The Musical Tapestry of Texas: Past and Present

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In this episode, we delve into the short but meteoric life of Buddy Holly. From his early days in Lubbock to his tragic death in Iowa, we examine the man behind the hit songs. With samples of those hits and those of the artist he inspired, we show why Buddy remains one of the great pillars of rock and roll. We continue with an interview with Nik Parr of the Selfless Lovers from Austin. Niks goes back to his roots and gives us a behind the curtain look at his career so far and how he has his sights set on even bigger things. We finish with a stirring original song called Somebody Tonight. This unreleased song will be featured on their upcoming album Promise Land.

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In this episode we explore the tumultuous life of Country Music star Lefty Frizzell from his genre changing unforgettable hit songs, to his scandalled filled life and untimely death.  We then interview rising Country star Briana Adams and discuss her inspirations, her career so far and what she has coming out soon. We finish with the premiere of a brand-new original song called "Dad and I".  

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In this episode we examine the life of legendary jazz guitarist Larry Coryell. From his birth in Galveston to becoming one of the first pioneers of Jazz-Rock Fusion to his five decade career as one of the most talented and versatile guitarists around. We follow that with an in-depth interview with his son and fellow musician Murali Coryell. Fully out of the shadow of his father, Murali has created an entirely different niche for himself playing soulful blues, recording a ton of succesful albums and touring here in Texas, his home state of New York, and internationally. We conclude the episode with a song Murali played live at the Iridium in New York with his father.

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In this episode we look back at the prolific career of Houstonian Lightnin' Hopkins and how he laid the groundwork for generations of guitarists and blues singers to follow. We then speak to Austin's own Matthew Robinson, another legendary blues musician and singer, who, in his seventies, is still performing and mesmerizing audiences throughout Texas and beyond. Matthew finishes the episode with an acoustic song performed live for this program and recorded for us at the Texas Music Museum in Austin. 

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In this episode we examine the rise of Ragtime Music with Texarkana native Scott Joplin as he rose to national prominence in the early days of the 20th century. We then talk to Internationally acclaimed Jazz singer Haley Tuck and explore her life and career. We finish the episode with Haley's acoustic version of Underwear, accompanied by Colin Garrett.

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The following is a short interview with Murali Coryell before he took the stage with Ernie Durawa and Chris Alcaraz at the Fat Cat Lounge. He discusses both Blues and Jazz in Texas as his father was legendary jazz guitarist Larry Coryell. A more in -depth interview with Murali and an historical exploration of Larry Coryell, who was originally from Galveston will follow in a few months.

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In this Episode we look back at how Conjunto Music evolved from Mexican ranchero music and German Polka Music in Texas. We examine the Jimenez family called the First Family of the Accordion as first Patricio, then his son Santiago, then his sons Flaco Jimenez and Santiago Jimenez Jr. helped create this style of music and have kept it alive for the last hundred years. Our interview is with drummer Ernie Durawa, who played with Flaco for many years in The Texas Tornados and other projects. The final segment is a music clip of Ernie and guitarist Murali Coryell playing a live rendition of his song "Tejanos" featuring a drum solo by Ernie Durawa.
Disclaimer- Please forgive my ridiculously bad Spanish pronunciation of song titles and names. No disrespect for this wonderful culture is intended.

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This episode explores the life of Folk and Blues Singer Leadbelly, then continues with an interview with Guitar Icon Chris Duarte. Chris discusses his early career, struggles on the road, and his influences and inspirations. We finish the show with a live rendition of Chris's song "Make Me Feel So Right"

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In this episode we highlight the life and death of Rock icon Janis Joplin, then talk to blues/rock band Blue Midnight and finish with an acoustic stripped down version of Me and Bobby Magee.

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In this episode, we first examine the birth of the blues in Texas and the life of Blind Lemon Jefferson. We follow that with an interview with guitarist and singer Larry Wilson, where he discusses his career, influences, and shares stories from his life on the road. Larry finishes the show with a stripped down live rendition of his song "The Distance"