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WAILIN' GNASH ACOUSTIC

45+ Years of Stage Experience. Timeless Classic Rock, Country, & Texas Blues Cut for the Acoustic Stage.
Now Booking for 2026 and 2027!
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Thank you for visiting Wailin' Gnash Acoustic!

Wailin' Gnash Acoustic is the solo project of veteran Texas musician Chris Hughes, delivering an engaging mix of classic rock, country, red dirt, and blues. Backed by 45+ years of professional stage experience, this act brings a lifetime of musicianship to a stripped-down, solo acoustic format. Delivering an intentional blend of iconic hits—plus deep cuts your patrons will love—this act focuses on creating a fun, interactive, and crowd-pleasing atmosphere. If you need a seasoned pro who can read the room, seamlessly control stage volume, and keep your crowd singing along, this is it. It serves as a highly active, flexible supplement to the Randy Hulsey/Chris Hughes Duo and Wailin' Gnash Recording.

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Chris Hughes singing Chris Stapleton's "Drink A Beer" with Randy Hulsey and their Special Guest, Zak Perry.

Mahoney's in The Woodlands, Tx 2024

Listen: Acoustic Demo Track

🎵 "Can't Find My Way Home" — Performed by Wailin' Gnash Acoustic (Written by Steve Winwood, Album: Blind Faith)

The Mix: A single-take guitar pass and a raw vocal track with zero punch-ins. Built to showcase a pure, authentic solo acoustic sound tailored for great listening environments.

The Setlist: Custom-Tailored for the Crowd


Drawing from a deep, multi-genre repertoire of over 70 tracks, performances are actively tailored to read the room and keep your crowd engaged. A snapshot of the rotation includes:

  • Classic & Southern Rock: Tom Petty, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and ZZ Top.

  • Texas, Red Dirt & Country: Chris Stapleton, Tyler Childers, Cody Jinks, Steve Earle, and Jerry Jeff Walker.

  • Acoustic Blues & Singer-Songwriter: B.B. King, Eric Clapton, James Taylor, and Bob Dylan.

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Hassle-Free Sound Reinforcement


With 45+ years of live stage experience, I travel with a fully self-contained, scalable sound system designed to perfectly complement your venue's unique layout. Stage volume is strictly monitored and adjusted to fit your room's precise demographic—delivering a premium acoustic mix that allows your patrons to drink, talk, and sing along comfortably without ever overpowering the room.

Let’s Work Together
 

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