Austin Sound Exchange is comprised of professional musicians and vocalists from Austin, Texas who have collaborated to share their city's unique musical genres with people all over the world. Fronted by Chris Beall, Clayton Ring, Jesse Shaefer (Scientist), and Taylor Stearns (American Idol), the band's original songs feature soulful lyrics and represent the very best of what Texan music is so well known for " country and western, blues, Americana, and folk.