
The Musical Tapestry of Texas: Past and Present
Celebrating the rich musical heritage of Texas by looking back at its history, interviewing current musicians that are adding to its legacy, and playing live music from those artists. Recorded live at the Fat Cat Lounge and Cafe in Smithville, Tx, just outside of Austin this podcast features celebrated musicians in all genres from the Central Texas area and beyond. Each episode spotlights one key figure in the musical history of Texas followed by a discussion with an artist in the same genre. These conversations examine the careers of the guest, their inspirations and influences and what the future holds. Each episode concludes with a stripped-down live performance by that artist.
Podcasting since 2022 • 25 episodes
The Musical Tapestry of Texas: Past and Present
Latest Episodes
Season Four: Episode Three - Charlie Christian
Join us for part two of our series on the rise of the electric guitar in Texas as we explore the life and music of Charlie Christian, America's first electric guitar hero. In this episode we discover how an unknown Jazz guitarist, born in Bonha...
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Season Four: Episode Two - T-bone Walker and the Birth of Electric Blues
T-bone Walker didn't invent the electric guitar but was the first to popularize the instrument while playing the blues. In this two-part series, we'll look at the role Texas played in the proliferation of the electric guitar, from its humble be...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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Special Episode- Texas Connections- Sterling Morrison and the Velvet Underground
In this episode, we debut a special theme of Texas Connections, where artists from outside of Texas share a meaningful and notable connection with the Lone Star State. This time, we are looking at the life of Sterling Morrison and the seminal b...
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Season 4
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48:18

Season Three: Episode Six - Best Albums of 2024
On this special episode I once again give my yearly analysis of the best albums that were released this year. After reviewing over 185 albums, I've selected the best of the best in a wide variety of genres. Listen to short samples of my favorit...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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