Fifty years ago—before Americana or Outlaw or Cosmic Country ever had a name—Ray Benson and his band Asleep at the Wheel were carrying the torch of some of America’s favorite music into the future with fiery live shows, droves of followers, and a mainstream swing sound all their own.
To begin the celebration of its 50th anniversary, Asleep at the Wheel is releasing some new music ahead of a quick jaunt through Texas and Missouri this June—an appetizer of sorts for what’s to come from their momentous anniversary year.
The Wittliff Collections, an internationally acclaimed collection of Southwest writing, photography, film and music, announce the new date for The Wittliff Collections Festival, a fundraising event celebrating the unbridled imagination of Texas, Mexico and the Southwest.
Texas and Americana music pioneers Asleep at the Wheel aren't going to let the year end without one last digital hurrah. On December 19th, bandleader Ray Benson and crew will dust off the carols, spike the eggnog, and proceed to boogie—holiday style—with a very special 90-minute live stream concert dubbed Merry Texas Christmas, Y'all!
Austin-based nonprofit HOME, Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers, announces the lineup for their cooking segment taking place during their annual benefit, “HOME COOKIN' FOR THE HOLIDAYS,” on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020 from 7 - 9 p.m. via virtual broadcast.
With Ray Benson and ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL by her side and backing her up, Deborah Silver will make country fans out of jazz fans, and standards listeners out of boot scooters.
Austin-based nonprofit HOME, Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers, announces their annual benefit, a?oeHOME COOKIN' FOR THE HOLIDAYS,a?? taking place on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020.
Austin music nonprofit Swan Songs announces today more details on their 10th Annual Swan Songs Serenade gala, as well as event sponsors. This year's Swan Songs Serenade will take place virtually on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. CST, and will be hosted by Judy Maggio, Host of ATX Together at Austin PBS. The event will also feature online auctions and a performance by Robert Earl Keen.
All of the greats were ahead of their time; Archimedes, Nikola Tesla, The Beatles.
The Peoria Symphony Orchestra has announced a reimagined 123rd Season! The September, October, and November concerts will be recorded and broadcast on WTVPa??s Create channel on the originally scheduled concert dates. The concerts will be recorded at Grace Presbyterian Church with small and socially distanced orchestras and no live audience.
Craft Recordings is pleased to announce Roy Clark’s Greatest Hits—the defining and only collection of original hit recordings currently in print from one of country music’s most beloved personalities—is making its first appearance on CD and streaming services featuring 18 tracks.
Billboard chart-topping Jazz artist Deborah Silver will be releasing “Ballin' the Jack,” a duet with the legendary Asleep at the Wheel founder Ray Benson, who also produced her upcoming full-length release Glitter & Grits (NTL Records).
As Luck would have it... we're bringing Willie Nelson's annual 4th of July Picnic to the people this year; part Picnics past, part what's to come, and all in the spirit of the Picnic's storied history.
Billboard chart-topping Jazz artist Deborah Silver announces the release of her brand new single “That Old Black Magic” from her upcoming full-length release Glitter & Grits (NTL Records).
Austin, Texas, has, without a doubt, left a lasting impression on all who have spent any amount of time in the Live Music Capital of the World—a week for SXSW, a day's stop on tour, business conferences, or years building careers and friendships—and right now, the city we've strived to keep weird all these years needs a little help to “Keep Austin Going.”
The Wittliff Collections, the internationally acclaimed collection of Southwest writing, photography, film and music at Texas State University, announces the new date for The Wittliff Collections Festival, a celebration of the unbridled imagination of Texas, Mexico and the Southwest.
Eisemann Center Presents Asleep at the Wheel 50th Anniversary Tour at the Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive in Richardson, Texas on Friday, July 24, 2020 at 7:30 pm (rescheduled from Saturday, March 28) in the Hill Performance Hall.
The Wittliff Collections, an internationally acclaimed collection of Southwest writing, photography, film and music, announces the availability of limited complimentary public seating at four panel discussions that are part of The Wittliff Collections Festival, taking place April 18, 2020. The panel discussions will be held at the W Austin Hotel (200 Lavaca St., Austin, Texas 78701) from 8:45 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Public seating will be released ten minutes prior to the start of each panel, and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Jimmy and his pal Huey introduce the new star-studded music video for a?oeHer Love is Killin' Mea?? from Huey Lewis and the News. Celebrity cameos from: Jimmy Kimmel, Brandon Flowers, Cedric the Entertainer, Jimmy Buffett, Michael Keaton, Yvette Nicole Brown, Rick Sutcliffe, Bruce Bochy, June Lockhart, Sal Iacono, Andy Garcia, Ray Benson, Chris Berman, Topher Grace, Brad Paisley, Sean Hayes, Joe Montana, Patrick Warburton, and Wendie Malick.
Jake Shimabukuro has been redefining what the ukulele is capable of for the last 20 years, and on 14 February 2020, he returns with his new album 'Trio,' his first on Music Theories Recordings, a division of Mascot Label Group.
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