TrulySignificant.com riffs with Warren Hood, fiddle player for Lyle Lovett, Little Feat, Bob Weir and many more cover art

TrulySignificant.com riffs with Warren Hood, fiddle player for Lyle Lovett, Little Feat, Bob Weir and many more

TrulySignificant.com riffs with Warren Hood, fiddle player for Lyle Lovett, Little Feat, Bob Weir and many more

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 TrulySignificant.com riffs with the one and only Warren Hood. Warren is one of Austin’s most respected musicians—known especially as a fiddler, violinist, mandolin player, singer, and songwriter. He’s deeply rooted in the Austin music scene and blends Americana, country, folk, bluegrass, and swing influences.

He comes from a musical family: his father Champ Hood was a member of the legendary Austin acoustic trio Uncle Walt’s Band, which had a major influence on the Texas singer-songwriter movement.

Here are the bands and artists Warren Hood has played with starting with The Warren Hood Band-
  • His primary group since the early 2000s.
  • Known for a blend of Texas country, blues, swing, and Americana.
  • The band has held a long-running residency at Austin Beer Garden Brewing (ABGB).
  • Current lineup has included:
    • Marshall Hood – guitar
    • Willie Pipkin – guitar
    • Nate Rowe – bass
    • Jordan Cook – drums
2. The Waybacks
  • A nationally touring acoustic Americana / bluegrass band from San Francisco.
  • Warren joined in 2004 as fiddler and singer, replacing Wayne “Chojo” Jacques.
  • The band performs at major venues and festivals across North America.
3. South Austin Jug Band
  • An Austin acoustic/roots group mixing jug-band tradition, swing, and bluegrass.
  • Hood was a key member earlier in his career.
4. Blue Light Special
  • One of Hood’s earlier bands while developing his reputation in Austin.
5. Warren Hood & the Hoodlums
  • A project blending jazz, blues, and new-grass acoustic styles in Austin clubs.
In addition to his own groups, Warren is a highly sought-after sideman, touring or performing with many well-known artists including:
  • Lyle Lovett
  • Alejandro Escovedo
  • Joe Ely
  • Bob Weir (Grateful Dead)
  • Robert Earl Keen
  • Hayes Carll
  • Jerry Jeff Walker
  • Bruce Robison & Kelly Willis
  • Ben Kweller
  • Joan Osborne
  • Little Feat
  • Bob Schneider
  • Toni Price
Hood has been part of the core network of musicians supporting Texas singer-songwriters for decades. Other Notable Facts
  • Began playing fiddle at age 11.
  • Studied at Berklee College of Music and received the String Achievement Award.
  • Has won multiple Austin Music Awards for Best String Player.
  • His music often pays tribute to Uncle Walt’s Band, honoring his father’s legacy.
  • Visit www.warrenhood.com to follow Warren's career.
✅ In short:
Warren Hood is one of Austin’s “musician’s musicians”—a virtuoso fiddler who leads his own band while also playing with a wide range of Americana and Texas roots artists.

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