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Austin Chronicle: Top 10 Jazz Band

Hot Texas Swing Band was again voted a Top 10 Jazz Band (no Western Swing category) by fans in the 2014 Austin Chronicle Readers Poll.

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Academy of Western Artists Nominations

The Academy of Western Artists has honored the Hot Texas Swing Band as a Top 5 Finalist in 2 categories:

Western Swing Female Vocalist of the Year - Selena Rosanbalm 
Western Swing Song of the Year - Alex's original…

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Hot Texas Swing Band Day

After a performance in City Council Chambers, Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell proclaimed October 17, 2013 Hot Texas Swing Band Day.

 
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On the Charts: 'Bout Time

Hot Texas Swing Band's 2nd album, 'Bout Time, charted in the Top Ten of the Freeform Americana Roots Charts in June, July and August, 2013.

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Austin Chronicle: 'Bout Time Review

While Asleep at the Wheel’s carried the torch of Western Swing and kept it alive and well, they’ve also lit the way for outfits like the Hot Texas Swing Band. Hot Texas leans heavily to the Bob Wills & the…

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March 2013 Updates

Hot Texas Swing Band was voted a Top 10 Jazz Band (no Western Swing category) by fans in the Austin Chronicle Readers Poll. A Big Thanks to all who voted!

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February 2013 Updates

The Academy of Western Artists named Alex Dormont Western Swing Male Vocalist of the Year!! & Hot Texas Swing Band a Top 5 Finalist in the following catergories: 

Western Swing Group of 2012 
Western Swing Album of 2012 
Western Swing…

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