09 Aug 19 Willie Nelson Cancels Tour
Texas music legend Willie Nelson hit Twitter yesterday that he has cancelled his 2019 tour because he is suffering from breathing problems. There is no word on what specifically the problems are. The 86-year-old was set to tour through November, and perform at Farm Aid. He vows to return to the stage.
Posted by: Sam Moore
Tags: Texas music, Willie Nelson
02 Jul 19 State Becomes Even More Texas Music Friendly
Catching up with some news while we were down…. San Angelo has been named the latest Texas Music Friendly community by the Governor’s office. San Angelo joins other Texas cities that have received the official Music Friendly Community designation from the Texas Music Office, including Conroe, Stephenville, Lindale, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, and Denton.
Posted by: Sam Moore
Tags: San Angelo, Texas music friendly
20 Jun 19 Conspirators Set for July Release
AUSTIN, Texas — Lots of talented people fall in love and start making beautiful music together. But not many of them pull it off like Guy Forsyth and Jeska Bailey. Since becoming coconspirators in life and song, they’ve proven that the whole can indeed be even greater than the sum of its formidable parts. For proof, look no further than Conspirators, releasing July 26 on Forsyth’s Small and Nimble Records…
Posted by: Sam Moore
Tags: Conspirators, Guy Forsyth, Jeska Bailey, Texas music
19 Jun 19 Texas Music Journal Back Up and Operating
Good news. After a prolonged absence, Texas Music Journal is back. We had a pretty extensive technical issue which took the site down. Luckily we have a couple of very talented folks who figured out what was wrong. And now we are back in business. We look forward to bringing you many more stories about the state and its music!
Posted by: Sam Moore
Tags: Texas music
23 Feb 19 Texas Music Bringing More Jobs to the State
A new study released by the Texas Music office reveals that more than 2,000 permanent music jobs were added in 2018. The governor’s office commissioned the report to determine the impact of music businesses and music education in the state. The new jobs translated to an additional $1.1 billion dollars in the Texas economy, according to the report’s findings. The ripple effect of new music businesses and education in the…
Posted by: Sam Moore
16 Feb 19 Joey McGee Releases “El Camino Real”
Now that he’s releasing his new album, El Camino Real (Feb. 22, 2019), McGee is breathing well — and looking forward to celebrating with album-release performances at several favorite Texas venues including Güero’s and the Saxon Pub in Austin and Gruene Hall in New Braunfels.
Posted by: Sam Moore
Tags: Joey McGee, Texas music
22 Jan 19 Chuck Shaw Ready To Release Debut Album
Chuck Shaw stands out among other premiere releases in its application of diverse influences, including Shaw’s upbringing in New Jersey/Springsteen, to add depth and distinction to his lifelong love of traditional Texas country.
Posted by: Sam Moore
Tags: Chuck Shaw, Texas music
17 Dec 18
Tomorrow, Conroe will become the latest city recognized by the Texas Music Office as a “Music Friendly Community.” A free event will be held at 5pm at Pacific Yard House in Conroe.
Posted by: Sam Moore
17 Dec 18 Folk Legends Celebrated in Upcoming Film
Other performers emerged from the Austin alternative country boom of the early ’70s with much more public visibility. Yet as this unforgettable 26-minute documentary demonstrates, the bond shared by the Bill and Bonnie, steeped in Texas roots music and weathered by time, transcends whatever benefits, more fame might deliver.
Posted by: Sam Moore
Tags: Hearne, Texas music
09 Nov 18 Stephenville to Receive Texas Music Friendly Community Certification
On Tuesday, November 13,The Texas Music Office within the Office of the Governor will certify Stephenville as the sixth city to receive the TMO’s Music Friendly Community certification at a celebration ceremony from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Twisted J. The public is invited to attend this free event. Performing that evening will be Pearl Street Combo, with an open jam following the ceremony featuring other local musicians.
Posted by: Sam Moore
