Covers & requests
Familiar songs with a voice all his own. An accomplished cover artist with a particular gift for playing requests and making the audience part of the set.
THE SONG YOU CAME TO HEARBOOKING & PRESSAustin, Texas
Yonderwizzerd
Kelsey Hudgins
A song for the room. A night to remember.
A soulful voice, a deep well of songs, and a quick sense of humor. Kelsey Hudgins brings his own touch to familiar favorites, original music, and stand-up.
SELECTED STAGES & FESTIVALS
WHAT HE BRINGS
A feel for the room.
From a song someone calls out to a set built around your night, Kelsey connects through music, humor, and the people in front of him.
Original music
Honest songwriting, soulful guitar, and songs drawn from a life well lived. A personal performance for listening rooms, showcases, and music-led evenings.
THE STORIES BEHIND THE SONGSStand-up & mixed bills
Austin stand-up, musical opening sets, and the space where the two meet. Discuss the right balance of songs and comedy for your room and audience.
A LITTLE OF EVERYTHINGON STAGE & IN SESSION
Get a sense of Yonder.
A few ways into the music and the comedy.
COVERS
Hold On
Kelsey’s take on the Tom Waits song.
ORIGINAL MUSIC
The songs & their stories
Original songs and conversation with LocalSetsATX.
STAND-UP
Sunset After Dark
A live set at Sunset Strip. January 2, 2026.
AT THE MIC
Yonder on Kill Tony.
Introductions, stand-up, and conversations with Tony Hinchcliffe and Brian Redban.
More appearances
THE ARTIST
South Carolina roots. Austin, Texas soul.
Kelsey Hudgins, known as Yonderwizzerd, is an Austin-based musician, singer-songwriter, and comedian. Raised on music by his grandfather, he has been playing in bands since he was thirteen. His performances bring together distinctive interpretations of cover songs, a gift for audience requests, and deeply personal original music.
A regular musical presence at the Secret Show at Sunset Strip, Kelsey has also performed at the Comedy Mothership, The Comedy Store, Vulcan Gas Company, and Skankfest. His work extends to stand-up, podcast appearances, and a welcoming online community known as Yondertown. He appears in the film Nighthawks.
A community beyond the stage.
PRESS PHOTOGRAPHY
Put a face to the name.
Selected photographs for show announcements, listings, and press. Open a photograph to view or download it.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR NIGHT
Bring Yonder to your stage.
Tell us what you have in mind. Include your date, venue, and the kind of performance you’re looking for. Still working out the details? That’s a good place to start, too.