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Bump In the Road 3:150:00/3:15
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Stardust 3:370:00/3:37
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Coyote 3:530:00/3:53
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Got It Bad 4:300:00/4:30
Broke string burnett and the big iron
Brandon “Broke String” Burnett, a luminary in the Texas music scene, brings a profound and eclectic musical journey to the forefront with his band, dubbed, The Big Iron Boys. Raised just south of Fort Worth, Broke String channels the spirit of Texas Country while infusing it with the rebellious energy of punk and a soulful grit.
Broke String and his band rise from the heart of Texas, a raw, vibrant collective shaped by the enigmatic Texan troubadour himself. Hailing from Fort Worth, Broke String is the quintessential country crooner, his voice a gravelly echo that captures both the worn wisdom and rebellious spirit of the Lone Star State. His songs weave haunting, lyrical tales that straddle the line between the earthbound and the otherworldly, plunging deep into a realm he calls "cosmic country"—a place where the surreal meets the real in a haze of psychedelic dust.
The Fort Worth Weekly described their sound as “swampy spaghetti western,” and that’s about as close as you can get to capturing their untamed musical essence—a heady mix of outlaw country, grit, and trippy desert landscapes.
From the stages of the DFW Metroplex to shared nights with local legends and touring acts alike, Broke String and his band have forged a reputation for their electrifying live shows. They've graced the same stages as the southern gothic icons, Legendary Shack Shakers, and their presence continues to stir the local music scene with a fervor that's impossible to ignore.
The band's artistic vision was acknowledged in 2023 and 2024 with a prestigious Travel Grant from Hear Fort Worth, helping to fund their travels, merchandise, and accommodations as they hit the road and take their music to new listeners.
Their festival debut at Thin Line Fest 2024 at Dan's Silverleaf was a milestone, sharing the stage with the iconic Dallas cowpunk band The Vandoliers and debuting new tracks from their highly anticipated album Bloodveins. The album, tracked, mixed, and mastered by Clint Niosi at Orange Otter Audio in Fort Worth, blends the gritty with the cosmic in a way only Burnett could.
In April 2024, Broke String announced a collaboration with Datalus Studios to write a collection of songs for their independent Western film, Harsh Treatment. The film premiered with a sold-out showing at the Violet Crown Theater in Dallas as part of the Dallas International Film Festival, with the song "Rattlesnake Moon" featured on the soundtrack. The film, scored by the legendary Bruce Broughton, was later selected to screen at The Wild Bunch Film Festival in Tucson, where it won Director's Choice for Best Original Song. Harsh Treatment is expecting to announce a public showing soon.
The band's hard-earned success didn't go unnoticed, with multiple nominations at the 2023 and 2024 Fort Worth Weekly Music Awards, including Best Americana Band and Best Song and Music Video for "Trainwreck," directed by All Hallows Productions. Drummer John Paul Thomas was awarded a Panthy for Best Drummer in 2023.
In October 2024, Broke String and his bandmates celebrated the release of their second full-length album, Bloodveins, with a hometown show at Tulips Fort Worth, opening for Sam Morrow and J Isaiah Evans & The Boss Tweed. The album signals a new chapter for the band, one that's charged with energy and emotional depth.
Following the album's release, the band embarked on their first-ever out-of-state tour, hitting eight Midwest dates, including stops in Milwaukee and Chicago, alongside fellow songwriters WT Newton and Pat Reedy. Upon returning home, Broke String had the honor of opening for legendary Texas songwriter Pat Green.
In September 2025 the film “Harsh Treatment” debuted on select streaming platforms to rent or buy. Broke String and his band announced the release of their album of the same name coming in 2026 along with a music video for the first single, “Rattlesnake Moon (End Credits)”, now available on Broke String's Official YouTube Channel. The second single “Silver Mine Ridge” is set to release in December 2025.
In 2025 Broke String and his band were invited to take part in a compilation to help raise funds for Amigo the Devil, after a house fire destroyed their family's home earlier in the year. The result was This Life is a Joke: A Tribute to Our Amigo, a compilation with over 30 bands and musicians covering songs of Amigo the Devil.
Broke String released his third full length album, Harsh Treatment, on February 27, 2026. They celebrated with a write up in the Fort Worth Weekly by Juan R. Govea and an Album Release Party at The Boiled Owl in Fort Worth with Cory Cross. The album was tracked and engineered by Calan Rawl in South Fort Worth.
On Sunday, March 8, Broke String and The Big Iron make their debut in Houston, TX at the three day music festival SPRINGSTOCK 2026. They play at 1PM on the Lawnmower Stage at Saint Arnold Brewing.
As they continue to write, tour, and hone their sound, Broke String and The Big Iron stand as a testament to the power of perseverance in the music world—a force that defies genres and captivates audiences with every performance.
Broke String Burnett – Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
John Paul Thomas – Drums
Henry Sepulveda III – Lead Guitar
Gary Wingrove ll - Vocals, Bass
Press / Reviews
“Broke String Burnett, Doppelganger. Favorite country music album of the last decade, bar none. Equal parts dusty, mysterious, and beautiful.” - Jamie Vahala
“Doppelgänger is 12 tracks of moody, dark, old-school country in the vein of Orville Peck and Sturgill Simpson, with psychedelic, Radiohead-esque flourishes. Think of it as “cosmic country.” - Juan R. Govea
“..whether heard between your noggin or seen live, Broke String Burnett and his debut album make for a satisfying auditory trip.” - Steve Steward
“Broke String Burnett is putting his best foot forward with “Got It Bad”. A polished and well-written single that will stick in your head all day long. And the stunning vocals need your attention from start to finish...as a songwriter and visionary, we are sure he will raise the bar in his new album next year… Whether it’s the rich songwriting or the impressive vocals, we’re confident you’ll love ..“Got It Bad”” - Sarah Jickling
“Inspired by the newish Western Harsh Treatment, Brandon “Broke String” Burnett crafted an equally moody country-noir album of the same name. Like Burnett’s debut album, 2023’s Doppelganger, Harsh Treatment was recorded by Calan Rawl at his South Fort Worth home in much the same way: drums in the living room, guitars in the bedroom, vocals in the bathroom.” - Juan R. Govea