Texas Tracks & Taps

Ep.2 Pt.2; Top Ten Texas Artists


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In Pt.2 of episode 2, the hosts discuss their personal top 10 lists of Texas music artists who have had a significant emotional and musical taste impact on their lives. The conversation includes debates and nostalgic anecdotes about bands and musicians such as ZZ Top, Deep Blue Something, Spoon, Pantera, and many more. They explore the diversity and rich heritage of Texas music, touching on genres ranging from blues and country to metal and indie rock. The episode also teases future content, including an upcoming interview with local singer-songwriter Jacob Furr, and sets the stage for a blues-focused homework assignment featuring Lightning Hopkins.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Top 10 Lists 02:52 Honorable Mentions and Number 10 Picks 07:34 Diving into Number 9 Picks 13:33 Exploring Number 8 Picks 20:25 Number 7 Picks and Local Bias 27:17 Number 6 Picks and Country Influences 31:16 Number 5 Picks and Personal Favorites 36:00 Old 97's and Personal Connections 36:42 Willie Nelson: The King of Country 37:28 Buddy Holly and Vinyl Memories 38:55 Deep Blue Something and Personal Bias 41:45 Lift to Experience: A Family Connection 45:40 Lead Belly: The Blues Virtuoso 47:03 The Toadies: Local Legends 50:37 Kris Kristofferson: The Lyricist 59:45 King's X: The Underrated Metal Band 01:03:48 Honorable Mentions and Conclusion

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Texas Tracks & TapsBy Graham Browning, Jon Housknecht, Coy Cox