Our Story
Desert Backroads is an Outlaw Country duo born from the dust-blown canyons and wide horizons of the Arizona Desert. We are Rich and Julie Westerlund originally from Austin, Texas now living in Tucson Arizona. We weave raw acoustic guitar and fiddle to tell stories of wandering spirits and the beauty of the Southwest. . Our sound is crafted to feel like a fading sunset—warm, intimate, and deeply rooted in the stories of the West. Join us on a journey where every note echoes the rhythm of the trail.
Desert Backroads
Outlaw Country capturing the raw warmth and history of the American West. Experience the sprawling rhythm of the open road through our original acoustic soundscapes and great Classic Country covers.
Melodies of the
Desert Heart
Warm folk-rock grit meets the sprawling silence of the high mesa. Desert Backroads captures the spirit of the open trail through raw acoustic textures and cinematic storytelling.
Music & Media
Original recordings and cinematic live sessions that capture the raw warmth of the high desert. Experience the rhythm of the open road through our latest singles and curated visual stories.
Desert Backroads • Cinematic folk-rock duo from the high desert • Capturing the raw rhythm of the open road • Warm acoustic sounds for wandering souls
The Live Sessions
Experience Desert Backroads live. Join us under the wide canyon skies where the raw warmth of the road meets the stage for an unforgettable performance.
