With close heartfelt harmonies woven into their down-home approach to music, husband and wife Marilyn and Howdy Darrell of the Screen Door Slammers from Austin, Texas, deliver songs that are equal parts tender and sweet as well as tough and brutally honest.

Marilyn was born in Louisiana and raised in rural Nebraska and the redwoods of Northern California. Her first taste of music was learning ragtime piano from her Gram. In her family, making music came as naturally as eating or breathing. She grew up drawn to strong female songwriters and artists including Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Loretta Lynn, and Joni Mitchell. With a hint of old-timey, her approach to song is salt of the earth.

Howdy grew up on a grass farm in Brazoria County, Texas. His songs have an old-soul vibe that reflect the diverse South Texas culture where he was raised. Influences include great songwriters and storytellers like Roger Miller and Tom T Hall, as well as the harrowing songs and guitar of Richard Thompson. Since the age of 17 he has been touring, recording and sharing the stage with artists including Chad Thomas, The Doolins, Gumbo Ce Soir, Wayne Hancock, Leo Rondeau, Brennen Leigh, Noel McKay, and Palomino Shakedown.

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