Buttercup

Speaking of San Antonio (see below), local band, Buttercup, got rave reviews at the recent SXSW festival with their uke-infused music:

"Buttercup is a tight pop outfit from San Antonio, Texas that evokes the satire of Village Green-era Kinks while pouring out the exuberance of early Talking Heads and the soulfulness of Neil Young. This stuff is sophisticated and accessible, the distillation of years of having the right influences and the patience to present the synthesis originally and with heart. All the members sing and all play a variety of musical instruments."

Check out their song "Johnny Appleseed" for a buttery taste. Link