The World Of Texas Music

Elaina Kay is the real deal! Ranch raised and certified Western. She is a guitar pickin', rodeo loving, ranch hand. I'm not sure she has busted any broncs, but she is an accomplished singer-song writer. Writing songs in Nashville touring the USA and opening for Wynonna Judd are part of her musical journey. Elaina Kay tells us about how growing up on a Texas ranch shaped her outlook on life and her music.       

We often hear the word producer. What does a producer do? Producer Aaron Kelley gives us a great overview of the job of a music producer. He is part psychiatrist, cheerleader and creative confidant.  Aaron is a classically trained jazz guitarist, singer, engineer and composer. He has worked with DOC, Sraha Jaffe, Don Henley and many other artist.  

The artist Leah Lane always seems to be on the verge of tears or laughter. Perpetually clothed in black, her eyes shrouded in Undertaker black makeup with a splash of Blood red. Leah Lane fights mean spirited people with love and kindness! Leah is The Vocalist and Lead Guitarist for the Band Rosegarden Funeral Party.     

508 Park Avenue in Dallas, Texas is the location where in 1937 the landscape of music was forever changed. Did Robert truly trade his soul to become one of the greatest guitarist ever? Find out what Pat Bywaters thinks actually happened! Pat Bywaters leads us through a fascinating description of the building and events that transpired at 508 Park Avenue in Dallas, Texas. Pat Bywaters is Executive Director of Encore Park, the location of 508 Park Avenue.      

Katie's music is potentially Pop Chart topping! Her voice is hauntingly emotional and her music warmly intense. 

J M Stevens guitarist, singer-songwriter, audio engineer and producer is from West Point, Mississippi.  As a teenager J M had a near death experience that changed the course of his life. That course would lead him to a career in music.  In 1994 J M's brother suggested that he move to Austin, Texas. His brother was the lead guitar player for the band Blind Mellon.  J M was previously the lead singer for the Austin, Texas band Moonlight Towers.  

Sailing Home is Rosana's fifth album. This brilliant work consists of all original material. Performing around the world, writing books, singing and composing are just a few of the things that Rosana does extremely well. If you like jazz, you will love this album. If you don't like jazz, you will love this album! Thanks to Paul, Tre, Taylor and T J at Luminous Sound in Dallas, Texas. They recommended contacting Rosana for this podcast episode.

As a high school student, Harrison J. Collins wrote and conducted his first classical composition. The roaring applause from the audience caused an awakening in him. Music became his life from that moment on.

William began playing piano as a three year old child. In his early teens he mastered the drums and moved on to synthetic music making.

Harmony, music composition, drums and black holes are favorite subjects of Lane Harder Phd. Africa Hocket performed by Texas Christian University Percussion Ensemble.

Icon in The World Of Texas Music. Billy invented mastering equipment with Rupert Neve. Rupert is credited with inventing the recording console. Dave Grohl has one of the few remaining consoles in his studio. Billy has helped several artist make it to the finals of America's Got Talent and The Voice. Billy is a songwriter, guitarist and was a record company executive.