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Hosted by Dennis Huffman · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 29 episodes
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Celebrating the rich musical heritage of Texas by looking back at its history, interviewing current musicians that are adding to its legacy, and playing live music from those artists. Recorded live at the Fat Cat Lounge and Cafe in Smithville, Tx, just outside of Austin this podcast features celebrated musicians in all genres from the Central Texas area and beyond. Each episode spotlights one key figure in the musical history of Texas followed by a discussion with an artist in the same genre. These conversations examine the careers of the guest, their inspirations and influences and what the future holds. Each episode concludes with a stripped-down live performance by that artist.
Dennis Huffman hosts The Musical Tapestry of Texas: Past and Present, a music show with 29 episodes published.
Send us Fan Mail Were you There? In this episode, we look at some of the most interesting and unique concerts that have taken place here in the Lone Star State. From Elvis and the Beatles to the Sex Pistols and Linkin Pa
Send us Fan Mail In this second episode on Willie, we start in 1976 and the rise of Outlaw Country. After the success of Red Headed Stranger, Willie found himself finally in control of his musical destiny and the next 50
Send us Fan Mail In this special episode, I'll look back at all the best albums of 2025 and talk about the musical trends, highlights, and back stories of this year's most interesting music. I've included samples of 35 d
Send us Fan Mail There are not many artists who personify the spirit of Texas more than Willie Nelson. In this episode we'll explore his developing years as he struggled to make a living in the music industry. From his e
Send us Fan Mail Join us for part two of our series on the rise of the electric guitar in Texas as we explore the life and music of Charlie Christian, America's first electric guitar hero. In this episode we discover how
Send us Fan Mail T-bone Walker didn't invent the electric guitar but was the first to popularize the instrument while playing the blues. In this two-part series, we'll look at the role Texas played in the proliferation o
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we debut a special theme of Texas Connections, where artists from outside of Texas share a meaningful and notable connection with the Lone Star State. This time, we are looking at the li
Send us Fan Mail On this special episode I once again give my yearly analysis of the best albums that were released this year. After reviewing over 185 albums, I've selected the best of the best in a wide variety of genr
Send us Fan Mail Join me, as we explore the life and music of one of Texas's all but forgotten legends. Known primarily for his innovative sax solos on R & B and early rock and roll songs like "Yakety Yak" and "Charlie B
Send us Fan Mail Listen as we explore the troubled life and eloquent music of one Texas's original singer/songwriters Townes Van Zandt. Though he came from a wealthy, prestigious family Townes lived an almost bohemian li
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we explore the extraordinary life and career of Roy Orbison. From his humble beginning in Wink Texas to his chart-topping hits, Roy has defied the odds and has become one of rock music's
Send us Fan Mail On this episode we explore the life and music of the Texas Troubadour, Ernest Tubb. From his humble beginnings in Crisp, Texas to becoming one of the elder statesmen of country music, Ernest was, and con
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we take a look at the incredible life and career of Billy Preston. He worked with everyone from Little Richard to Sam Cooke to Ray Charles and played a big role on albums with the Beatles
Send us Fan Mail I'm going to make a change to the current podcast format and separate the historical segment on Texas Music Legends from the interviews and live performance of current artists. This will allow me to rele
Send us Fan Mail On this episode I review the year in music, discussing and playing clips from my favorite albums of the year in several different genres including Blues, Rock, Country/Americana, Indie,/Alternative Music
Send us Fan Mail In this special episode, we look at ten more songs that were recorded in studios across Texas. From Blue October to Johnny Ace, Lydia Mendoza, Sublime, Explosions in the Sky, Willie Nelson, Kirk Franklin
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I take a look at some incredible music that surprisingly was all recorded here in Texas. From Robert Johnson to Selena and Pantera, this episode delves into the back story of some of the
Send us Fan Mail Explore the life and music of Western Swing pioneer Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys. From his early days as the son of a sharecropper to the zenith of his musical career and Hollywood cowboy, Bob lived
Send us Fan Mail IN this special episode I look back at the best albums released in 2022, in a diverse array of genres. Featuring short clips from those albums, I explore some hidden gems that never got the radio airplay
Send us Fan Mail 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
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The Musical Tapestry of Texas: Past and Present is hosted by Dennis Huffman. The show is categorised under music (interviews) and has published 29 episodes.
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