For over 35 years, Bily Mata has been performing. His band, The Texas Tradition, professional Texas musicians, joined to play with the best of the best. Three are past their 20th year and one in his 25th year with the band. They play like family - all energy, heart, spirit, natural and fun, the way it should be. Billy Mata, the Ambassador of Western Swing is a reference to the genre. When Western Swing struggled, Billy kept the rich roots of this Texas music alive with one hell of a lot of persistence, perseverance, and commitment to carry on this tradition in its true form inspired by the masters of the style. He’s done so by honoring historic icons who mentored many who followed.