The Best Live Band Karaoke Outfit in Texas
Forté Appling
Forté has been a part of the Austin music scene since 2011 opening for bands like Sublime, Bowling For Soup, and more. His love for music stems from his upbringing, having spent a great deal of it performing on stages all across the country. Forté’s versatility speaks for itself with soulful harmonies, booming vocals and nuanced vocal acrobatics to his performances. With a career rooted in diverse musical experiences and a deep connection to his craft, Forté continues to captivate audiences with his dynamic performances.
Suzanne Van Velson
Suzanne Van Velson grew up performing in musical theater since she was 3 years old and has been hooked ever since. Her passion for music pushed her to study classical music, theater and opera at Lamar University where she earned a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance. Since 2008, she has consistently worked in the professional music industry with several top bands (Rotel and the Hot Tomatoes, Memphis Train Revue, The Grooves, Matt Wilson Band, The Sophisticates, and more.) When not on stage, Suzanne enjoys spending time with her daughters Simone and Stevie Mae.
Matt Raines
Matt Raines, a Rhode Island native now residing in Austin,TX, embarked on his musical journey at the age of 11. He’s performed on cruise ships, in numerous intimate jazz venues and countless Texas Honky Tonks, embracing a wide array of musical genres. With two albums to his credit, his music mirrors a lifetime of devotion and passion for his craft
Team Building & Event Marketing
Texas Live Band Karaoke delivers high-energy, fully interactive live entertainment designed to elevate corporate events, team building experiences, brand activations, conferences, and university programs across Texas. We’re not a traditional cover band or DJ — we create immersive, participation-driven experiences that turn attendees into the stars of the show and keep energy levels high from start to finish. As the longest-running live band karaoke act in Texas, we specialize in corporate team building entertainment, event engagement strategies, and experiential event marketing that actually drives connection. Our professional live band, dynamic emcees, HD lyric screens, and premium sound and lighting create an inclusive environment where employees, clients, and guests feel confident stepping on stage — whether they’re seasoned performers or first-time singers. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies, universities, major conferences, and national brand activations, Texas Live Band Karaoke is fully insured, professional, and production-ready for events of any size. From SXSW activations and conference after-parties to corporate retreats, holiday parties, sales kickoffs, campus events, and branded experiential campaigns, we help organizations increase engagement, boost morale, and create unforgettable shared moments that people talk about long after the event ends. Our live band karaoke experience also seamlessly transitions into a high-energy dance band set, making it a flexible solution for event marketing teams, HR leaders, and planners looking for one entertainment partner that delivers both interactive team building and crowd-moving live music — all in one polished, turnkey package.
Not A Cookie-Cutter Corporate Band
Texas Live Band Karaoke is not your typical corporate band, wedding band, or DJ. We’re the longest-running and most requested live band karaoke experience in Central Texas, delivering interactive entertainment that puts your guests at the center of the show. Designed for corporate events, company parties, university events, holiday celebrations, conferences, and private parties, our format replaces passive entertainment with full-scale participation. Every event is fully customizable and guest-driven — your employees, clients, or attendees become the lead singers, backed by a professional live band, high-energy emcees, HD lyric screens, and premium production. This creates a one-of-a-kind experience that boosts engagement, breaks down barriers, and turns groups into a connected crowd fast — making it ideal for team building events, corporate retreats, sales kickoffs, and brand experiences. Seen at SXSW, top Austin venues, major universities, and national brand activations, Texas Live Band Karaoke is a proven corporate entertainment solution trusted by planners who want something memorable, inclusive, and high-impact. If you’re looking for a corporate event band in Texas that’s interactive, flexible, and unforgettable — this is the experience people remember long after the last song ends.
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How Austin Does Karaoke
Texas Live Band Karaoke is how Austin does karaoke — louder, more interactive, and powered by real musicians. Our live band karaoke experience is built to outperform traditional wedding bands, cover bands, and DJs, delivering high-energy singalongs, crowd participation, and unforgettable moments without the clichés. This is Austin-style live entertainment that feels authentic, fun, and completely guest-driven. Featuring 1080P HD lyric screens, welcoming professional hosts, elite Texas musicians, and a massive multi-genre song list spanning classic rock, pop, country, hip-hop, 80s, 90s, 2000s, and today’s hits, every show is designed to make guests feel confident stepping on stage. Whether it’s a corporate event, wedding reception, university event, festival, brand activation, or private party, we create an inclusive environment where everyone gets their moment. As one of the most in-demand live entertainment experiences in Austin, Texas Live Band Karaoke transforms audiences into performers and events into shared experiences — keeping energy high, participation flowing, and memories lasting long after the final song.
Highest Rated Professional Live Band Karaoke in Texas
Our home base is Austin, TX but we perform throughout Texas and surrounding areas to make your event unforgettable. Here are some of our most popular cities we play.
Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, & MORE
Texas Live Band Karaoke is the highest-rated and most professional live band karaoke experience in Texas, delivering unforgettable, interactive entertainment for corporate events, experiential marketing campaigns, holiday parties, and select private engagements. Our team features exceptional professional musicians and an extensive, diverse song catalog that lets guests step into the spotlight and perform with a real live band. With highly customizable rate packages designed to fit a wide range of budgets, and five-star reviews that speak for themselves, Texas Live Band Karaoke sets the standard for premium, crowd-engaging live entertainment across Texas.
