Hank Alrich
For more than forty years Hank Alrich has
lived in the woods outside of Greenville CA,
raising a family, writing songs, and playing
professionally both near home and also
working out of his old stomping grounds in
the Austin, TX music scene.
Hank is a versatile guitarist, composer and
lyricist, with an iconic musical vision and
voice. His current album project, Broken
River, is available from the usual suspects,
plus more than 200 digital music providers
worldwide. The CD version is available
locally from the the Plumas Arts Gallery on
Main Street in Quincy CA and directly from Hank’s website. Broken River is being well
received by reviewers, who recognize that this album is something special, “a
masterpiece of American songwriting”.
THE ROCK DOCTORS HOT WAX ALBUM REVIEWS he’s a storyteller on the same
level as Ian Tyson. The feel of this reminds me of something Meat Loaf told me when I
did a phone interview with him in 2011… talking about art, whether it be music or
theater, he said “if you’re not after the truth, you’re wasting your time”, and it feels like
there’s truth behind every song on this album.
BENTLEY’S BANDSTAND this new album is a revelation. Not only can the man sing,
but he can write songs that will surely remain timeless. Hank Alrich’s voice has a near-
supernatural sound, one that feels like he’s been singing through the spirit of time.
Broken River is both a storm warning and a meditation, ranging from jazz and new wave
to funk, soul, and blues—the record is a masterclass in the American songster tradition.
The themes are deeply rooted in the American experience: a clear-eyed statement that
the world is in a difficult state, balanced by a gritty, folk-driven perseverance. It isn't just
Americana; it is an authentic sound of America with an Austin, Texas twist.
Hank Alrich is a cornerstone of Austin music history. A half-century ago, he was the
behind-the-scenes operator of the storied Armadillo World Headquarters, running his
Onion Audio recording studio, and overseeing the Armadillo Records label. From
recording Kinky Friedman’s first demo to guiding the music hall through its most
successful run, Alrich spent decades shaping the industry before retreating to rural,
mountainous California to raise a family. With Broken River, Hank Alrich returns not
simply as a figure from Austin’s storied past, but as a vital voice for the present and
future.
Information & Merchandise: HankAlrich.Com ~ Booking: [email protected]
Media Contact: Heidi Labensart | [email protected]
Hank Alrich is managed exclusively by Kevin Wommack / Loophole Mgmt
lived in the woods outside of Greenville CA,
raising a family, writing songs, and playing
professionally both near home and also
working out of his old stomping grounds in
the Austin, TX music scene.
Hank is a versatile guitarist, composer and
lyricist, with an iconic musical vision and
voice. His current album project, Broken
River, is available from the usual suspects,
plus more than 200 digital music providers
worldwide. The CD version is available
locally from the the Plumas Arts Gallery on
Main Street in Quincy CA and directly from Hank’s website. Broken River is being well
received by reviewers, who recognize that this album is something special, “a
masterpiece of American songwriting”.
THE ROCK DOCTORS HOT WAX ALBUM REVIEWS he’s a storyteller on the same
level as Ian Tyson. The feel of this reminds me of something Meat Loaf told me when I
did a phone interview with him in 2011… talking about art, whether it be music or
theater, he said “if you’re not after the truth, you’re wasting your time”, and it feels like
there’s truth behind every song on this album.
BENTLEY’S BANDSTAND this new album is a revelation. Not only can the man sing,
but he can write songs that will surely remain timeless. Hank Alrich’s voice has a near-
supernatural sound, one that feels like he’s been singing through the spirit of time.
Broken River is both a storm warning and a meditation, ranging from jazz and new wave
to funk, soul, and blues—the record is a masterclass in the American songster tradition.
The themes are deeply rooted in the American experience: a clear-eyed statement that
the world is in a difficult state, balanced by a gritty, folk-driven perseverance. It isn't just
Americana; it is an authentic sound of America with an Austin, Texas twist.
Hank Alrich is a cornerstone of Austin music history. A half-century ago, he was the
behind-the-scenes operator of the storied Armadillo World Headquarters, running his
Onion Audio recording studio, and overseeing the Armadillo Records label. From
recording Kinky Friedman’s first demo to guiding the music hall through its most
successful run, Alrich spent decades shaping the industry before retreating to rural,
mountainous California to raise a family. With Broken River, Hank Alrich returns not
simply as a figure from Austin’s storied past, but as a vital voice for the present and
future.
Information & Merchandise: HankAlrich.Com ~ Booking: [email protected]
Media Contact: Heidi Labensart | [email protected]
Hank Alrich is managed exclusively by Kevin Wommack / Loophole Mgmt
