About
We’re The West Side Cowboys—named after the real cowboys who once rode horseback down 10th Avenue, waving red flags in front of freight trains to keep New Yorkers from getting flattened. We like to think we carry on the same spirit of those NYC cowboys: stubborn, loud, a little reckless, and always trying to keep things from going off the rails.
Our music comes straight from honky-tonk bars, dancehalls, and front porches. Equal parts Texas shuffle, Bakersfield twang, and Appalachian Mountains. We play songs about love and loss, whiskey and heartbreak, trains and trouble, and sometimes all of the above in the same tune.
Our repertoire spans the classics of Hank Williams, Bob Wills, and George Jones alongside the bluegrass standards of Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, and the Stanley Brothers. Whether it’s a packed dance floor, a festival stage, or a backyard gathering, The West Side Cowboys bring an authentic sound and a good-time spirit that connects with audiences of all ages.
Whether you’re looking to dance, cry in your beer, or just yell along, we’ve got you covered.