Monte Montgomery

Monte Montgomery, born in Birmingham, AL, is acclaimed for his dexterous guitar work and storytelling prowess. A fixture in Austin, TX, he's earned praise for songs like "Hopin' That You'd Slow Down" and "Tug of War." With accolades including multiple Austin Music Awards, his style draws comparisons to Mark Knopfler and Bruce Cockburn, and influences from Guy Clark and Fleetwood Mac's Lindsay Buckingham. Notable collaborations include his quartet with bassist Lonnie Trevino, drummer Phil Bass, and percussionist Mike Urdy. Montgomery rose to prominence with appearances on PBS's Austin City Limits.