#Fall 2019

An Unlikely Cold War Hero

The Texan who once conquered Russia wasn’t a native Texan at all. Van Cliburn, the…

Robert Earl Keen

Robert Earl Keen rightfully deserves the reputation he’s earned as a talented singer-songwriter, a Texas troubadour…

Committer to Cass County

It’s not surprising that recording artist Don Henley’s last album was titled Cass County. Or that the cover…

Praise the Lord and Pass the Brisket

The smell of Southern comfort fare pervades the century-old walls of Stubb’s BBQ in downtown…

Lines and Notes

The rich musical history of Texas is reflected in the archival collections held at the Texas…

Ribbon of Highway Endless Skyway

“Woody Use To Live Here Too” reads the T-shirt I once snagged for $10 at…

With Strings Attached

As long as there have been guitars and other stringed instruments, there’s been a need for…

Austin’s Moment

When the music industry descends on Texas’ capital city each March for South by Southwest (SXSW…

Time Changes Everything

“Come here, I want to show you something” Ray Benson walks into his office and…

The Accordion: National Instrument of Texas

It’s a well-known story — the one where European conquerors ravaged the New World with…