- Legendary Texas singer/songwriter Terry Allen talks to the Austin Chronicle’s Robert Faries about his colorful life that led to his skill as a storyteller and his new solo play, Dugout III, written and directed by Allen playing at Austin’s State Theater.
- Willie Nelson’s long-time harmonica player Mickey Raphael will be holding a twitter press conference today at 3pm ET to talk about the release of A&E’s Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis Play the Music of Ray Charles DVD. To participate you need to follow @AEHomeEnt and ask a question with the hashtag #MickeyRaphael.
- The New York Times‘ Charles McGrath interviewed bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley before a recent performance at Carnegie Hall with Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers. My favorite line from the interview: “It used to be said that when you heard a Ralph Stanley tune, you either wanted to get drunk or go to church and get saved.” Dr. Stanley’s autobiography, Man of Constant Sorrow: My Life and Times, will be released tomorrow.
new solo play, Dugout III, written and directed by Allen playing at Austin’s Sate Theater.