Standing Hero

Just stepped up at the open mic and poured my heart into Medicine Springs — the Ralph Stanley classic that Sturgill Simpson brought back to life. 🔥
There’s something about these old mountain tunes… they hit different when you’re singing ‘em live. Grateful for the chance to keep the tradition going.
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🔥 Bare bones, heart on fire. Singing my heart out to Zach Bryan’s “Revival” — nothing hits like that raw, all-night redemption vibe. Gather ‘round this table, boys… who else feels this one in their soul? 🇺🇸
If you’re a Zach Bryan fan, drop your favorite lyric from Revival in the comments 👇 Let’s see how many of us are out here chasing that same feeling.
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🔥 Threw down Cody Johnson’s “The Fall” live at The Lucky Rabbit in Jonestown this past Tuesday (6/16)!

That rustic Texas bar energy — cold local beers, good people on the patio, everyone feeling every word of a real country song. Nothing beats covering a #1 hit like this. Grateful for the love. 🇨🇱

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🔥 Just brought “Coming Home” to life at The Lucky Rabbit in Jonestown, TX!

That Texas energy ... nothing beats live music under these lights. Grateful to everyone who came out and made it special! 🇨🇱

If this hits you in the feels, drop a ❤️, comment your favorite live music spot in Texas, and share with someone who needs this vibe tonight!

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Just played at open mic on Cinco de Mayo my original “Memory Lane” — the whole room drifting down those dusty roads with me. 🎸🇲🇽✨
Nostalgia hit different under those lights on a night full of celebration. If you’ve ever chased old memories, family stories, or just needed a song that takes you home… this one’s for you.
Go stream Memory Lane by Standing Hero on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/2xyV63hD4072NONPqZ79NR
What memory lane are you walking tonight? Drop it in the comments. ❤️
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If your drive, workout, or workday needs a shot of pure feel-good energy, throw on “Need to Don’t” by Standing Hero right now.
Clocking in at a perfect 2:16, Brian Runkel delivers tight, crunchy Americana with raw heart, rolling guitar riffs, and a hook that sticks harder than Texas summer heat. It’s part coming-of-age story, part rebellion anthem — all about shaking off expectations, late-night freedom, and learning what you need to don’t anymore.
Ohio roots meet Austin swagger. Classic rock & roll spirit with modern country edge. The kind of track that makes you roll the windows down and turn it up.
Who else needs this one on repeat today?
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