The Musical Tapestry of Texas: Past and Present
The Musical Tapestry of Texas: Past and Present
Latest Episodes
Season Five : Episode One - Willie Nelson pt.2
In this second episode on Willie, we start in 1976 and the rise of Outlaw Country. After the success of Red Headed Stranger, Willie found himself finally in control of his musical destiny and the next 50 years of his career is the result. Follo...
Season Four: Episode Five - Best Albums of 2025
In this special episode, I'll look back at all the best albums of 2025 and talk about the musical trends, highlights, and back stories of this year's most interesting music. I've included samples of 35 different songs spanning every genre from ...
Season Four: Episode Four - Willie Nelson Pt. 1
There are not many artists who personify the spirit of Texas more than Willie Nelson. In this episode we'll explore his developing years as he struggled to make a living in the music industry. From his early days on the farm in Abbott Texas to ...
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...
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...