Roots and Reverie is an Austin and San Antonio-based soulful indie rock band blending atmospheric, guitar-driven soundscapes with intimate, emotionally charged songwriting. Gritty and blues-tinged, their sound shifts between dreamy textures, soulful vocals, and driving rhythms — weaving modern indie spirit with roots-inspired Americana and timeless storytelling. Think Alabama Shakes, Brandi Carlile, Mumford & Sons, Noah Kahan, and Sam Fender.

Founded by singer-songwriter and frontwoman Eline Chavez — an Austin-based John Lennon Songwriting Contest winner whose previous project Onism E was recognized internationally, including Best Indie Rock Act of 2020 by UK indie platform Radio Wigwam — alongside jazz-inspired bassist Gabe Chavez and drummer Alfredo Velasquez of Los Amantes de Lola, Roots and Reverie explores themes of reflection, resilience, and the wandering spirit. Every live show is an authentic, high-energy experience — a fresh yet nostalgic blend of genre-defying sounds and heartfelt emotion with the energy to fill a festival stage.