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Texas has produced MANY great musicians and musical events. Let's celebrate them, world-famous or just Texas-famous!

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Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Coley! Beckett! Sail on! www.facebook.com/share/p/1Zup...

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Brian J. Easley @brianjeasley.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Thanks to @turkpipkin.bsky.social, Walt Wilkins, Darden Smith, Guy Forsyth, Monte Warden, Bobby Bridger, @shinyribs.bsky.social, Bob Livingston, Freddie Steady Krc, John Inmon, Larry Joe Taylor, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Butch Hancock & other special guests for joining our Fromholz fundraiser!

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The Ginger Leigh @thegingerleigh.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

Since I'm new here, I figured I'd share some music with ya! Subscribe, if you'd like! youtu.be/jZ93FqKJskk?...

Everything Must Change - Official Video - Ginger Leigh

YouTube video by Ginger Leigh

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Grupo Fantasma (Austin) Since 2000, this 9-piece band has created their own “Latin groove” and “exuberant happiness” music, touring with Prince, Spoon and more. CD Hotlist says their latest (9th) album is a “joyfully diverse explosion of musical colors. youtu.be/lIenT8igXo4?...

[1080p] Amazing Latin Funk Band Grupo Fantasma on Austin City Limits (2007)

YouTube video by Bluegrass DJ

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Joe Ely @therealjoeely.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Texas Connection, 1990.

Joe Ely - (Don't Put A) Lock On My Heart

YouTube video by Steven Swinnea

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voegizug @voegizug.bsky.social · 25/07/2024

Second Banana youtu.be/-62f4F8CJIA?... Buddy Whittington & Mouse Mayes (3:31) Buddy Whittington - Guitar & Vocals, Mouse Mayes - Guitar, Randy Shea - Drums, Wayne Sixx - Bass Filmed & recorded at the Dallas International Guitar Festival in Dallas, TX on May 7, 2023

Buddy Whittington & Mouse Mayes - Second Banana - 5/7/23 Dallas International Guitar Festival

(Filmed by Natasha in 1080 HD)Buddy Whittington - Guitar & Vocals, Mouse Mayes - Guitar, Randy Shea - Drums, Wayne Sixx - BassFilmed & recorded at the Dallas...

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Ella Mae Morse (Mansfield '24-'99) mixed jazz, blues, & country in the '40s & '50s. At 17, her "Cow-Cow Boogie" gave Capitol Records its 1st gold record. In '43, her "Get On Board, Little Chillun" hit the then- new R&B charts. She got a star on the Walk of Fame in 1960. youtu.be/_C02APqLBwQ?...

Ella Mae Morse, Shecky Greene--1987 TV Interview

YouTube video by Alan Eichler

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

One of my fav photos of Mouse.

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Mouse Mayes began playing in TX in the 60s. After college he returned to TX (75/76) and formed Big D Stuff. In the 80’s he was with Black Oak Arkansas and the 90s found him with Alamo, The Voodoo Kings, Point Blank. Recently he's with Buddy Whittington, “Dr. Wu” & Playtown. youtu.be/WPU3HtLNBjM?...

Mouse Mayes with PLAYTOWN

YouTube video by John Wayne’s 𝙻𝙸𝚅𝙴 𝙻𝙾𝙲𝙰𝙻 𝚃𝙴𝚇𝙰𝚂 𝙼𝚄𝚂𝙸𝙲 ©️2024

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Joe Ely @therealjoeely.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Antone’s with Lloyd Maines & Jesse “Guitar” Taylor

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Marcia Ball (Orange 1949) is touring now w/ Tommy Castro ! This Austin Music Hall of Famer's first band was Freda & the Firedogs ('72). She's cut 18 albums, received many Grammy nominations and won many BMA nominations & awards. She is a Texas music institution and I say that in the best way!

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Willow Avalon!

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Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

JAZZ, TX (San Antonio 2016) is a hot jazz bar/restaurant in the basement of the Historic Pearl Brewery. They present a variety of artists, delivering all types of JAZZ from ‘Nawlins to Ellington to Marsalis to West Coast. The dance floor is always open for Salsa Nights! youtu.be/kckPMZVvixM?...

New Orleans Night at Jazz, TX

YouTube video by Willie D. (RGDDesigns)

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Rusty Mihm (Houston) who also goes as “Concho Roughwater”, gives the guitar power to his own gigs plus to Katie Beth & the Coyote Rose Band - who just dropped a single to Spotify. This guitarslinger can also help you get your LTC. open.spotify.com/album/1IU0mF...

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Katie Beth Mihm · Single · 2025 · 1 songs

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Gene Autry (Tioga '07-'98) songwriter (+200 songs), actor, businessman, had his own radio show in '31 and was soon cutting records. In '34 he made his 1st film, Old Santa Fe, & signed to Republic Pictures in ’36. He created the era of the "singing cowboy" in the 30s-'50s. youtu.be/E5F-O_19lSI?...

Gene Autry - Back in the Saddle Again (from Back in the Saddle 1941)

YouTube video by Gene Autry

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Gurf Morlix (’51) has made a huge mark in TX music. This “sideman supreme” & songwriter backed many such as Blaze Foley, Lucinda Williams & still gigs. His HUGE mark is as a producer/engineer (Cleaves, Gauthier, REK, Ray Wylie & many more). Austin Music HOF, AMA winner '09, youtu.be/zK4XTskFHss?...

Gurf Morlix "One More Second"

YouTube video by Music Fog

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Bill Mack Smith Jr (’29–'20) was a songwriter, singer & radio host known for his years on WBAP 820 radio. He wrote “Blue” (sung by LeAnne Rimes), won a Grammy in ’97. He gained the Radio Hall of Fame in 1982 and the Texas Country Hall of Fame in 2000. Here's to the next MM! youtu.be/PCpptyqgr9c?...

Bill Mack On Writing "Blue" and Patsy Cline

YouTube video by GRAMMY Museum

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Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Larry Gatlin (Seminole ’48) sang with his Gatlin Brothers, the Imperials, Kristofferson, Kenny Rogers, Fricke, Yoakam & MANY more. He picked with Willie, wrote songs covered by Elvis (& MANY more), starred on Broadway, hosted his own radio show & appeared in a movie. youtu.be/s9SqvfZpWFo?...

Johnny cash,Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Larry Gatlin - I Walk The Line And Ring Of Fire

YouTube video by When The Cowboy Sings

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Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

REK talks his songwriting process. youtube.com/shorts/Ru_3M...

POV: Robert Earl Keen invites you inside his private scriptorium on his ranch in Kerrville, Texas.

YouTube video by Robert Earl Keen Official

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Just discovered another way that Texas music is making it around the world! On them short waves! Texas Radio ShortWave on 9670kHz at 1200 UTC * Broadcaster: Channel 292, Rohrbach, Germany broadcasts TRSW's monthly shows to Europe and North America on shortwave radio, 3955 and 9670 kHz.

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Brent Woods aka Barbwire (Arlington) singer/songwriter/ played with Lynx back in the day, rocks his resonator to give the duo Barbwire Blues their distinctive sound. Gregg Paid (bass) gives the duo their blues touch. Catch Barbwire on 95.5 KFCE & around DFW most weekends. youtu.be/p3SeHBF9uv4?...

Barbwire Blues performs Live at Binions, Wednesday Night!

YouTube video by DFW Music Network

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Rodney Crowell (Houston ’50) Discovered by Jerry Reed, played in Emmylou's & Vince Gill's bands. He has won 2+ Grammys, MANY Americana, CMA & ACM awards, dropped 22+ albums & singles, written MANY hit songs, and received the Poet’s Award from the ACM. youtu.be/EFrpzPR6TLY?...

Rodney Crowell - "It Ain't Over Yet (feat. Rosanne Cash & John Paul White)" [Official Video]

YouTube video by New West Records

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Pauline Reese (Mt. Pleasant) Called “Queen of Texas Music” by Willie, she’s dropped 7+ albums, performed at 6 Willie Picnics, 3 Farm Aids, won Female Vocalist of the Year 7 times, toured with Haggard, Mellencamp, Allman Brothers, Dylan & more. Congrats to one tough lady. youtu.be/XSGsPW4kENk?...

Pauline Reese "Lone Star Flag" - In The Music Room 2023 Single

YouTube video by In The Music Room Studio

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Congratulations, LOCKHART, TX for becoming the 72nd Music Friendly Community in Texas! www.facebook.com/reel/1974288...

2.7K views | Thank you, @kxan_news , for covering the @texasmusicoffice announcement of Lockhart becoming the 72nd Music Friendly Community in Texas! We’re excited to keep the conversation going about...

Thank you, @kxan_news , for covering the @texasmusicoffice announcement of Lockhart becoming the 72nd Music Friendly Community in Texas! We’re excited to keep the conversation going about supporting.....

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Sam Choate (Lubbock) comes from a family of musicians, well-known in town, and is now a teacher/performer/writer/producer, mentoring musicians for the Lubbock Cultural Arts Foundation’s new educational series called “Lubbock Music Grub Club.” youtu.be/zS5UoQaT1H4?...

All the Pretty Birds - Sam Choate (Live Acoustic)

YouTube video by Sam Choate

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Rob Holbert, saxophonist /vocalist. A mainstay in the DFW jazz scene, he has performed or recorded with The Average White Band, Bobby Bland, Pieces of a Dream, Betty Wright, Red Young, Joe McBride, Benita Arteberry, The P Funk AllStars, Breggett Rideau - just to name a few. youtu.be/64axLX4cLIg?...

8 15 Rob Holbert Group Dallas Music Network

YouTube video by Rob Holbert

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Janis Joplin (Port Arthur ’43–70) Per Rolling Stone, #46 Greatest Artists. Dropped her solo album “Pearl” after her death. She “escaped” to Frisco in ’64, joined Big Brother & the Holding Co. in ’66, sang at Woodstock, formed Full Tilt Boogie in ’70. So much to tell... youtu.be/X1zFnyEe3nE?...

Janis Joplin - Ball & Chain - Monterey Pop

YouTube video by CRITERION

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

The North Texas Irish Festival hits 2/28-3/2 at Fair Park! Enjoy the best of Irish and Celtic culture with music, dance and more on multiple stages, rain or shine. Discover Irish-themed foods & drinks, genealogy and family-friendly entertainment. For TIX and more info, www.ntif.org/tickets/.

2025 NTIF Tickets, Packages & Bundles

North Texas Irish Festival at Dallas’s Fair Park Feb. 28 - March 02. Ticket links. 2025 VIP Packages and Ticket Bundles with benefits.

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Fans of young Texas musicians, there will be outstanding concerts here! " 100+ performances from pro artists, student groups and our all-state musicians. From bands to orchestras, choirs to jazz ensembles and the beats of mariachi and percussion 🎶 Learn more at tmea.org/convention/performances

Performances | TMEA

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

One O'Clock Lab Band fans, this dropped late last week!

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Sound City (Ft. Worth) was a 4-track studio in the basement of the KXOL-1360 radio building on West 7th St, brewed records with the likes of Bruce Channel (Hey Baby), Paul & Paula (Hey Paula 1962) & The Cavaliers (Last Kiss). Before ’65, it was Clifford Herring's studio and he recorded big bands.

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Sand Mountain Coffee House (Houston ’65-’77) was created by John Carrick and Steve Gladson The venue was home to Houston folk music from 1965 to 1977. Janis Joplin, Guy Clark, Doc Watson and Townes were but a few who played there. youtu.be/bA7OAdcYwVs?...

Sand Mountain Coffee House vs. Old Quarter

YouTube video by norieok

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Doug Sahm (SA ’41-’99) PT. 1 A child prodigy, he played w/ Hank Williams, Faron Young & Hank Thompson, cut his first hit as Little Doug in '55. He fronted 3 bands: The Pharaohs, The Dell-Kings & The Markays. In '65, The Sir Douglas Quintet cut the hit “She’s About a Mover” youtu.be/XboE3_7KZ3Y?...

Sir Douglas Quintet - She's About A Mover

YouTube video by King Vidiot

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Harry “Ponty” Bone ( San Antonio ’39-’18) An early member of the Joe Ely Band, Bone formed Ponty Bone & the Squeezetones mid-80s and got a huge boost from an ’87 gig on Austin City Limits. He has shared the stage with Petty, Ronstadt, and Flaco Jimenez. youtu.be/DXdtUjna2Nw?...

Austin City Limits 1209: Ponty Bone - "Easy as Pie"

YouTube video by AustinCityLimitsTV

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

George Strait (Poteet 1959) The King has cut 30+ albums and gathered the most nominations & wins for CMA & ACM awards of any artist plus raised millions for charities. He broke the record for most fans at a U.S. concert with a single headliner on 6/15/24 with 110,905. youtu.be/wtVeDaZxAXo?...

George Strait - Amarillo By Morning (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by GeorgeStraitVEVO

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Buddy Holly (Lubbock ’36-’59) Pioneer rocknroller, opened for Elvis & Bill Haley, started The Crickets to avoid a Decca contract. After the Crickets were a hit in the UK, he formed a new band with Tommy Allsup, Waylon Jennings & Carl Bunch. The Music Died 3/3/59 in Iowa. youtu.be/9mDGcxbAusg?...

Buddy Holly & The Crickets "That'll Be The Day" on The Ed Sullivan Show

YouTube video by The Ed Sullivan Show

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

John Lomax (Bosque Cty 1867-1949) Pioneer musicologist & folklorist who preserved cowboy, folk & blues music. He taught at A&M, founded the Texas Folklore Society and was friends with Carl Sandburg. His kids, Alan, John Jr. & Bess Lomax Hawes also collected folk music. youtu.be/6Zrzt9tfa2Q?...

John Avery Lomax - American Folklorist

YouTube video by Ashley Dickerson

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Steven Fromholz (Temple ’45-’14) After the Navy, he created Flummox with Dan McCrimmon. He played a bit with Stills and Rick Roberts (Firefall), and he & McCrimmon cut the album Here to There in ’69. The Texas Trilogy tracks lifted him to legend status as an “Outlaw”. youtu.be/Jb0E78c09QM?...

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Peppermint Harris (Texarkana ’25-’99) first recorded at Gold Star Studios (Houston in late '40s as Peppermint Nelson, with Lightnin' Hopkins. His biggest R&B hit was "I Got Loaded", which reached #1 on the Billboard R&B chart in '51. He cut 4 albums and 40 singles. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbXt...

Peppermint Harris - I Got Loaded

YouTube video by Koko Mojo

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Marcia Ball (Orange 1949) Her first band was Freda & the Firedogs ('72). She cut 18 albums, received many Grammy nominations. She won many BMA nominations & awards. She was inducted into the Austin Music Hall of Fame in 2018. Texas guitar legend James Hinkle toured with her. youtu.be/vv38CZsPF3o?...

Marcia Ball - Find Another Fool

YouTube video by Steven Swinnea

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Nanci Griffith (Seguin 1953–2021) toured with Buddy Holly, John Prine, Iris DeMent, Suzy Bogguss, Judy Collins, The Everly Brothers, and recorded duets with Emmylou Harris, Don McLean, Jimmy Buffett, Dolores Keane, Willie Nelson and more. She won Grammys in 1993 & 1994. youtu.be/QNBeP8dzYdg?...

Nanci Griffith - Speed Of The Sound Of Loneliness

YouTube video by ItsWaldo (Walter Brinkman)

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Guy Charles Clark (Monahans '41) cut 20+ albums & his songs helped define Texas music & create Americana. He mentored Noel McKay, Steve Earle & Rodney Crowell, while artists covering his songs have pushed them into Top 10s & 20s. He toured with Lovett, Hiatt, Ely and more. youtu.be/Xpa5mOg3Fjs?...

Guy Clark, "L.A. Freeway," Austin City Limits

YouTube video by AustinCityLimitsTV

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Blue October (Houston '95) formed in 1995 with Justin Furstenfeld (lead vocals & writer), Jeremy Furstenfeld, Ryan Delahoussaye, Matt Noveskey & Steve Schiltz. They have many member changes over the years and have cut 13 albums (as of 2024). youtu.be/ZES3nJQYJok?...

Blue October - Into The Ocean

YouTube video by BlueOctoberVEVO

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Billy Gibbons (Houston '49) In 1969, he began in Moving Sidewalks and opened 4 dates for Hendrix. He formed ZZ Top in '69, cut ZZ Top's First in '71 and has cut 3 solo albums. He now tours with the BFGs. Rolling Stone pinned him as #32 on their Greatest Guitarist list. youtu.be/xKtgvc06H10?...

Billy Gibbons: Treat Her Right (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by Billy F Gibbons

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Joseph Henry "T Bone" Burnett III (Ft. Worth) Producer, guitarist, songwriter, he toured with Dylan's band in the 70s, won Grammys for his soundtracks (O Brother Where Art Thou?, Crazy Heart). He mentored Counting Crows, Gillian Welch and produced many albums. youtu.be/o4sX4nqnyTM?...

Warren Zevon & T Bone Burnett - Lawyers Guns & Money - Live at McCabe's

YouTube video by Wayne Griffith

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

St. VIncent (Anne Erin Clark, Dallas, '82) attended Berklee, played with Polyphonic Spree and toured with Sufjan Stevens. She formed her band in 2006, has collaborated with David Byrne, Jack Antonoff, and co-wrote Cruel Summer with Taylor Swift. She has released 7 albums. youtu.be/RYJxPg6quL4?...

St. Vincent - Broken Man (Official)

YouTube video by StVincentVEVO

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Norah Jones ('79) Grapevine This singer-songwriter-composer has sold +53M copies. Billboard named her the top jazz artist of the 2000s decade. She has won 9 Grammys, released 13+ albums and appeared on several TV shows. She played in the Carrollton High School Band. youtu.be/tO4dxvguQDk?...

Norah Jones - Don't Know Why

YouTube video by norahjonesVEVO

Texas Music @texas-music.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Roky Erickson ('47–'19 Dallas) Musician, singer-songwriter, founding member of the 13th Floor Elevators with Tommy Hall, pioneer of psychedelic rock in the 1960s, as well as acid, horror & garage rock bands. He released 20+ albums, solo and other bands. youtu.be/ZClJYCZp1SI?...

NEW * You're Gonna Miss Me - The 13th Floor Elevators {Stereo} 1966

YouTube video by Smurfstools Oldies Music Time Machine