Since the early 1980's Rick Broussard's Two Hoots and a Holler have kicked out high-octane rockabilly across Texas, a blast of traditional country spiked with punk fury that's resulted in seven Austin Chronicle Awards for Best Roots Rock Band. San Antonio native Broussard founded the group in 1984, and the trio quickly became a local favorite, going on to rock the socks of off the Southwestern United States. The sound spread to Europe and large appreciative audiences at festivals in France, Sweden, and Norway have cemented relations with this iconic Texas band. Citing influences from Johnny Cash to the Clash, the band’s roster reads like a who’s who of musicians including Charlie Robison, who played with the band for a couple of years in the late 1990s and Jesse Dayton who produced the 2004 release “Rick Broussard’s Two Hoots and a Holler.” The latest offering from Broussard, “Come and Take It,” is infused with the lyrically intelligent songs we’ve come to expect. The cover of the CD is a modified Texas Revolution Gonzales flag of 1835 with Rick’s Telecaster replacing the canon – changing the dare to an invitation – come and take my joy, come and take my sorrow, come and take my memories, come and take it… The musical depth and breadth of Two Hoots and a Holler consisting of Matt Brooks on guitar, Brendon Bigelow on bass, and Eric C. Hughes on drums help Broussard capture the ache of loss on tracks like the single “I Cried and Cried the Day Doug Sahm Died.” All songs are strong but “Go Ahead and Cry,” Nothing at All,” and “Halden” stand out as classics. “Rick Broussard is a deeply soulful, hard rockin’ American musician master with a well-worn voice that captures the tough and joyous essence of our musical heritage. He’s one of my favorites whether he’s bashing out a 3-chord rocker or crooning a swamp pop weeper. And, he kicks a**, what else do you need?” –Dave Alvin “Rick Broussard has always made exciting music. He’s like a Texas Nick Lowe, groovy, rockin’, and slightly dangerous, the coolest elements of country meets rock ‘n roll…that combo has always made me a little breathless. As a fan I’m thrilled to hear the new Two Hoots and a Holler record, it has heart and sou, it makes me wanna dance…really inspiring” –Kelly Willis “Rick Broussard and Two Hoots and a Holler remain one of Austin’s leading roots bands – now with a new offering for your listening pleasure! I’ve always admired Ricky’s romping blend of Texas R ‘n R with Cajun hillbilly abandon and a good dose of punk sensibility. By one copy for the house and one for the truck, roll up the carpet or roll down your window and have a blast!” –Brian Hofeldt of the Derailers “Rick Broussard fused roots rock with punk, attitude long before it became a rock-n-roll subgenre. Broussard knows though, that attitude without good songs will only get your so far. He pumps out real songs and revved up Texas rock-n-roll for the kind of sound that makes rock-n-roll matter” –Jim Beale San Antonio Express “Rick Broussard knocks my block off like a godddamn Rock’em Sock’em Robot! If you ever wondered what Joe Strummer woulda been like if he had been born in Texas as the troubled child of Big Momma Thornton and Buddy Holly… well you can stop wonderin’, ‘cuz here he is” –John Dee Graham