Western Wednesday #91: Mae McCoy and Her Neon Stars w/ Mark Holzinger

The 91st Western Wednesday is coming in hot with a special Western Swing vibe featuring Mae McCoy and Her Neon Stars plus legendary guitarist Mark Holzinger! Wednesday, June 24, 2026Doors: 7pm / Two-step Lesson: 7:30pm / Show: 8pm$15 in advance / $20 day of the show21+* No Refunds | All sales are final* Avoid scammers! Only purchase tickets from moesalley.com or ticketweb.com* Tickets requested by email will be delivered 3 days prior to the event* Will Call tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event====MAE MCCOY AND HER NEON STARSWelcome to the heart of Sacramentos Western Swing and Honky-Tonk scene! Mae McCoy and Her Neon Stars are Northern Californias go-to band for authentic honky-tonk music and the lively rhythms of Western Swing. With her distinctive artistry and trailblazing spirit, Mae McCoy has carved a unique path in the country music world, drawing from her diverse background and passion for preserving this rich musical tradition.Maes journey in country music has taken her across California and beyond. In 2008, she competed (along with partner Sylvia Neal) on Season 1 of Can You Duet on CMT, filmed in Nashville, TN. Her love of honky-tonk extended to radio, where she co-hosted Dinner Bell Roundup on KDRT 95.7FM in Davis, CA, interviewing legends like Whispering Bill Anderson and Leon Rausch, Voice of the Texas Playboys. Mae has performed at iconic honky-tonks, including stages in Bakersfield, where she shared the spotlight with her hero, Red Simpson.As the Vice President of the Western Swing Society and a Western Swing Hall of Fame Inductee, Mae passionately champions the preservation of this timeless genre. Her leadership and dedication shine through in every note she sings and every chord she strums, blending the traditions of honky-tonk with her own vibrant artistry.The band began in Sacramento in 2008, opening for celebrated acts like Deke Dickerson, Big Sandy, and Rosie Flores. Maes deep honky-tonk roots are also showcased in her studio work, including her full-length album Detour, recorded at the legendary Heart of Texas Recording Studio in Brady, TX.MARK HOLZINGERMark Holzinger is a San Franciscobased Western Swing guitarist and Western Swing Hall of Fame inductee known for his dynamic guitar work and long career in American roots music. With more than three decades of professional experience, Holzinger has performed across jazz, blues, rockabilly, and Western Swing, working with respected artists and bands including Don Burnham and Lost Weekend. His recordings, including the albums Takeoff Guitar and Juke s musical background, collaborations, recordings, and contributions to Western Swing.