Gary P. Nunn stands as a cornerstone of Texas country music, his career spanning over five decades and leaving an indelible mark on the genre. Born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, and raised in Brownfield, Texas, Nunn’s musical journey began in his youth, playing in various bands during the 1960s. His pivotal role in the progressive country movement of the 1970s, particularly in Austin, solidified his status as a Texas music icon .
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A new exhibit at the Wittliff Collections at Texas State University transports visitors back to a time and place where one outsider artist captured the very essence of Texas. That artist was Jerry Jeff Walker, and the exhibit highlights the creation of his iconic album Viva Terlingua—a record that is considered by many to define Texas music.
In the opening track of Viva Terlingua, Jerry Jeff Walker introduces himself as “Scamp Walker,” a reference to a time in his life when he might have been a bit of a wanderer—a fitting moniker for a man known for his free-spirited ways. The song was recorded on August 18, 1973, not in a plush West Coast studio but in a sweltering 100-degree barn in downtown Luckenbach, Texas. The rustic, unpolished setting mirrored the spirit of the music itself.
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Checking in to the local music scene find some great entertainment coming to North Texas:
Catch Otherwise, the hard rock Las Vegas band at Gas Monkey Bar and Grill tonight, July 5. They have released two full-length albums on the independent label Century Media Records, titled True Love Never Dies (2012) and Peace At All Costs(2014). Previous to signing their record deal with Century Media, as an unsigned band they released one self-titled full-length album “Otherwise” (2006) and one EP titled “Some Kind of Alchemy” (2009). Continue reading
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