AUSTIN MONTHLY - "Top Ten Band to Watch"

"The element of surprise is definitely on our side,” jokes Ryan Harkrider, 29, lead vocalist for The Nightowls. He’s not talking about secret shows or unplanned set lists—he’s talking about the band in general. Because as anyone who’s been to one of the 10-piece’s raucous live shows can attest, their expertly crafted brand of soul, which often draws comparisons to the likes of Al Green and Jackson 5, is the last thing you’d expect from a group of 30-somethings wearing sneakers"