The Instigators
The Instigators are a group of four musicians, two guitars, bass, and drums, who
joined together with the goal of bringing good-times and fun, combined with excellent musicianship
and superb vocals, to the stages of Austin and central Texas, their hometown area. The band
promotes it’s Texas’ roots with a style of music it calls “Classic Texas Tunes”. With a combination
of rock n’ roll, country, blues-rock, reggae, pop, and classic rock, the band pleases all varieties
of audiences while retaining its Texas flavor.
The four members: Mark Edson, lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, Glenn Gonsoulin,
lead vocals and electric guitar, Ron Presley, lead vocals and bass guitar,
and Keith Newberry, drums and vocals, have played and traveled many years throughout Texas
and the nation. The players have worked previously with luminaries such as, Lloyd Maines, Jesse “guitar” Taylor,
Reese Wynans, Danny Barres, The Move, Bad Rodeo, the Jeff Haney Band, Johnny Dee and the Rocket
88’s, the Lotions, Eric Johnson, James Brown, and Freddy King, to name a few.
With the “Island Music” sounds of Jimmy Buffet, Bob Marley, and others, the band is perfect
for lakeside, poolside, or beach parties. With soul, groove, musicianship and enthusiasm, the
Instigators guarantee all will have a good time.