Texas country artist Michelle Kay is a small town girl with a big time voice. With a soulful sound well beyond her age , Michelle has shared much success planting her ‘brown boots’ in the Central Texas music scene. With the privilege to play at over 30 different venues, Michelle is paving her own road to the top. Not only does she masterfully control the stage with her boisterous voice and out-going personality, Michelle Kay has a knack for writing songs of her own. To date, Michelle Kay has recorded two original soundtracks that will be streaming on platforms everywhere in early 2023. The dynamic duo of her new singles ‘Bye’ & ‘Gypsy Girl’ are primed & ready to send Michelle Kay Music to new heights.
Michelle grew up in Brenham, TX, from the time she was a toddler, her life was surrounded by music. Reigning from a family known for their musical abilities, Michelle’s gift was yet another apple picked from the family tree. Between her God-given voice & dedication to learning acoustic guitar, Michelle began performing solo at the impressive age of 16.
Wanting to keep her roots planted close to home, Michelle had her eyes set 40 miles north for Texas A&M University. The Michelle Kay footprint had now expanded to College Station , & word in Aggieland spread fast about this small town girls talent. The Michelle Kay era was gaining traction all the while she balanced a full-time class load. Following graduation in 2018, Michelle felt called to remain in town & inspire the next generation as a teacher. Balancing a teaching career while traveling for shows is a daunting task but her burning passion for music was an ember that would remain lit regardless of the challenges.
A talent as tremendous as hers garners attention on every note. Michelle’s musical influences have all played a part in her musical evolution; from Miranda Lambert to Shania Twain, Stevie Nicks to Linda Rondstadt, & Sean McConnell, their spirits live within her songs.
In 2021, Michelle packed up her brown boots & headed north on I-35 with her fiancé. New adventures awaited this small town girl in Fort Worth. Since the move, Michelle has become a newlywed with a reimagined dream. This dream that started as an ember has spread into a wildfire that cannot be doused. In the fall of 2022 Michelle Kay, in conjunction with Greg White of SG Studios, recorded her first two original soundtracks. Stay tuned as this is the beginning of a new era for Michelle Kay Music.
Born and raised in Texas, Kenny cut his musical teeth on 70’s Acoustic Rock, playing bass in a family band called “True Texas” during the mid 80’s. After moving to Orlando, Florida, he was invited to audition for the “Kim Hightower Band.” Running through some music together, their musical connection was almost immediate, and began performing around central Florida for the next four years. In 2012, Kenny left the band, moved to south Florida, and put together his Americana band “Altered Roots”. In 2019, Kenny ventured out to concentrate more on his solo/duo act, “Wood & Steel.” As fate would have it, coming full circle, Kenny moved back to Texas in 2021, and began booking solo/duo shows again as “Wood & Steel.” In March of 2021, he began the search for additional musicians who shared his love for “Outlaw Country-Rock and Roots.” “Wood & Steel” has hit the road running booking shows around Houston and Southeast Texas.
"Great local neighborhood brewery! All the beers I tried were amazing (I love IPAs). Family oriented feel and the staff was very friendly. They have food trucks, Chef Marcela's Kitchen was there and the had tasty healthy options (staff here was also super friendly).
I'll definitely be coming back to unwind here with (or maybe without) the family!"
- Javier B.
"Alright, Houston, youve convinced me that the brewery scene in Texas is becoming something. We stopped by on a recent trip to family and really appreciated the vast patio spaces and open seating areas. After peeking & poking around for bit, we had an itch we just couldn't scratch...Longs Peach? Crestone? Sneffles? Something was fishy & felt a bit close to home so we had to ask...is there a CO connection? Yep! Most of the beers are named after hikes the owner did in and around CO so we immediately loved it. The beers were pretty tasty and so much better than we expected. The atmosphere was also a friendly reminder that breweries can be kid friendly spaces, again a bit of Colorado culture that we don't usually see in and around Texas. It felt welcoming and unpretentious, unlike so many other places Ive visited in my years of traveling to Houston. Even though we're born & raised Texans living in CO, the CU brick from Folsom field helped us like this place even more- sko buffs!"
- Deya Z.
"Absolutely LOVE this place. The beer tastes great, there's always something for my husband and I to drink. Atmosphere is very relaxing and comfortable. I wish I lived closer to this place so I could visit more often."
- Courtney Guerin
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Nice chill vibe. Music playlist during our visit was great and gave a good vibe. I'm not a beer person but liked a couple of their offerings - blonde and peach.
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- Rei Umali
"We've been coming to Walking Stick for years and it only gets better and better. You can't beat both of their beer gardens and the inside is always changing with the seasons. Fresh flowers every week with so many events for the community to engage; run club, steak night, yoga, etc. This is our go-to spot for the beer, atmosphere, and super friendly staff. 10/10 recommend!"
- Leah Campbell
"We LOVE walking stick. I had my gender reveal here. It’s settled nicely off major roads, extremely kid friendly, the service is impeccable and the atmosphere is lovely. It’s very lush and green and indoors they have the most beautiful floral installations. Definitely a great spot for families or just for a night of beers. They also serve wine!! Highly recommend."
- Casey Siebenman
"I attended a baby shower here & the atmosphere was amazing! You can’t beat the service & the people that work here are so friendly. The flowers scattered around make such a fun touch! I love that there are both beer & wine options. There is always something fun going on here & the location is so perfect! If you want somewhere you can sit indoors but still have that outdoor feel, it’s great for this too- you can go in all different types of weather! Family friendly which is so nice for those that have little ones but still want to enjoy a patio! Highly recommend!"
- Marci Gay
"Absolutely great beer and good food. Service has been incredible. The place is tucked back a little but is nice because you don't hear the road. Sandwiches were great and so were the flights."
- Joseph Stone
"This place has some great beers! What a way to compliment it with a comfy atmosphere like what they have to offer. It’s such a great place to just kick back and enjoy a few rounds!"
- Joseph
"Beautiful Terrace and interiors. Dog and family friendly. Nice staff and costomers!
Love San Luis IPA."
- Ken Hirano
"What a great brewery! Everything was super fresh and really tasty. Loved the peach IPA and the Castle. The bagel sandwiches were delicious. Thomas was very friendly and gave great advice. Totally recommend going and enjoying really good beer. Fun atmosphere and kids friendly as well."
- Christi Keavy
"The brewery is located in a neighborhood so as you drive you may be confused to where this place is but once you see it you are good. The place is very big and spacious, the service was okay not amazing but not bad either. They have a variety of beers, wine, and snacks. I do hope is locally owned and not owned but those huge beer companies. As soon as you walk in I smelled the flowers, the decor is chic but country; so beautifully decorated and very clean."
- Sara Lopez
"I want to start by saying just how amazing this brewery really is.
I’ve been there twice, once to eat the delicious Cajun food that was available on the day I went, and second to spend time with friends. Both of the times I went, I experienced the most fun I’ve ever had at a brewery. The owners daughter had a balloon stuck on the (very high) ceilings, and the owner made it his mission to get that balloon down, while the entire bar was erupting in laughter. I have yet to see any other brewery or bar in the entire world get that excited over a simple balloon. Every single person in the bar (even kids) were invested so much into this balloon, and I think it’s safe to say everyone got headaches from how hard everyone was laughing and enjoying this.
The owner was easily the nicest owner of a establishment I have ever met, and his family were absolutely delightful. Not being from Houston, I was unsure about how the brewery was but was recommended by my girlfriend.
It’s hard to understand how absolutely anyone could have anything less than a 5 star experience, but ultimately, this brewery deserves more than 5 stars simply because of their hospitality. Being a tourism major in college, this is the place I talk about most when making references for people on where to go for a wonderful time when they travel to the Houston area.
Thank you to the owners for being so friendly and being so hospitable. I will be back."
- Ryan Cegelski
"Great beer and great atmosphere."
- Rogelio Garcia
"Wonderful owners that give to their community. "
- Sarah Kolo Reyes
"Great beer and wine options!! BEAUTIFUL setting with lots of seating. GREAT place! Dog & kid friendly. Great Bierstadt Blonde Ale. "
- Angie G.
"Very cool place, fun atmosphere, casual, kid & dog friendly. Great beer! I recommend the Milk Stout for you Guinness lovers! It's delicious!"
- Monica Esther Lopez
"Great atmosphere, excellent beer, playing perfect tunes on a beautiful afternoon. Can I live here?"
- Amy McCormick Shaughnessy
"Great family-friendly staple for our neighborhood! Always has beautiful fresh flowers and lots of play things to distract the kids for a minute so Mommy, Daddy and friends can enjoy a drink. We are lucky to have a nice place like this nearby!"
