Live Music: Shawn Austin + Skeeter Van Meter

A night with Shawn Austin and Skeeter Van Meter blends the polish of Nashville-style country with the grit and soul of Austin’s Americana roots.

The two artists balance each other beautifully—Shawn bringing heartfelt vocals and radio-ready hooks, and Skeeter layering in decades of experience on guitar, songwriting, and raw stage presence. The result is a show that feels both familiar and fresh: equal parts honky-tonk energy and front-porch storytelling.

Expect a set that moves easily between upbeat, crowd-moving country anthems and stripped-down, emotional ballads. Shawn’s smooth, modern country voice carries songs that fans of Chris Lane, Old Dominion, and Keith Urban would love, while Skeeter adds texture with rootsy guitar riffs, harmonies, and spontaneous solos that keep the audience on their toes.

They often weave in originals alongside covers of Americana, rock, and classic country, giving the night a “something for everyone” vibe.