2026 Bat Fest

An underrated – and understated – decade-plus rap veteran, Blakchyl’s Austin roots date back to her formative years in a youth hip-hop program and exploits with longtime musical group Mindz of a Different Kind. Multiple records in, with some offerings only scattered across particular streaming services, committed fans of the artist’s studied, tough-edged, but evolving hip-hop discover the connecting themes: various collaborators, that wisely mellow voice, and an underdog mentality. Her raps radiate assured swagger,

Let us introduce you to multi-talented recording artist and producer Brooklyn Michelle. On 16th October, Brooklyn released her long-awaited single & music video Retail Therapy which is a single that comes from her highly anticipated sophomore album Placebo, which is set to release in early 2021 off the heels of her wildly successful first album, Lithium. Already featured by Refinery 29 for their new music in October piece, you know this is going to be

Curtis Lee was born in Peoria, Illinois where he grew up listening and singing to his parents’ 8-track tapes and 45-records. Among the artists in the family record collection were Stevie Wonder, Al Green, Marvin Gaye, and The Jackson 5. Curtis’s love of music can also be attributed to his mother, since she grew up singing in choirs. Curtis would hear her powerful soprano voice echo throughout the house, and he enjoyed listening. While Curtis

Eddie Angel grew up in a house where Elvis records were constantly playing courtesy of his two older sisters. His brain was wired to play like Scotty Moore by the time he picked up a guitar at age 12. His early musical education was rounded out by a copy of “Play Guitar with the Ventures” and by wearing out every Beatles record he owned. Eddie honed his chops with Rockabilly legend, and The Bad Boys

J Soulja is a powerhouse in Austin’s hip-hop scene, known for his sharp lyricism, electric performances, and trailblazing hustle. He’s rocked stages alongside stars like Wale and members of TDE, toured Texas with Curren$y, and headlined his own sold-out show in Austin. ​ His music caught major attention after he created the official theme song for comedian Brian Simpson’s Netflix Special “Live From The Mothership,” now surpassing 100,000 streams and 10,000+ Shazams across platforms. ​

Claiming Texas home for the last decade and originally from North Carolina, Jonathan “Jelly” Ellington, has been courageously crafting his unique sound as an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter since first picking up the guitar at age seven. An electrifying fusion of impassioned vocals and vivacious guitar playing, Jelly delivers his blues-centric Rock and Roll by way of his dynamic stage presence and evident classical training. The inspirational spark was first ignited at a young

Mélat’s powerful voice immediately commands attention. She was born in Austin and is a graduate of Cedar Park High School, but her upbringing was far from typical. Her parents, both immigrants of Ethiopia, had to flee their home country in the dead of night. Influenced by her cultural upbringing (her parents still speak their native language, Amharic) and her father’s love of American R&B, Mélat has found a voice and style all her own, and

East and West co-mingle harmoniously in Indian-American, Austin-based musician, Nagavalli. Nagavalli’s music, described as “Eastern Soul”, blends east-Indian soul with delicate touches of pop, rock, trance and pure eastern tradition. Nagavalli’s repertoire ranges from her original songs in English to east-Indian spirituals, creating sounds both unique, yet familiar, which often results in the listener achieving a state of meditative tranquility. “Nagavalli’s voice and spirit give me the depth of experience I long for in music

Patricia Vonne is set to release her 10th album on September 25th 2026. The title track “ My Heart’s Got a Mind of it’s Own” is a co-write with her long time heroes Johnny Reno & legendary Chris Isaak! It’s an infectious rocker that will set the tone and is available now on all streaming platforms. It premiered on Stephen Ferrone’s New Guy Show on Tom Petty Radio Sirius XM. It will also feature Lennon

BORN AND RAISED IN AUSTIN, TEXAS, SERTIFIED GREW UP SURROUNDED BY THE PULSE OF HIS CITY’S EVOLVING HIP HOP SCENE LONG BEFORE HE EVER TOUCHED A STAGE. WHAT BEGAN AS A KID FREESTYLING ON THE SOUTHSIDE TURNED INTO A LIFELONG COMMITMENT TO ELEVATING HIS CRAFT, HIS CITY, AND THE CULTURE THAT RAISED HIM. IN 2025, SERTIFIED REACHED A CAREER DEFINING MILESTONE WHEN HIS PROJECT “I FORGOT I RAP” EARNED ALBUM OF THE YEAR IN THE

Tomar Williams was born in Las Vegas and moved with his family to Austin, Texas in 1986. He got his start singing lead and playing various instruments on the Chitlin Circuit with his family band as a youngster. After years with the family band, Tomar branched out and established himself on the Austin music scene as a keyboardist. In the 90s, Tomar and his brother, Salih, formed the production team “Carnival Beats”. They went on

Wild Child is an indie-pop band formed in Austin, Texas in 2010. Led by co-songwriters Kelsey Wilson (lead vocals/violin) and Alexander Beggins (ukulele/vocals), the group is known for their infectious melodies, relatable storytelling, and dynamic, genre-blending sound that ranges from folk to modern pop.

Bio: Window blinds paint lines across a room that radiates with alpenglow from the afternoon sun; The dichotomy of something so serene yet knowing that ultimately nothing lasts forever and nothing can be perfect. There is unparalleled beauty in the human condition. Whether we acknowledge it or not, our lives can never leave its scope. Elijah is much like “The Giver”. Recounting memories and feelings in vivid colors for those to witness and carry on

20TH Anniversary Thomas J Henry welcomes you to BAT FEST September 5, 2026 Bands Performing: LINEUP TBA Wild Child Brooklyn Michelle Mélat Curtis Lee J Soulja Patricia Vonne Elijah Delgado Eddie Angel Sertified + Evita Jelly Ellington Tomar Williams Nagavalli Blakchyl Dj Grip our mission: to educate people on the importance of Bats to our ecosystem. They are not a scary creature of the night, but a beneficial animal that eats bugs harmful to agricultural