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The Ludikers
The Ludikers are an Austin-based husband and wife duo blending storytelling Americana, fiddle tunes, and honest songwriting shaped by life on the road. Fronted by singer-songwriter Kaylee Ludiker and multi-instrumentalist/fiddler Dennis Ludiker, their live shows mix original songs, roots influences, and the kind of easy chemistry that only comes from years of making music together.
Whether performing in listening rooms, house concerts, festivals, or theaters, The Ludikers bring a warm, stripped-down approach that feels personal without trying too hard. Their music pulls from country, folk, western swing, and Americana traditions while staying grounded in real stories, real family life, and a genuine love for live performance.
When they’re not traveling for shows, they’re usually writing songs, chasing their kids around, or figuring out how to fit one more instrument into the car.
Booking/Press: contact@ludikerhouse.com
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Dennis Ludiker is a fourth-generation fiddle player born in Spokane, WA. Moving to Austin at age 18, he joined South Austin Jug Band (2002-2009), and is a founding member in progressive bluegrass band MilkDrive (2009-Current). He was a member of Asleep at the Wheel (Austin, TX) for 8 years, playing fiddle, mandolin, and vocals, and retired from the Wheel in late 2022 to focus on building his co-founded company, Ludiker House. He has been touring internationally since 2002, and has released two Texas fiddle records, aptly named, “Texas Fiddle Vol. I & II.”
Dennis has won the Texas State Fiddle Championship six times (2008, 2009, 2012, 2019, 2024, 2025), and his recording credits include recording with Lloyd Maines for many Texas artists (Rodger Creager, Robert Earl Keen, and more), The Deer, The Shootouts, Cactus Lee, Ray Benson’s solo album, as well as playing and/or recording with Willie Nelson, George Strait, Paul Simon, James Taylor, The Avett Brothers, Old Crow Medicine Show, Lyle Lovett, and many more world-renowned artists.
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Kaylee Ludiker is a Midwest-born singer-songwriter whose musical style combines personal storytelling with a blend of folk, Americana, and roots influences. She collaborates musically with her husband, Dennis Ludiker, a world-champion fiddle player, multi-instrumentalist and producer most notably known as a founding member of MilkDrive, and for his work with Asleep at the Wheel and South Austin Jug Band. Together, they create original songs and covers, blending emotive songwriting with virtuosic instrumentals. Their recent single, "Eat Your Heart Out," showcases their collaborative style, characterized by rich melodies, intricate instrumental arrangements, and reflective lyrics.
Kaylee released her debut album “Bury the Hatchet” in April 2025, and is available for streaming. CD’s are available at ludikerhouse.com.
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