Podcast appearances and mentions of Ray Benson

This week on Texas Matters—50 years of Asleep at the Wheel. How did Ray Benson become the carrier of the flame for Western Swing? For half a century, Asleep at the Wheel made it on the rocky road that is the music biz.

164 - Ray Benson (Asleep At the Wheel) In episode 164 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist and bandleader Ray Benson from Asleep At the Wheel. In their conversation Ray discusses his current tour schedule, his stage gear and his custom jackets he wears on stage. Ray describes the importance of the San Francisco early in the band's career with contemporaries like Dan Hicks, Huey Lewis and Clover and Commander Cody. Ray tells us about his upbringing outside of Philadelphia, PA and how he discovered Western swing music. Ray describes his guitar and steel collection in great detail as well as amps and recording gear he's collected over the years. Ray talks his about his friendships with the Vaughan brothers, Willie Nelson, Huey Lewis and many more. Ray discusses the early days of TNN and his work with Budweiser and his tv show on RFD. Ray tells us about his lack of plans for retirement. To find out more about Ray and Asleep At the Wheel you can go to their website: asleepatthewheel.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #RayBenson #AsleepAtTheWheel #CollingsGuitars #MartinGuitars #FenderGuitars #FenderAmps #SamickGuitars #GibsonGuitar #theDeadlies #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT . . . Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

Hello friends! Well, we made it through 2024, didn't we? I hope you all have a very happy and safe new year! Today we go back through some highlights from our conversations in 2024. Fastball talks about guitar solos, Ray Benson talks about politics and music, Parker Woodland talks about the uplifting qualities of music, Wang Chung talks about scoring William Friedkin's "To Live and Die in L.A.", Chuck Prophet discovers Cumbia, Wayne Nagel talks about starting the Austin Rehearsal Complex, Ashlyn Shanafelt talks about the benefits of therapy, Madam Radar talks about getting arrested for weed, William Harries Graham talks about being an introvert, David Starbuckle talks A.I., Peter Holsapple looks back at 60 incredible years in music, Andrea Magee talks about She Rises, Jon Muq discovers the guitar, Vicki Peterson (The Bangles) & Sean Kelly on grief, Budro Partida on The Backroom, Sisi combatting sexism in music, Roger Joseph Manning Jr. talks about 25 years with Beck, and Amigo The Devil talks about discovering music while getting expelled from school. I hope you enjoy these highlights. Thank you so much for listening in 2024. Happy new year! See you in 2025!   If you're struggling this holiday season, help is available. Speak to someone today. 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Call or Text 988 Or click HERE for help.   Check out "How Did I Get Here?" in The Austin Chronicle Luv Doc's Top Ten Locally Produced Podcasts HERE   Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you pod.   If you feel so inclined. Venmo: venmo.com/John-Goudie-1  Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

Hello friends! We have a double-header for you today. Austin based, Americana artist Sid Grimes talks about growing up in the middle of Hollywood, spending her adolescence in Nashville, moving to Chicago to go to school to become a conductor, studying opera and classical music, her journey from atheist to aspiring Catholic, and much more. Check out her debut EP, "House of Cards" and see her play with her band at Banger's on Friday, December 20th. Go to sidgrimes.com for music, show dates and more. Plus, Austin music business leader Nancy Coplin talks about the 49th annual Armadillo Christmas Bazaar taking place at Palmer Events Center from Saturday, December 14th to Monday December 23rd from 11 am to 9:30 pm daily. They'll be featuring music daily from some of Austin's biggest and brightest including Jackie Venson, Shinyribs, Ray Benson, Kelly Willis, Happyland, and more. Go to armadillobazaar.com for tickets and music line-up. Two great conversations with two fantastic people. Let's get down!    Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you pod.   If you feel so inclined. Venmo: venmo.com/John-Goudie-1  Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

Hello friends! Music legend Ray Benson from Asleep At The Wheel is my guest for episode 1432! Ray just released his first reggae album, Swingin' And Skankin', produced by Doctor Dread and recorded in Jamaica, and it's available wherever you stream or download music. Go to raybenson.com for music, Asleep At The Wheel info, tour info, and more. Ray and I have an incredible conversation about making Swingin' And Skankin' in Jamaica and working with Tony Garnier (Bob Dylan) and legendary reggae drummer Sly Dunbar, Being on the first episode of Austin City Limits and opening ACL Festival every year (they'll be on at 12:55 on the Honda Stage today 10/4), 54 years of Asleep At The Wheel, Willie Nelson, Doug Sahm, Shep Gordon, Joe Gracey, "Take Me Home Country Roads", old Austin stories, co-founding HAAM, show business, and much more! I had a blast getting to know Ray. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!   Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you pod. If you feel so inclined. Venmo: venmo.com/John-Goudie-1  Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

The Alamo and the Briscoe Western Art Museum invite all to the Voices of the West Living Legends series on Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Briscoe. Enjoy a conversation with country music singer, songwriter, actor, and nine-time Grammy Award® winner Ray Benson from “Asleep at the Wheel” moderated by John Spong. This event will take place at the Briscoe Western Art Museum, located at 210 W. Market Street in San Antonio. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit bit.ly/4cMuttP.Article Link

This weeks show is filled with music in tribute to Marcus Garvey whose earth strong is this week. You will hear selections from Steel Pulse, The Gladiators, Culture, Fred Locks, The Mighty Diamonds and U-Roy, Burning Spear, Lee Scratch Perry, The Enforcer, Johnny Clarke & Tappa Zukie with the Aggrovators, Alborosie, Phillip Fullwood, and Carlton Livingston with Basque Dub Foundation. New music this week comes from Ray Benson, Jah Myhrakle, Soulmedic, Bushman, Capleton, Mortimer, Protoje & Jahshii, AbiYah Yisrael, Ky-Mani Marley, Peetah Morgan and the Zion I Kings, Glen Washington, Sailor Jane, The Phoenix City All Stars, Natural Black and the Cultural Warriors, The Green Lion Crew feat Roe Summerz, Mykal Rose with Subatomic Sound System,  and Laid Back. Enjoy! Steel Pulse - Worth His Weight In Gold (Rally Round) - Smash Hits - Elektra The Gladiators - Marcus Garvey Time - Back To Roots -  Tabou 1 Culture - Black Starliner Must Come - Two Sevens Clash (The 30th Anniversary Edition) - Shanachie Fred Locks - Black Star Liners - Black Star Liner - VP Records The Mighty Diamonds - Them Never Love Poor Marcus - Right Time - Channel One U-Roy - Poor Marcus - The Lost Album: Right Time Rockers - Ras Records/Nocturne Burning Spear & Jack Ruby - Marcus Garvey/Marcus Garvey Dub - Jack Ruby Presents: The Black Foundation/Black Foundation In Dub - Heartbeat Records Ray Benson - Riddim - Swingin' and Skankin' - Tafari Records/ Sweet & Spicy Lee Scratch Perry - Happy Birthday Marcus - Lord God Muzick - Heartbeat Records The Enforcer Ride On Marcus - Well Charge Rod Taylor - Promised Land - Strong Like Sampson: Linval Thompson 12” Mixes - Hot Milk Barry Brown - Them A Come - Blackbeard Production: Too Much Iron In The Fire - Trojan Records Max Romeo - Valley Of Jehosaphat - Open The Iron Gate 1973-1977 - Blood & Fire Ronnie Davis - Inna Dis Yah Time - Blackbeard Production: Too Much Iron In The Fire - Trojan Records The Travellers - Keep On Trying - Black Black Minds - VP Records Culture - Down In Jamaica (Where Marcus Garvey Come From) - Children Of Zion: The High Note Singles Collection - Doctor Bird Badoo & Rankin Toyan - Rocking Of The Five Thousand/Come Along - Fat Man  Wayne Smith - Youthman Skanking - Youthman Skanking - VP Records Johnny Clarke - Them Never Love Poor Marcus - Rockers Time Now - Virgin Tappa Zukie - Marcus - From The Archives - Ras Records The Aggrovators - Bag O Wire Dub - Dubbing At King Tubby's Volume 1 - VP Records Inner Visions - Push - Frontline - Blue Bitch  Nga Han - Revolute/Revolute Horns - Temple In Man - Tetra Ark Music Jah Myhrakle - My Keeper Is Mighty - Scorching Fire - Gold Den Arkc Recordsz Soulmedic feat. Jah Thunder - Man Of The Century - Firm And Militant - Jah Kebra Music  Bushman - Show I The Way - Brimstone Riddim Deluxe - Dutty Rock Productions Capleton - Jah Guide My Step - Brimstone Riddim Deluxe - Dutty Rock Productions Mortimer feat. Kabaka Pyramid & Lila Ike - Bruises - From Within - Easy Star Records Protoje & Jahshii - Where We Come From - Ineffable Records Manudigital feat. Shumba Youth - Standing Firm - Digital UK Session - X Ray Production AbiYah Yisrael - Blazzin - Colonized Genocide Riddim - Gwan Chat Entertainment Reemah - Don't Want Nothing - Rymshot Productions Midnite - Bazra - Scheme A Things - Rastafaria Ky-Mani Marley - New Creature - Konfrontation Muzik/DubShot Records Peetah Morgan & Zion I Kings - Who Run The World - Full Bloom Riddim - Zion High Productions Glen Washington - Religion Is Division - Feeling Irie - LTK20 Rechords Sailor Jane - Smooth Operator - Sailor Jane Enterprise Phoenix City All Stars - I Feel The Earth Move/I Feel The Earth Dub - Rocksteady Is King - Happy People Records Dubmatix - Rocksteady Freddie - Rocksteady Freddie - Dubmatix  Sammy Dread w/Nazamba & O.B.F - Evening Love/She Nah Lie/Morning Dub - Dub Quake Records Alborosie - Marcus Dub - Dub Clash - Shengen Clan Phillip Fullwood - Reorganize The Race (Marcus Say) - Words In Dub - Pressure Sounds  Carlton Livingston & Basque Dub Foundation - Marcus Mosiah Garvey/Walls Of Dub - Heartical & BDF Presents: Walls Of Jerusalem: Tribute To Yabby You - Heartical Productions/BDF Linval Thompson w/ JonQuan & Ticklah - Bound To Fall/Judgement Day - Easy Star Records Danny Rank - Stepping On Strong - Summer Records Anthology 1974-1988 - Light In The Attic Records Lee Scratch Perry - Dreadlocks - Black Ark In Dub - VP Records Jacin - Lion Step - Fire Dub Revolution - French Dub Release Max Romeo & Jah Shaka - Kumbia/Kumbia Dub - Far I Captain Of My Ship - Jah Shaka Music Kanka & Vibronics - Ring - Lush Records Vibronics feat. Koko Vega - Lion Knight - Woman On A Mission 2 - Scoops Natural Black & The Cultural Warriors w/ King Alpha - Warrior Fi Jah/Warrior Fi Jah (Vocal Dub) - The Remixes Showcase - Evidence Music Green Lion Crew feat. Roe Summerz - Oouu! - Green Lion Crew  Mykal Rose & Subatomic Sound System feat. Hollie Cook - One Love - Rockin' Like A Champion - DubShot Records Laid Back - Red - Sugar Shack Records Gregory Isaacs - Rumours - Red Rose For Gregory - Ras Records Frankie Paul - Smooth & Nice - Irie Ites 

Journalist David Menconi has documented the people and sounds of North Carolina's music scene for almost three decades. In this episode, Ben and guest co-host Dolph Ramseur speak with David about his book Step It Up and Go: The Story of North Carolina Popular Music, from Blind Boy Fuller and Doc Watson to Nina Simone and Superchunk, and how the music of “The Old North State” is both reflected in, and a reflection of, its people. David Menconi spent 28 years writing for the Raleigh News & Observer and was Piedmont Laureate in 2019. His other works include Ryan Adams: Losering, A Story of Whiskeytown" (University of Texas Press, 2012); "Comin' Right at Ya: How a Jewish Yankee Hippie Went Country, or, the Often Outrageous History of Asleep at the Wheel. (co-written with Ray Benson, University of Texas Press, 2015). You can follow him on twitter at @NCDavidMenconi. Guest co-host Dolph Ramseur is the founder of Ramseur Records and a member of the North Carolina Hall of Fame. If you enjoy this episode, make sure to check out David's second appearance on our show in episode #286 Rounder Records and the Transformation of American Roots Music.  If you're enjoying The Road to Now, please consider joining us on Patreon, giving us a 5 star rating/review on Apple podcasts and sharing this episode with a friend who might also enjoy it. Thank you! This is a rebroadcast of RTN #182, which originally aired on October 19, 2020. This reair was edited by Ben Sawyer.   

On Thursday's show: Former HPD Chief Troy Finner is speaking out about a police department scandal ahead of a forthcoming final report about it.Also this hour: July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, and we discuss the particular issues facing people of color when it comes to mental health and resources available.Then, this month's installment of The Bigger Picture dives into conspiracy theories and theorists and the new film Fly Me To The Moon.And we check in with singer and guitarist Ray Benson of the band Asleep at the Wheel. He has a new single out this week, part of an album out next month that fuses Western swing and reggae.

Sports talk live from Dirty Martin's Place with hosts Ben and Ed Clements.  Guests this week is Grammy winner Ray Benson of Asleep At the Wheel and Mark Brooks.

For some, the process of making music can appear effortless. For others, bringing one's music to life might take decades. The music welling up in the heart and mind of its creator, like a fine wine, or in this case, one of the finest debut albums, by any artist, in any genre, in many decades. One could say that Tommy Taylor has one of those classic “you don't know me, but you've heard me” musician stories. He has spent years as the drummer and backing vocalist behind singer/songwriter (Grammy and Oscar winner) Christopher Cross and guitarist Eric Johnson. Tommy has also played behind: Stevie Ray Vaughan, Charlie Sexton, Will Sexton, Sara Hickman, Charlie and Bruce Robison, Kelly Willis, Jake Andrews, Jerry Jeff Walker, Ray Benson and Shawn Colvin.Tommy has been preparing himself and his music for years to become the album Across The Stars. It is a recording comprised of what Taylor calls “Chekovian vignettes” - nine cinematic stories filtered through a lifetime of insights and emotions, delivered in his tenor voice that falls somewhere between the lilt of Jackson Browne's and the edge of Don Henley. Taylor's lyrics are incredibly personal and incredibly universal simultaneously. Who hasn't felt like the people in your life were there to “Let You Down?” Taylor describes himself as an observer. However, the songs on this album are filled with the stories and experience you get by living - not by watching. At the end of the 9 songs, you are left with a man's personal catharsis, and you are the richer for having had the experience. After years of his friends and colleagues encouraging Tommy to write his songs and get them recorded, Taylor finally went in the studio and started work on the album. With a little help from Christopher Cross, legendary record producer and keyboardist Michael Omartian (Christopher Cross, Donna Summer, Rod Stewart, Amy Grant, Steely Dan, Glen Campbell, Boz Scaggs, Jerry Garcia and Dolly Parton) agreed to play on Tommy's album.  After finishing his work and hearing the final mixes Michael said: “Man, this is a really good album. Everything sounds great. Wonderful songs and the overall production and musicianship is first rate.” That was on top of praise for Taylor's vocals on various tracks, and his declaration that the song “Everybody's Gonna Let You Down” “sounds like a smash.” You might catch yourself singing along to that chorus the very first time you hear it.Michael Omartian's words are a priceless endorsement, especially for an artist whose debut work has taken a few decades to arrive. But in his Across The Stars liner notes, Taylor explains, “This first effort is a culmination of a lifetime of personal ups and downs, and interests and pursuits.” Isn't that a perfect description of a life well-lived? Across the Stars was released on September 22nd, 2023.https://tommytaylor.com/homeSupport the showThanks for listening for more information or to listen to other podcasts or watch YouTube videos click on this link >https://thetroutshow.com/

“A Texas Heroes & Friends Tribute to Randy Travis” has announced additional performers for the upcoming star-studded show at the Texas Trust CU Theatre in Grand Prairie, Texas this Wednesday (Nov. 15). Paul Overstreet, Asleep at the Wheel‘s Ray Benson, Casey Donahew, Pecos & The Rooftop‘s Pecos Hurley, Mike Ryan, Jon Wolfe, Rosie Flores, Waylon Payne, Jolie Holliday and Sonny Burgess have all joined the lineup for the tribute show, which will be filled with many of Travis' 23 No. 1 hits performed live by some of his musical heroes and friends specifically from or greatly associated with the Texas music scene. Texas has been close to Travis' heart since he was a boy, learning about the cowboy lifestyle from his father in rural North Carolina. He always had a special connection with Texas fans and primarily resided in nearby New Mexico in the '90s. In the 2010s, Travis and his wife Mary moved to a ranch in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where they now call home, and have had a deep rooted relationship with the Lone Star State, its culture and its music ever since. A portion of the proceeds from the evening will be donated to the Randy Travis Foundation. The foundation is focused on stroke and aphasia awareness and supporting music education in schools. Previously announced performers include Clay Walker, Cody Jinks, Joe Nichols, Neal McCoy, War Hippies, Braxton Keith, Jacob Tolliver, Whey Jennings, Casey Chesnutt and Garrett Miles. Also, Travis' original touring band will back all of the artists on some of his most enduring songs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray Benson is a national treasure, whose outfit, Asleep at the Wheel, has been spreading the Texas swing gospel for a long damn time. The album from which this recording derives was my gateway drug into a giddy universe of intoxicating joy.  It came out in 1993, and before that time the name of Bob Wills had reverberated around the corridors of my memory, but with this collection of loving renditions of some of his classic hits performed by a line up of Country music's finest practitioners (Marty Stuart, Vince Gill, Lyle Lovett, George Strait, Garth Brooks, Merle Haggard, Dolly Parton…the list goes on, including a surprise appearance by Huey Lewis) the barn had been burned down for good.I could have chosen any of the cuts, but “Big Ball's in Cowtown” is my choice because it makes me smile every time I hear it, starting with the title. I'm not a cowboy (not even an Urban one) and I don't dance, but what the hell. I can picture the whole town gettin' dressed up, coming down to the dance hall ready to celebrate life to the outer reaches, and I want to be right there with ‘em.Bob Wills formulated the recipe for a magic potion, mixing country with Jazz, and the world owes him a debt of thanks. Ray Benson has dedicated his life to it, and I'm grateful.

This week, 8-time Grammy-winner Ray Benson—one of Willie's best friends since moving his Western Swing band, Asleep at the Wheel, to Austin back in 1973...at Willie's urging, no less!—talks about a song Willie and the Wheel cut back in 1999, the Bob Wills classic, “Going Away Party.” Wills was, of course, a hero to both Willie and Ray, as was the song's composer, the great Cindy Walker, who Ray calls one of the single greatest influences on Willie's own songwriting. From there he'll describe fifty years of friendship and collaboration with Willie, with cameos by George Gershwin, Floyd Tillman, and Robert Duvall.

The #1 way you can support our podcast is by visiting our Patreon page!   We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!   Today is Sunday, May 14th, 2023 Carly and I are back with another new episode.    Before we get to today's guest let me invite you once again to go check out our Patreon page and consider becoming a supporter of our little show here for as little as $3 a month.  Just go to the Support the Podcast tab at TheTroubadourPodcast.com and click on our Patreon link.  Carly and I would be eternally grateful as we continue to try to keep our head above water with this thing.   Back in March of 2021 Carly and I released Episode #112 of The Troubadour featuring a western swing band that I knew had a boatload of talent.  The interview featured Ryan Humbert and Emily Bates of the Ohio based band named The Shootouts.  At the time they were promoting their latest record entitled “Bullseye” produced by Chuck Mead.  Well, since that time they've been grinding it out on the road and have cut another record called “Stampede” with Ray Benson and Sam Seifert co-producing.  “Stampede” features guest performances by Ray, Asleep at the Wheel,  Jim Lauderdale, Marty Stuart, Raul Malo and Buddy Miller.  Not exactly a bunch of light-weights!   Today we're catching up with Shootouts frontman Ryan Humbert to hear all about the new record and their debut performance at The Grand Ole Opry on February 24th, 2023 which just also happened to be the day “Stampede” was released.   There're some great conversation in this episode that you won't want to miss so let's get to it!  Here comes Episode #174 of The Troubadour and our visit with Ryan Humbert, frontman of the red hot western swing band, The Shootouts.

Jake Shimabukuro, one of the most exceptional and innovative uke players in the history of the instrument, joins host Janeane on Outside the Box.On November 12th, 2021, the acclaimed Hawai'i-born ‘ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro will release ‘Jake & Friends,' his most creatively ambitious project to-date, featuring collaborations with a who's who of music royalty, from Willie Nelson and Bette Midler to Jimmy Buffett and Kenny Loggins. In terms of size and scope and considering the sheer number of legendary stars who graciously loaned their inimitable talents to the project, ‘Jake & Friends' can only be compared to other benchmark duets albums by the likes of Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett, a shining testament to just how far the singularly gifted Jake has come. Listen to the album's first two singles, “Two High,” featuring Moon Taxi, and “Stardust,” featuring Willie Nelson.Jake's own head spins when looking over his high-wattage guest list featured on the album - Willie Nelson, Bette Midler, Jimmy Buffett, Moon Taxi, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Vince Gill and Amy Grant, Jon Anderson, Ziggy Marley, Warren Haynes, Jack Johnson, Jesse Colin Young, Ray Benson & Asleep at the Wheel, Sonny Landreth, Lukas Nelson, Billy Strings. “I have to pinch myself when I see those names on my own album,” he says. “It's like, ‘Did that really happen?' Making the album was a real challenge, but I'm deeply honored that all of the artists agreed to record with me.”Over the past two decades, Jake has proved that there isn't a style of music that he can't play. While versatility for any musician is impressive, what's remarkable about Jake's transcendent skills is how he explores his seemingly limitless vocabulary – whether it's jazz, rock, blues, bluegrass, folk or even classical – on perhaps the unlikeliest of instruments: the ‘ukulele. Responding to the urgent calls of his fervent imagination, Jake has taken the ‘ukulele to points previously thought impossible, and in the process he's reinvented the applications for this tiny, heretofore underappreciated four-string instrument, causing many to call him “the Jimi Hendrix of the ‘ukulele.”

Golf talk live from Austin, Texas with Ed Clements & Scotty Sayers.  Guests this week to celebrate Willie Nelson's 90th birthday include Asleep At The Wheel's Ray Benson and former PGA Champion and UT All-American Mark Brooks.

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It's a new year Americana Podcast listeners! And with a new year, means new discussions on what makes Americana… well Americana. When we look at this genre, we talk a lot it's history and its future. And over time we've been able to piece together this ongoing timeline and certain elements that are key to its existence. Base influences in songwriting, certain instrumentation, and geography. If you've been a long-time listener, you'd know that many of our previous guests have attributed a great deal of their musical identity to where they learned music from. This of course is a holdover from the new world mentality in the west, where many genres developed due to particularly regional and social integrations over extended periods of time. When looking at Americana we are specifically looking at the European folk trad to bluegrass, blues to rock, and then rock and bluegrass to country as we know it today. That's a lot of words to basically say the place that you identify as home, has as significant of an effect on your musical education as who's albums you choose to listen to growing up. And Kentucky aside, some of the artists that know that best are from Texas and Oklahoma.There's a lot of opinions on the state of Red Dirt Music and Texas Country. Developing as sub genres in the late 80's to early 00's, this very regional brand of music came up in response to commercial country. And I'm not talking Florida Georgia Line commercial, I'm talking Tim McGraw commercial. Who we love. But there's a lot of ups and downs and opinions in the overall conversation but the general one is that Red Dirt and Texas Country became a space for outsiders beyond the Nashville standard. Piggybacking off of the outlaw movement and the historical legacies of artists, particularly Texas native Willie Nelson, these scenes were able to flourish in their respective regions and began to go a bit beyond. They were in a position to challenge the value of industry effect in radio versus organic growth in listenership. They developed loyal followings, local radio play. The works. But due to a long series of unfortunate commercial circumstances, the scenes have presently been relegated very much south of the red river. And I could go on about this, but fortunately this episode you can it straight from the quarter horse's mouth. Americana Podcast speaks with the artists who possibly have the most pertinent opinions on the state of Red Dirt and Texas Country and their weight in the views of Americana music. On this episode we have musical and actual giant Ray Benson from Asleep at The Wheel. Defender of the Dance Hall Randy Rogers, Okie not from Muskogee Jason Boland of Jason Boland and the stragglers, young blood William Beckmann, whip smart Wade Bowan, and philanthropist at heart Josh Abbott. Saddle up and enjoy the show. 

The Shootouts create “country music for people who don't like country.”  Keith, Geoff, and Rufus can confirm.  They got a chance to chat about The Shootouts when lead singer, guitarist, and chief shooter Ryan Humbert stopped by Thunderlove Studio.  The band didn't expect to be back in the studio so soon after the release of their Top 10 Americana album Bullseye. But when one of country music's most legendary artists agrees to produce your next record, you don't say no.   That's what happened when a mutual friend introduced the band to Ray Benson –  longtime frontman and 10-time Grammy-winning founder of Asleep at the Wheel. Just months after the April 2021 release of Bullseye, the Shootouts found themselves hard at work with Benson and co-producer Sam Seifert on the album that would become Stampede.   While it may have come together quickly, the sessions resulted in the group's strongest album yet. Again, Keith, Geoff, and Rufus can confirm.   Stampede is steeped in all things country music – an energetic fusion of Americana, honky tonk and Western swing that will leave you craving more. Not only are the The Shootouts four members front and center, but the list of artists who stopped by to contribute is like an Americana fans wet dream: Asleep at the Wheel (in addition to Ray Benson producing) Buddy Miller Jim Lauderdale Raul Malo (of The Mavericks)  And the legendary Marty Stuart This is a great conversation with a great guy about a great band that has a great album queued up and ready to drop on February 24. Listen as Keith, Geoff, and Ryan talk about all, and we mean ALL, kinds of things. This is a gud'un folks!  Put on your helmet and strap yourselves in! LINKS(the stuff we mention or refer to in the episode) The Shootouts The Shootouts Tour 2023 Country Cast - News Story Jason Isbell Quits CMA   The Shootouts at Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame The Shootouts at Music Box Supper Club  Music Box Supper Club Website Chuck Mead The Mavericks Raul Malo Asleep at the Wheel Ray Benson The Americana Round-Up Radio Show The Summit Radio Station Big Chuck and Little John Michael Stanley Donnie Iris

Tickets are available now and make a great gift, to Salute to Texas, a celebration of Texas Independence at the Shrine of Texas Liberty on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Save the date for this exclusive evening event, and enjoy a delicious array of Texas cuisine, signature cocktails, and live entertainment with country music singer and songwriter Ray Benson and members of “Asleep at the Wheel.” Guests will also get a first look at the Alamo Collections Center and experience the Collector's Journey in a state-of-the-art curatorial environment dedicated to preservation. View the Phil Collins Collection, explore artifacts from the Donald...Article Link

Football and golf talk live from Austin, Texas with Ed Clements & Scotty Sayers from iconic Dirty Martin's Place near the UT Campus.

Correspondent Tom Wilmer met up with music legend, Ray Benson in his tour bus between sets at the Bristol Rhythm and Roots Music Festival in Bristol, Virginia

Ray Padgett is writing a new book that compiles 50+ interviews with musicians and others who've been involved with Bob Dylan's live shows. It's called Pledging My Time, and there is a pre-release Indiegogo campaign running that allows you to pre-order the book and take advantage of special bonus offers. The campaign runs through December 16, 2022 so we talked with Ray to learn more about the book, about the campaign, and to find out what he's learned talking to all these Dylan insiders. Who's in the book?: Jim Keltner, Winton Watson, Benmont Tench, Larry Cambell, Stan Lynch, Early Sound Crew (David Robb, Keith Dircks, Fuzzy Frazer), Billy Cross, Richard Fernandez (Tour Manager), Christopher Parker, John Wurster, Ray Benson, Dickey Betts, Jeff Bridges, Harvey Brooks, Gary Burke, Marshall Crenshaw, Karl Denson, Leslie Dowdall, Ramblin' Jack, Kinky Friedman, Freddy Koella, Barry Goldberg, Spooner Oldham, Michael 'Soy Bomb' Portnoy, Duke Robillard, Fred Tackett, Richard Thompson, Happy Traum, and more. Ray talked with us in Episode 03 about the cover songs made from Time Out Of Mind. He runs the Cover.Me website which reviews and discusses all kinds of cover song performances, and he's published two earlier books, one Cover Me that take a deep dive into twenty of the most iconic cover songs in history (including All Along The Watchtower and Make You Feel My Love), and a 33 1/3 book on Leonard Cohen's tribute album called I'm Your Fan. Ray also runs a must-have Dylan email newsletter called Flagging Down The Double E’s. The newsletter does deep dives into legendary Dylan live shows, and has published some of the musician interviews that will be included in Pledging My Time. LINKS: Pledging My Time Book IndieGoGo Campaign Follow Ray Padgett on Twitter, Instagram Flagging Down The Double E's newsletter (Substack) Check out CoverMe Website Ray's Cover Me book (Amazon) Ray's 33 1/3rd Book: I'm Your Fan The Songs of Leonard Cohen

Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel joins the guys to talk his auction, ACL history and more, we hear from Mike McCarthy and Jerry Jones ahead of the Cowboys big game against the Eagles and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twelve Songs returns after a life-induced hiatus with a good interview with Ray Benson from the Austin-based Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel. We talked in the spring when the band was coming to New Orleans to play Jazz Fest, and you can see my story focusing on the band celebrating 50 years in the game with its Half a Hundred Years album and tour. That tour is always going on or soon to restart, so check your local listings because if they aren't coming to town, they'll get there sooner or later. We talk about COVID, which became very real for the band when members of the band were hit hard by it earlier this year. We also talk about his long-time musical friend Willie Nelson, Benson's admiration for his "Pretty Paper," and hear Christmas music by the band, Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, The Resentments (on a song by one of my favorites, Jon Dee Graham), and Folk Uke, which features Willie Nelson and Arlo Guthrie's daughters.  

"The Carnegie Hall of Western Swing" is just one of many titles that have been bestowed on Tulsa's famed Cain's Ballroom since its opening in the 1920s. It was from this stage that Bob Wills helped introduce Western Swing to the masses, and decades later crowds continue to flock here to take a spin on its legendary dance floor. In this episode, we'll experience this venue's magic on the occasion of Asleep at the Wheel's 50th Anniversary Tour, and hang out backstage with their legendary front man Ray Benson. Former owner Larry Schaeffer also shares stories of some of the more temperamental artists who've passed through including Hank Williams and The Sex Pistols. Author John Wooley is also on hand to provide a little history, while current stewards Chad Rodgers and Brad Harris talk about how they've guided Cain's into the 21st century. Cain's Ballroom Asleep at the Wheel Twentieth Century Honky-Tonk John Wooley --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/evan-stern1/message

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://youtu.be/xnrGlkAM-s0 The legendary Quincy Jones says, One listen and you know… Deborah Silver is the real deal!” Deborah has had a string of hit duets with celebrated artists including Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers, Jack Jones, Freddy Cole, Steve Tyrell, Ann Hampton Callaway, American Idol Casey Abrams and Ray Benson of Asleep At The Wheel. Her upcoming releases include duets with superstars Tony Orlando, Ronnie Millsap, and Jazz icon Diane Schuur. Known for her philanthropic work, Deborah recorded her first album, Pure Silver, to raise funds for a cure for ALS and continues to honor that charitable commitment to help her sister and millions of others diagnosed with that same disease. Her follow up album, The Gold Standards, an out-of-the-box smash, produced by Steve Tyrell entered at #1 on Billboard's Traditional Jazz Albums Chart. Her album “Glitter & Grits” with ``Asleep At The Wheel ``was named Broadway World's Best Commercial Recording, landed the #1 spot on both Traditional Jazz and Western Swing Charts, and #3 on the Top 50 Country Album Chart. Her latest EP, Sunny Side, is an Amazon Best Seller in Jazz. Famed critic Rex Reed writes Deborah Silver's got it all in one package. She's a thrill and a swinging show-biz whirlwind!”  

#710 - Ray Benson Ray Benson is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour! This time we've got a milestone interview. We've got singer-songwriter, recording artist and legend Ray Benson, front man of the famous Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel, which Benson co-founded more than 50 years ago! Not many bands have accomplished what Asleep at the Wheel has, with 10 Grammy wins and a diverse and dedicated fanbase. Their performances are legendary and the group has released more than 2 dozen studio records. Asleep at the Wheel has worked with some of the most legendary artists of all time, both on stage and in the studio. Real quick, please help keep this show going. Go to http://www.thepaulleslie.com/support We thank each and everyone who listens and keeps us rollin'. Okay! The Ray Benson interview, let's go! The Paul Leslie Hour - Helping People Tell Their Stories is a talk show with new episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture. Support The Paul Leslie Hour by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-paul-leslie-hour

In this all Texas episode, Rob is joined by 10 time Grammy winner, Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel. Ray shares his musical upbringing, his early exposure to the Grateful Dead, and how his path crossed with the band on numerous occasions. Ray talks about the differences AND similarities, between Texas Swing music and jambands, in regards to both the music and the fan base. Hear him talk about the important contributions Jerry Garcia made to the world of music, his songwriting inspirations and much much more. We also talk with Joe Faulhaber of the Austin cover band Deadeye and we feature Texas native Blind Willie Johnson in the Black Music Moment. Support the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net) Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themusicplays) https://paypal.me/themusicplays Grateful Sweats Subtle and Unique Dead Inspired Gear Sarno Music Solutions Producing the finest musical instrument audio gear, designed and hand-built in St. Louis, Missouri Blue Jade Audio Mastering St louis's primary audio mastering service since 1999 The Authenticity Academy Get in touch with your authentic self. Offering you online courses and private coaching. CLEAN Store Software driven solutions and concierge service for all of your branding and apparel needs https://www.cleanuniform.com/branding-apparel-store/ Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this all Texas episode, Rob is joined by 10 time Grammy winner, Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel. Ray shares his musical upbringing, his early exposure to the Grateful Dead, and how his path crossed with the band on numerous occasions. Ray talks about the differences AND similarities, between Texas Swing music and jambands, in regards to both the music and the fan base. Hear him talk about the important contributions Jerry Garcia made to the world of music, his songwriting inspirations and much much more.We also talk with Joe Faulhaber of the Austin cover band Deadeye and we feature Texas native Blind Willie Johnson in the Black Music Moment.Support the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themusicplays)https://paypal.me/themusicplaysGrateful SweatsSubtle and Unique Dead Inspired GearSarno Music SolutionsProducing the finest musical instrument audio gear, designed and hand-built in St. Louis, MissouriBlue Jade Audio MasteringSt louis's primary audio mastering service since 1999The Authenticity AcademyGet in touch with your authentic self. Offering you online courses and private coaching.CLEAN Store Software driven solutions and concierge service for all of your branding and apparel needshttps://www.cleanuniform.com/branding-apparel-store/Part of Pantheon Podcasts

In this all Texas episode, Rob is joined by 10 time Grammy winner, Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel. Ray shares his musical upbringing, his early exposure to the Grateful Dead, and how his path crossed with the band on numerous occasions. Ray talks about the differences AND similarities, between Texas Swing music and jambands, in regards to both the music and the fan base. Hear him talk about the important contributions Jerry Garcia made to the world of music, his songwriting inspirations and much much more. We also talk with Joe Faulhaber of the Austin cover band Deadeye and we feature Texas native Blind Willie Johnson in the Black Music Moment. Support the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net) Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themusicplays) https://paypal.me/themusicplays Grateful Sweats Subtle and Unique Dead Inspired Gear Sarno Music Solutions Producing the finest musical instrument audio gear, designed and hand-built in St. Louis, Missouri Blue Jade Audio Mastering St louis's primary audio mastering service since 1999 The Authenticity Academy Get in touch with your authentic self. Offering you online courses and private coaching. CLEAN Store Software driven solutions and concierge service for all of your branding and apparel needs https://www.cleanuniform.com/branding-apparel-store/ Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this all Texas episode, Rob is joined by 10 time Grammy winner, Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel. Ray shares his musical upbringing, his early exposure to the Grateful Dead, and how his path crossed with the band on numerous occasions. Ray talks about the differences AND similarities, between Texas Swing music and jambands, in regards to both the music and the fan base. Hear him talk about the important contributions Jerry Garcia made to the world of music, his songwriting inspirations and much much more.We also talk with Joe Faulhaber of the Austin cover band Deadeye and we feature Texas native Blind Willie Johnson in the Black Music Moment.Support the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themusicplays)https://paypal.me/themusicplaysGrateful SweatsSubtle and Unique Dead Inspired GearSarno Music SolutionsProducing the finest musical instrument audio gear, designed and hand-built in St. Louis, MissouriBlue Jade Audio MasteringSt louis's primary audio mastering service since 1999The Authenticity AcademyGet in touch with your authentic self. Offering you online courses and private coaching.CLEAN Store Software driven solutions and concierge service for all of your branding and apparel needshttps://www.cleanuniform.com/branding-apparel-store/Part of Pantheon Podcasts

Ray Benson, the leader of this iconic Western Swing band, discusses moving to Texas upon Willie Nelson's advice, being a bandleader for over five decades, and his creative spirit that has led to 9 Grammy awards.

Ray Benson is the frontman of the Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel, who have just released their new album Half a Hundred Years to celebrate 50 years of touring.   Ray joins me to discuss how the pandemic affected recording, how they've come to collaborate with a number of well-known musicians like George Straight, Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, Bill Kirchen, Lyle Lovett, as well as what his favorite part of being a musician is.   “If you're a musician, your ears are much more important than your eyes.” - Ray Benson    Time Stamps: 00:00 - Introducing our guest Ray Benson. 05:24 - The difficulties of recording an album during the pandemic. 07:27 - How they managed to record while social distancing. 09:04 - The documentary ‘Get Back' and the challenges of being in a band. 13:01 - The idea behind AATW's new album and the songs that didn't make it there. 14:49 - How Ray met Willie Nelson and the other musicians that made guest appearances on this album. 19:30 - The tour AATW did across the country and the future events that are coming up. 22:38 - How crowds have changed since the beginning of Ray's career.  24:44 - Ray's favorite part of being a musician.    Resources: - Asleep at the Wheel https://www.asleepatthewheel.com/ - Buy Half a Hundred Years by Asleep at the Wheel https://store.asleepatthewheel.com/products/half-a-hundred-years-cd - The Beatles: Get Back https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9735318/   - Better Times https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlfVsm8OEjU - - Willie's Roadhouse https://www.siriusxm.com/channels/willies-roadhouse Connect with Ray Benson: - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/aatw1969 - Facebook https://www.facebook.com/asleepatthewheel - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/asleepatthewheel1970/ Connect with Patrick Scott Armstrong: - IG: @patrickscottarmstrong - https://www.facebook.com/patrickscottvideos/ - patrick@texasrealfood.com Follow The Lone Star Plate: - Follow us on Twitter: @lonestarplateTX - Follow us on Instagram: @lonestarplateTX - Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoneStarPlateTX More From The Lone Star Plate: https://thelonestarplate.com - Texas Real Food: https://www.texasrealfood.com

Ravi Jayakaran is the President and CEO of Medical Ambassadors International which works to sustainably transform communities around the world through Christ-centered partnership, resource assessment, and customized training. Ravi's story begins with his grandfather who left behind a 2000 year family tradition of Hinduism to become one of the first Christians in his community in India. Growing up in the faith, Ravi went on to pursue a degree in veterinary medicine before transitioning to full time work with World Vision. In 2017, he took over leadership of MAI full time. Founded in the late 70s by Dr. Ray Benson, Medical Ambassadors International began as a traditional medical mission-trip style organization with U.S. surgeons providing medical care in Vietnam and several other countries. When Dr. Paul Calhoun took over as President, MAI began to shift from a provision-style ministry to prevention, with notable success. In the ensuing years, that focus began to expand well beyond medicine to a broader community health model now known as community health evangelism (CHE). Today, MAI's model involves beginning with a community assessment, identifying several village leaders who can take an inventory of the community's raw material, learned skills, and human resources. Those leaders then identify their community's greatest needs. Once those needs are identified, MAI provides training so that the community can work towards meeting its own needs with as little external support as possible.  Most importantly, each training curriculum is fused with gospel teaching that points to Christ as the ultimate provider and savior. In each community where the CHE process is implemented, MAI routinely sees large numbers of people come to accept Christ as their own saviour as they work to build and strengthen their community. Over the last few decades, MAI has amassed lesson plans on over 10,000 topics from rabbit rearing to mushroom harvesting to microenterprise to serve over 2600 communities in 75 different countries. And each village has at least 20 native volunteers leading the change in their community. Ravi has amazing insight into what it takes to drive sustainable change and gospel rootedness. Listen now to hear all he had to say!  QUOTES TO REMEMBER “Word and deed need to be in balance. We call that integral mission, or wholistic mission.” “With the resources that they have, what is the best thing to do?” “The drive is constantly to see how we can be more efficient and effective.” “What you put into the center of your development is what drives it. If it's community resources, community ownership, community capacity, that's what will drive it. If you bring in an external big box and drop it there, that's what they'll wait to see driving the process.” “A community must own its own transformation.” LINKS FROM THE SHOW Medical Ambassadors International Dr. Ray Benson – founder of MAI Dr. Paul Calhoun – second president of MAI who shifted focus to prevention Global CHE Network MAI's specialized programs for women, men, the disabled, and children When Helping Hurts by Brian Fikkert and Steve Corbett The Chalmers Center MAI Video: CHE Explained MAI Video: From Then to Now Ravi's book Healing Lives: Post Crisis MAI's virtual vision trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo The Finish Line Community Facebook Group The Finish Line Forum BIBLE REFERENCES FROM THE SHOW Matt 5:14-15 | The Salt and the Light 13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you have a thought about something you heard, or a story to share, please reach out! You can leave a comment below or reach out on our contact page.

Golf and music talk live from Dirty Martin's in Austin, Texas with hosts Ed Clements and Scotty Sayers.  Guest this week is Ray Benson of Asleep At The Wheel. 

In this special episode of Red Dirt America, I talk with my longtime friend Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel. The band is celebrating, to quote Ray, "Half A Hundred Years!" The new album drops tomorrow, then they play ACL Fest and embark on a tour. We look back at the band over the years and even talk about the one thing he won't do again! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chuck-taylor/support

The legend Ray Benson joined us on the show as we talked about the new EP coming out May 28th called, "The Better Times." Asleep at the Wheel is one of the greatest country bands of all-time! Tune in now to hear more as we are presented by Toir Guitars and Bangtail Whiskey!

Golf talk live from Austin, Texas with hosts Scotty Sayers & Ed Clements.  Guests this week are Ray Benson of Asleep At The Wheel, Aaron Siefert of LA Golf Guy, Bob Kinnan-historian at the King Ranch and Muny Conservancy board member Jerry Bell. 

Ray Benson is the leader of the legendary Americana band Asleep At The Wheel. He has won multiple Grammys and collaborated with artists from all over the musical landscape, including Willie Nelson and The Chicks.At the end of October, Ray and Asleep At The Wheel were honored by Austin City Limits with an hour-long special showcasing many of the band's memorable performances on that stage. In this episode, Ray reflects on his career and explains why ACL has been so important to the band. He also tells us about the new album he is wrapping up that will come out in early 2021.This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts

Ray Benson is the leader of the legendary Americana band Asleep At The Wheel. He has won multiple Grammys and collaborated with artists from all over the musical landscape, including Willie Nelson and The Chicks.At the end of October, Ray and Asleep At The Wheel were honored by Austin City Limits with an hour-long special showcasing many of the band's memorable performances on that stage. In this episode, Ray reflects on his career and explains why ACL has been so important to the band. He also tells us about the new album he is wrapping up that will come out in early 2021.

Golf talk live from Austin, Texas with hosts Ed Clements and Scotty Sayers.  Guests this week are Ray Benson of Asleep At The Wheel and Houston Open tournament director Colby Callaway.  Also, a tribute to Sean Connery.  

Weekly golf talk live from Austin, Texas with Ed Clements and Scotty Sayers.  This weeks guest are Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel and broadcasting legend Ron Franklin.

Amy Edwards A360 radio updates Thursday 5/14/20: Local and World Headlines; Why a low-info diet is a good thing; Ray Benson Virtual Bday Party News; the best free movies to stream on YouTube right now; UFO reports are out; and more. Subscribe to the Statesman today!

HAAM's CEO, Reenie Collins, joins today to tell us about what's going on with HAAM and the Austin music community during this unprecedented health crisis, and what you can do to help.

Amy Edwards A360 radio updates Thursday 4/2/20: Local and national updates; Comedor offers meal kits; Ray Benson tests positive; "In Other News" and Patton Oswalt; Toilet Paper trucks explodes near San Antonio; getting your home virus-ready; and more. Subscribe to the digital edition of the Stateman today!

On this week's podcast Andy Langer talks with the Asleep At The Wheel leader about the tricky intersection of music and politics.

An interview with Ray Benson from Asleep At the Wheel, and music from Asleep At the Wheel.