Pedal Steel Noah at the 1859 St. Joseph’s Church

A 16-year-old musician based in Austin, Noah Faulkner has won hearts with his daily Instagram videos, which feature him covering ‘80s and ‘90s hits on pedal steel. His brother plays bass, and their dog Kara looks on. Texas Monthly recently featured Noah for their “Best Thing In Texas” series, saying, “In an Austin revival of a traditionally Nashville sound, Faulkner brings the sliding notes and deep vibrato of pedal steel to his Gen Z peers.”

“The trick that keeps Pedal Steel Noah from descending into either nostalgia or irony is how he favors textures and mood over melody. There’s enough of a recognizable hook to satiate an audience, but the band prefers to lay back, finding different ways to explore the moods lurking within a well-known tune.” – Rolling Stone