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Island Texas is a unique combination of friends and family from the Austin-San Antonio are  who play what they call Texas Music with a Caribbean flavor. Fans hear everything from Texas 2-step shuffles with steel guitars to island reggae beats with Caribbean steel drums and Latin percussion. The wide variety of groovin' beats with an edge, fun favorites, Spanish trumpets and even tunes with Scottish bagpipes gives an audience of all ages and musical tastes something to dance to. The new Island Texas CD entitled "Sailing Again" has a south of the border laid back tropical vibe but yet has the Texas music feel and is a diverse addition to any music collection.

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Captain Burko and Island Texas play their own fun variety of what they call "Texas Country Surfin'  Caribbean Reggae Rock & Roll Island Music" that appeals to a wide range of audiences.  Original music, old stuff,  new stuff,  fast and slow, Island Texas plays it! Lots of Buffett too......... This dynamic and diverse band is great for private events, weddings, Texas country dance halls, Buffett style island parties and everything in between.

Island Texas must be the only band to include Scottish bagpipes and Caribbean steel drums.  What a combo! Fans love the bagpipe tunes. Everyone has a great time at an Island Texas show.

Who is Captain Burko?
Captain Burko is a fictitious character played by Ken Burks (who plays the percussion, bagpipes and trumpet) that originated from his name being misspelled in a yacht club newsletter before the band even started.  (Ken Burko instead of Ken Burks.)  Well, the accidental nickname was quickly used by friends and family and later evolved into Captain Burko. . .