My name is Ryan Payne. I am originally from Oklahoma City, but I've lived in Austin since 2003, and I visited the city many, many times before I moved here. When I was younger, I worked downtown at clubs. I did everything from door-guy to barback. I couldn't be happier to be at Lavaca Street Rock Rose now. I love that it's not a club, I love that it's a neighborhood bar, and I love making friends with the neighbors. Being here affords me the...

My name is Mackenzie Payne. I was born in Oklahoma and raised in a little podunk town in Texas before moving to Austin on a whim shortly after graduation. I have worked in so many different bars and restaurants, but Lavaca is the first place to really feel like a home. Not to mix references but Lavaca really is a place where everyone knows your name and when you're here, you're family.

My hobbies include painting, reading, and...

Good to meet ya, I'm Travis!

I've been to a bunch of places, but I've claimed Austin home since 2012. I started bartending in a suburb of Yokohama in Japan and when I moved to Austin I decided to make it my career.

I've been playing guitar ever since I was 12 and you might be able to catch me at a show (or playing one!) on any given night if I'm not slinging drinks at Lavaca.

I got stories from around the world, so come...