Scott Rotge has assembled a more-than-able group of pickers and formed The Scott Rotge Band. It naturally follows that there would be a CD. Yes, there is one. So many times this is where the magic ends, but in Rotge’s case, it’s just beginning. Their self-titled CD is full of great Texas stories told through solid country music and great songwriting. It’s as if Scott Rotge is singing directly to the listener, humbly and modestly becoming a friend rather than forcing his music upon you. While Rotge could take his own place in the plethora of ‘ball-cap cowboys’ to emerge lately, he likely won’t. Instead, he’ll leave them all saying, “I should have thought of that.” His innovation in music might well be the next wave in Texas music. Rotge’s songs are well structured, but he uses perfectly placed minor keys and time signature changes to meld his early influences into a refreshing new sound. This is what Texas music is all about. Rotge emits a traditional country sound when needed, using classic instrumentation to remind you that this is occasionally country, part-time alternative, but always Texan. The Scott Rotge Band is one of those acts that fans will follow from bars to festivals to arenas to coliseums. Texas radio take notice, Scott Rotge is deserving of any spin you can spare. Get the disc today for only $11.99!