Bio

A 17-year-old musician based in Austin, Noah Faulkner has won hearts with his daily Instagram videos, which feature him covering ‘80s and ‘90s hits on pedal steel. His brother, Nate, plays bass, and their dog Kara looks on.

Texas Monthly featured Noah for their “Best Thing In Texas” series, saying, “In an Austin revival of a traditionally Nashville sound, Faulkner brings the sliding notes and deep vibrato of pedal steel to his Gen Z peers.”

His impressive fan base includes an influential list of supporters and followers including R.E.M., Johnny Marr of the Smiths, Peter Hook of New Order, Frank Black of Pixies, designer Todd Oldham, Neko Case, Duran Duran, Isaac Brock of Modest Mouse, Doug Marsh of Built to Spill and many more.

“Pedal Steel Noah and Barefoot Nate are tight!” exclaims Jason Lytle of Grandaddy. “So good! Maybe even dog whisperers!” And the Polyphonic Spree’s Tim DeLaughter says, “This new Pedal Steel Noah EP manages to reimagine classics with just enough nostalgia through the familiar melodies, and chill enough while putting the soul of Texas in the air. I love it!”

Over the past year, Noah has played onstage with the Polyphonic Spree and Modest Mouse, and toured the country playing shows and festivals with his family band. 

He was invited by the Grand Ole Opry to appear in August 2024, where he was invited onstage by Vince Gill to play the classic Buck Owens song “Together Again”.  Noah played a perfect rendition, earning him a standing ovation for his debut performance.

Noah continues to post daily on social media, offering his own interpretations of songs by the Cure, My Bloody Valentine, Peter Gabriel, the Grateful Dead, Willie Nelson, Modest Mouse, and Fleetwood Mac, among many others. His Instagram fanbase has ballooned to more than 80,000 followers. 

Instagram

80K+ Followers

Over 1 Million+ organic views on Reels

780K Reels views in last 30 days (July 2025)

.80% Engagement Rate

1.4K Average Likes per Reel

23.4K Average Reel Plays

2+ Years of consistent daily videos

Audience:

  • 61.6% United States
  • 9.5% United Kingdom
  • 5.3% Canada
  • 3.2% Australia

Followed by industry legends like Jason Isbell, Aurora, Flaming Lips, Jenny Lewis, The Bangles, Broken Social Scene, Kurt Vile, Shooter Jennings, Lou Barlow, Future Islands, Jim James, Yoke Lore, Ben Bridwell

EP (2024)

Texas Madness

Praised for its distinctive blend of pedal steel guitar, reimagining popular songs with a Texas twist.

"From Waylon and Willie toCowboy Carter, Lone Star country has never conformed to Nashville standards. The all-instrumental debut EP of Pedal Steel Noah, aka Noah Faulkner, presents a different kind ofTexas Madness."
- Austin Chronicle

Reviewers find the covers of Joy Division, The Cure, and Tears for Fears to be particularly compelling, demonstrating Noah's ability to make them his own. 

Listen on Spotify

Key gigs

Achievements

Grand Ole Opry (August 2024): Noah made a stunning debut at the Grand Ole Opry, showcasing his genre-defying pedal steel mastery with two songs: his original Western Chimes and a captivating cover of Tears for Fears’ Head Over Heels. Invited last-minute by Vince Gill to perform Buck Owens’ Together Again, Noah traded flawless pedal steel solos with steel legend Tommy White, proving his ability to shine across country, new wave, and beyond.

SXSW 2024 & 2025: Noah electrified audiences with performances at high-profile showcases, including opening night, the Black Keys keynote, Rounder Records SXSW showcase, KUTX Rivian stage, and ACL Radio broadcast. His dynamic sets, blending alt-rock, post-punk, country, and original compositions, earned widespread industry buzz.

Great Collaborator: Noah’s versatility shines in collaborations across genres. He joined Modest Mouse onstage at Circuit of the Americas (2024), delivering searing pedal steel riffs. In 2025, he performed with Alejandro Escovedo, weaving his signature sound into Escovedo’s roots-rock. Noah also recorded Risky Business with Matt Pond PA (2024), showcasing his ability to elevate indie rock with his pedal steel’s emotive range. From country to new wave to alternative, Noah seamlessly adapts to any musical style.

Press

  • They’re a feel good balm - people are tuning in to watch how Noah recontextualizes the shoe gaze haze of My Bloody Valentine, or the inkiest bits of Sisters of Mercy’s goth, with tone-bending pedal work that slips through the chicken wire in your local country bar.

  • The trick that keeps Pedal Steel Noah from descending into either nostalgia or irony is how he favors textures and mood over melody. There’s enough of a recognizable hook to satiate an audience, but the band prefers to lay back, finding different ways to explore the moods lurking within a well-known tune.

  • He turns Joy Division’s emotionally strident Love Will Tear Us Apart into a day-dreamy road trip through the Texas hill country.

  • “Best Thing in Texas”

    In an Austin revival of a traditionally Nashville sound, Faulkner brings the sliding notes and deep vibrato of pedal steel to his Gen Z peers.

  • The 16-year-old social media sensation has captured hearts with his daily videos performing pedal steel covers of classic songs.

  • Whenever a Pedal Steel Noah video crosses my feed, I can’t help but watch and grin.

Family Band

Pedal Steel Noah’s family band is pure magic, blending passion and synergy. Noah, a 17-year-old pedal steel prodigy, navigates new wave, alt-rock, and country with ease. Nate’s precise basslines on his Fender Meteora and Jay’s soulful guitar riffs add depth, while family friend Brian Beadle’s dynamic drumming drives the sound. Honed in their Austin home, their tight harmonies and intuitive interplay create a captivating, genre-defying experience that leaves audiences spellbound.