Led by Braun brothers Cody and Willy, Reckless Kelly features a blend of heartland rock, Bakersfield country and honky-tonk. It's a mix that's rife with hooks. Willy's earthy baritone offers the backbone, abetted by Cody's sweet harmonies and spirited playing. Though they favor the guitar over the fiddle, the Austin quintet's still more Texas country than NashVegas. They've released six studio albums in 13 years, the latest,Somewhere in Time, featuring a dozen songs penned by Idaho singer/ songwriter and longtime friend Pinto Bennett. The similarly minded Micky & the Motorcars feature younger Braun brothers Micky and Gary. —Chris Parker