once again, I had the great privilege of playing Terry Boothe’s Texas Independence Day celebration. Many of Texas’s notable musicians and songwriters fill the stage on Terry’s ranch near Round Mountain. This year I got to ...

Review by Duane Verh “Texas outlaw soul meets old-school Nashville-style songwriting smarts in Wake Eastman’s craft. Whether he’s posturing tough or showing a gentle-hearted side, Eastman and his writing partners grace perennial country themes with ...

(Marble Falls, Texas) — Starting at River City Grill, John Arthur Martinez put on a hell of a show with Kurt Baumer on the fiddle and Eddie Flores on percussion. Once again, I was amazed by the talent on that stage. I was invited onstage to play a few songs with these ...

(Austin, Texas) — This year’s symposium, which was organized by Lee Duffy and Rick Busby, offered an array of workshops for local songwriters. Each workshop provided vital industry news and tips from the pros, including recording techniques and song critiques. ...

(Nashville, Tennessee) — Wake will travel to Nashville this month as one of six songwriters chosen to go to Nashville and play the Bluebird Cafe. The “Top Six Writers in Bluebird Cafe” competition began in October and concluded with only six Austin ...