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Air Week: June 22-28, 2026 Chuck Berry, Pt. 3 – 1958 Chuck Berry has been called the “Father of Rock n’ Roll” and with good reason. He took the blues of T-Bone Walker and B.B. King, the guitar riffs of Carl Hogan and mixed it with the fiddle and Western Swing music of Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys. Then he rolled it all into one big sonic blast. Rhythm & Blues become Rock n’ Roll when Chuck Berry began writing songs aimed at teenagers, finally granting them their own music. The “Juke In The Back” presents the final part of a 3 part feature on Chuck Berry’s early career. This week, Matt The Cat focuses on Berry’s recorded and released output during the pivotal year of 1958. He began the year with a bang and the #1 R&B tune “Sweet Little Sixteen.” 1958 was also the year that gave us “Reelin’ and Rockin’,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Around and Around” and “Carol.” Just like in the first parts of this series, this week’s program is packed with some fantastic and seldom-heard instrumentals, showcasing Chuck Berry’s true guitar chops. So dig this final “Juke In The Back” treatment of the legendary “Shakespeare Of Rock n’ Roll,” Chuck Berry. LISTEN BELOW
Send us Fan MailI just might love this interview above any other I've been blessed to do on the Calling to the Good podcast - and the reason for that is the heart that John England brought to it - and his willingness to share about the tough places that shaped his heart.Grab a cup of coffee and sit in on this one - I hope you love it as well!CallingToTheGood.comMay faith guide your compass and fear kiss your back bumper!Hope you'll join me next time on Calling to the Good.CallingToTheGood.com
Air Week: June 15-21, 2026 Chuck Berry, Pt. 2 – 1956-57 Chuck Berry has been called the “Father of Rock n’ Roll” and with good reason. He took the blues of T-Bone Walker and B.B. King, the guitar riffs of Carl Hogan and mixed it with the fiddle and Western Swing music of Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys. Then he rolled it all into one big sonic blast. Rhythm & Blues become Rock n’ Roll when Chuck Berry began writing songs aimed at teenagers, finally granting them their own music. The “Juke In The Back” presents part 2 of a 3 part feature on Chuck Berry’s early career. This week, Matt The Cat presents every studio recording made by Chuck Berry from the middle of 1956 to the end of 1957. We pick up where part 1 left off as the hits continue with “School Day (Ring! Ring! Goes The Bell)” topping the R&B chart during the spring of ’57. We’ll also dig the demo and hit versions of “Rock and Roll Music” as well as some great, but overlooked Berry instrumentals. We end this week’s program with the demo version of “Sweet Little Sixteen” and will pick it up next week on part 3 with the evolution of that important Chuck Berry tune. Don’t miss the “Shakespeare Of Rock n’ Roll” on this week’s “Juke In The Back.” LISTEN BELOW
Air Week: June 8-14, 2026 Chuck Berry, Pt. 1 – 1955-56 Chuck Berry has been called the “Father of Rock n’ Roll” and with good reason. He took the blues of T-Bone Walker and B.B. King, the guitar riffs of Carl Hogan and mixed it with the fiddle and Western Swing music of Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys. Then he rolled it all into one big sonic blast. Rhythm & Blues become Rock n’ Roll when Chuck Berry began writing songs aimed at teenagers, finally granting them their own music. The “Juke In The Back” presents part 1 of a 3 part feature on Chuck Berry’s early career. This week, Matt The Cat explores Chuck Berry’s first full year of recording for the legendary Chess Records in Chicago. We’ll look at his recordings from his first session, held in May, 1955 to his fourth session from April, 1956 and everything in-between. Some of the titles you’ll know by heart, like “Maybellene,” “You Can’t Catch Me” and “Roll Over Beethoven,” but others might be new to your ears, like the eerie “Down Bound Train” and the very bluesy “Wee Wee Hours.” Chuck Berry defined Rock n’ Roll guitar and his influence is felt every time some one picks up a guitar with the intention of tearing the house down. Next week, we’ll finish up 1956 and begin 1957. LISTEN BELOW
June's been flirtin' with rain, and we've been tryin' right along with her. In this Visit, we cool off with a Sweetcorn Milkshake, read a letter from Lance that carries more weight than the envelope suggests, check in on a badger who refuses to quit, and watch Buck Rawlins test out a homemade rain‑makin' mattress contraption. We close with a new tune — “June Keeps Tryin' (And So Do We)” — a little Western Swing encouragement for a dry year.sweetcorn milkshake • wyoming storytelling podcast • western swing waltz • buck rawlins rainmaker • prairie wildlife badger • frontier radio variety show • small‑town letters • indie audio fiction • wyoming summer stories • mattress rainmaking device • heartfelt brother letters • june western swing song
A quiet Memorial Day moment from the Snowball Ranch. Wind in the grass, a flag on the hill, and a few plainspoken words offered among the stones. A Western Swing waltz rises gentle as hope, then fades as horse and rider turn for home.Memorial Day, cowboy storytelling, Western Swing waltz, ranch cemetery, Americana, frontier reflection, acoustic country, Dawson's Den, Snowball Ranch, remembrance, tribute music
This week on the Den, we take a good hard look at all the folks who've decided talkin' is optional. Colt Curd brings in a feller who refuses to use his mouth for anything but breathin', tappin' out his alibis like he's billin' by the emoji. Will tackles a handful of modern terms that sound like they were invented by a committee of tired raccoons, and Critter Corner checks in on the animals who've been communicatin' sideways since long before humans invented “read receipts.” We wrap it all with a Western‑Swing toe‑tapper about sayin' what you mean without ever lettin' your lips get involved.For the wanderers driftin' past the porch: If you're huntin' frontier humor, sideways talkin', critter wisdom, Colt Curd calamity, Western‑Swing mischief, or just a little small‑town radio magic to keep you company on the long road home… well, you've found your stop.
Sometimes a simple story goes sideways — especially when you're an earnest, slightly confused young cowboy just tryin' to do a radio show. This week in the Den, misperceptions run wild, the Buckaroos get bold, and Will ends up blushin' brighter than a Montana sunrise.We kick things off with a heartfelt commercial for the Adaptive Scale — the only measuring device that adjusts itself to your self‑esteem. Will then attempts to settle into a straightforward frontier tale, but the whole thing gets derailed when the Buckaroos seize the moment and break into a tune about him. Our young cowboy host does his best to keep his hat on straight while the boys sing his praises a little louder than he'd prefer.From there, we ride into Red Shirts: Tales of a Wyoming Game Warden, where a misread moment involving Dinah Shore reminds us that even seasoned wardens — and certain Den hosts — can get tangled up in their own assumptions.The episode wraps with the Bighorn Buckaroos' snazzy Western Swing closer, “Out on the Prairie,” sending listeners off with a warm breeze, a wink, and a reminder that life's misunderstandings make for mighty fine stories.Perfect for fans of Americana storytelling, old‑time radio, Wyoming lore, critter wisdom, and Western Swing, Dawson's Den keeps the campfire lit and the stories true
Dawson's Den returns for a bright Easter Tuesday with a full basket of frontier mischief, warmhearted redemption, and springtime swing. We open with a tongue‑twisting visit to Adam's Apple Alliteration Academy, where the sponsor copy gets more slippery than a greased goose. Then it's Part Two of Colt Curd's Chocolate Easter Bunny Caper, as our Dairy Detective follows the cocoa‑crumb trail deeper into the mystery.From there, we ride straight into Buck Rawlins' Easter Gravy Boat Redemption, a small‑town tale of second chances, stubborn pride, and the kind of holiday grace that sneaks up on a man. The theme keeps weaving as Will steps into Word Wrangling With Will, resurrecting three retired words and giving 'em a little frontier shine before they trot back into polite society.A bit of banter with Chance follows—light, springy, and just crooked enough to keep you grinning—before the whole Den eases into a snazzy Western Swing number about Snowball critters helping the Easter Bunny on his rounds.It's cozy Americana, mythic Western storytelling, and old‑time radio charm all braided together for a gentle, good‑humored Easter Tuesday ride.
A chocolate heist, a few bent walls, and a Rocky Mountain Swing to close the night…Part I of Colt Curd: Dairy Detective kicks off “The Case of the Chocolate Easter Bunny Bandits.” Cocoa crumbs, hoofprints, and holiday mischief lead our dairy sleuth into a mystery only the West could cook up.Then Colt Curd himself steps clean out of his own story and into the Den to ask three questions in our segment The Answer Is No. Walls bend. Logic wobbles. The Den remains unshaken.Next, we drift east for a tale from the Broadus Café and its famous Green Plate Special, where the coffee is strong, the locals are stronger, and a traveler might learn something about the land without meaning to.We close with a Rocky Mountain Swing Waltz—part fiddle tune, part love letter to the high country, part reminder that the mountains keep their own time.Dawson's Den is a family‑friendly radio variety show blending frontier storytelling, Western Swing music, small‑town humor, and mythic Americana. Perfect for listeners who love old‑time radio, rural folklore, and stories that feel like they were told beside a warm lamp on a cold night.
Step inside the hearth‑warm world of Dawson's Den, a cozy, frontier‑flavored storytelling podcast blending mythic Americana, old‑time radio charm, and wholesome humor from the heart of Montana. This week's episode brings together everything listeners love about the Den: quirky sponsor spots, critter lore, frontier legends, and a swinging tune to send you home smiling.In this episode, Will welcomes listeners with a bone‑dry, straight‑faced commercial for Blizzard Biscotti, the frontier snack that's treated as real as snow on the Bighorns. From there, Critter Corner returns with a lively look at the Uinta ground squirrel—its habits, its hijinks, and why this little burrower is a true sign of spring across the Mountain West.The storytelling fire burns bright with a new tale of Flint Mallory, a snowstorm, and Bramble's legendary Biscotti Warmer, a contraption whose origins may be as mysterious as the blizzard itself. Expect myth, mischief, and that signature Den blend of sincerity and absurdity.To close out the night, the Bighorn Buckaroos bring the barn roof up with their new Western Swing number, “Snowball Spring Swing,” a toe‑tapping tune perfect for the season's thaw.If you enjoy cozy fiction, frontier storytelling, Americana music, wholesome comedy, or old‑time radio‑style podcasts, Dawson's Den is your weekly place by the fire. Pull up a chair—there's always room at the hearth.
Send us a text“Wasted Wonderland” serves as the title of a great compilation of songs by Bob Collum. A singer-songwriter and guitarist, Bob grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, then spent a couple years in Chicago before making a big change. In 2001, he moved to the UK. Bob's music had already been getting airplay in Europe and not long after moving there, he formed The Welfare Mothers. He also made a lot of friends and connections in England's music community. The list of artists Bob has supported include Dave Alvin, Ron Sexsmith, The Handsome Family, John Wesley Harding, Robbie Fulks, Marshall Crenshaw, Alejandro Escovedo, Amy Rigby, Robert Earle Keen, and Wilko Johnson. He continues to write, record and perform with his current group, simply referred to as…The Bob Collum Band. His music is great – It's UK Americana, but you can hear slices of Western Swing from his time in Tulsa and hours spent at Cain's Ballroom, but also Buddy Holly-esque rockabilly. Stay tuned for – an interview with Bob Collum.Photo by Graeme Bunyan. Check out Graham's work here.More info about Bob Collum is available at bobcollumusic.comBob's music on Bandcamp can be found here.Save on Certified Pre-Owned ElectronicsPlug has great prices on refurbished electronics. Up to 70% off with a 30-day money back guarantee!Find or Sell Guitars and Gear at ReverbFind great deals on guitars, amps, audio and recording gear. Or sell yours! Check out Reverb.comEuclid Records – Buy and sell records.A gigantic selection of vinyl & CDs. We're in St. Louis & New Orleans, but are loved worldwide!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Thanks for listening to Frets with DJ Fey. You can follow or subscribe for FREE at most podcast platforms.And now, Frets is available on YouTube. There are a lot of fun extras like videos and shorts and audio of all episodes. Subscribing for FREE at YouTube helps support the show tremendously, so hit that subscribe button! https://www.youtube.com/@DJFey39 You can also find information about guitarists, bands and more at the Frets with DJ Fey Facebook page. Give it a like! And – stay tuned… Contact Dave Fey at davefey@me.com or call 314-229-8033
Ed Ward and host Nate Wilcox fill in a gap in our discussion of his epic History of Rock & Roll Part 1, 1920-1963, with a look at Bob Wills and Western Swing. We pick up the history of country music where we left off after the Carter Family & Jimmie Rodgers episode and carry on to the 1930s emergence of a distinctive genre in Texas: Western Swing and the man, Bob Wills, who led it to the top of the pop charts, packed dance halls, TV, and movies. GO TO THE LET IT ROLL SUBSTACK TO HEAR THE FULL EPISODE -- The final 15 minutes of this episode are exclusively for paying subscribers to the Let It Roll Substack. Also subscribe to the LET IT ROLL EXTRA feed on Apple, Spotify or your preferred podcast service to access the full episodes via your preferred podcast outlet. We've got all 350+ episodes listed, organized by mini-series, genre, era, co-host, guest and more. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to support the show. Thanks! Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nate Wilcox and Ed Ward continue their discussion of Ed's History of Rock & Roll 1920-1963 with a look at 1955 and 1956. These are the years when the “American Prometheus” brought forth Elvis Presley, when Chuck Berry culturally appropriated Western Swing for his first hit and Hollywood shocked the masses with the first rock and roll movies. As always we'll touch on the non-musical factors that made all this possible -- changing demographics and new musical formats -- as well as a few outside factors that slowed down, but couldn't stop, this musical revolution. GO TO THE LET IT ROLL SUBSTACK TO HEAR THE FULL EPISODE -- The final 15 minutes of this episode are exclusively for paying subscribers to the Let It Roll Substack. Also subscribe to the LET IT ROLL EXTRA feed on Apple, Spotify or your preferred podcast service to access the full episodes via your preferred podcast outlet. We've got all 350+ episodes listed, organized by mini-series, genre, era, co-host, guest and more. Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to support the show. Thanks! Email letitrollpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter. Let It Roll is proud to be part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beneath Tulsa's modern surface lies a history scarred by violence and loss, the kind that leaves stories behind… and sometimes, something more. The 1921 Race Massacre remains one of the darkest moments in American history, its devastation still felt in the foundations of the city. And at the Tulsa Theatre—once linked to the very men who helped ignite that tragedy—people still experience paranormal activity tied to the building's painful past. Some even believe the famed tenor Enrico Caruso left more than an echo behind after his ill-fated visit to the city. At Cain's Ballroom, the home of Western Swing, legends say Bob Wills never really left the building, and then there's the Hex House—the events that unfolded there left a stain so deep that the empty lot itself is still known for strange sensations and an atmosphere people struggle to explain. Karla Cantrell is a Tulsa ghost tour host who spends her nights sharing the stories that refuse to fade. Together, we explore the tragedies that shaped the city and the hauntings that linger long after the headlines ended. This is Part Two of our conversation. #TulsaHauntings #1921RaceMassacre #TulsaTheatreGhosts #CainsBallroom #BobWillsGhost #HexHouse #TulsaHistory #HauntedOklahoma #ParanormalTulsa #GhostTourStories Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:
Beneath Tulsa's modern surface lies a history scarred by violence and loss, the kind that leaves stories behind… and sometimes, something more. The 1921 Race Massacre remains one of the darkest moments in American history, its devastation still felt in the foundations of the city. And at the Tulsa Theatre—once linked to the very men who helped ignite that tragedy—people still experience paranormal activity tied to the building's painful past. Some even believe the famed tenor Enrico Caruso left more than an echo behind after his ill-fated visit to the city. At Cain's Ballroom, the home of Western Swing, legends say Bob Wills never really left the building, and then there's the Hex House—the events that unfolded there left a stain so deep that the empty lot itself is still known for strange sensations and an atmosphere people struggle to explain. Karla Cantrell is a Tulsa ghost tour host who spends her nights sharing the stories that refuse to fade. Together, we explore the tragedies that shaped the city and the hauntings that linger long after the headlines ended. #TulsaHauntings #1921RaceMassacre #TulsaTheatreGhosts #CainsBallroom #BobWillsGhost #HexHouse #TulsaHistory #HauntedOklahoma #ParanormalTulsa #GhostTourStories Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:
We'll be rolling back our Hillbilly Wayback Machine to the year 1950 for romance in high pants at the barn dance. Country music really hadn't yet caught on as a genre so a lot of the music we'll share today had the misfortune of being coined “hillbilly music”; a blend of silver screen cowboy nostalgia for the lone prairie alongside swinging arrangements and occasional ballads of the heart. You even had yourself some down-home novelty and syncopated vocals that looked out at that land beyond the sun where the tumbleweeds bounced across the horizon. Without further waxing of the poetic, we'll let you know that you'll be treated to some very best from under the blanket of the prairie sky including the likes of Smiley Burnette, Jimmy Wakely, Tin Ear Tanner, Zeb Turner and Leon Chappel. These weren't necessarily the big hits but they were honky tonk and jukebox favorites. Drop in and find out.
Alisa and Keren sit down with Valarie Nelson, Laira Card and Shannon Dennis to discuss The 1963 movie Bye Bye Birdie. Concert: Jody Nix Sat - Aug 30, 2025 - 7:30pm CDT Jody Nix, a well established artist in the great State of Texas gives Glory and Thanks to God for the talent, and the ability to use it to play music that he dearly loves. A true Traditional Country Music and Western Swing artist, he has been in the business 64 years. He has played dances and shows all over Texas and parts of the southwest. He leads one of the finest dance bands in Texas, they fill the floor on every song! https://lyricperformingartscompany.thundertix.com/events/243871 Concert: Dallas Brass Saturday, September 6, 2025 - 7:30 PM CDT The Dallas Brass SPONSORED BY THE YANTIS FAMILY is an amazing American brass quintet! Its repertoire contains patriotic music, classical, and romantic, and others! The seven members of the group include Michael D. Levine (director), Brian Neal (trumpet), Luis Cárdenas (trumpet), Juan Berrios (horn), Ryan Christianson (trombone), Paul Carlson (tuba), and Craig Hill (percussion). https://lyricperformingartscompany.thundertix.com/events/243868 Our Presenting Sponsor for this episode is Donnie Evetts Local Real Estate Professional with The Followwell Property Group Keller Williams. Make buying or selling easy, Call Donnie Evetts. 325-998-5575!
Keren sits down with Jennifer, Sam and Shade for a new series Lyric Widows Club.(no one dies) Zak Webb In Concert Sat - Aug 23, 2025 - 7:30pm CDT Zak Webb "Notes, Chords, and Rhythm Concert" features all original music! This rare concert will showcase a variety of new and previously released songs highlighting the incredible talent of Zak Webb Music! https://lyricperformingartscompany.thundertix.com/events/250690 Concert: Jody Nix Sat - Aug 30, 2025 - 7:30pm CDT Jody Nix, a well established artist in the great State of Texas gives Glory and Thanks to God for the talent, and the ability to use it to play music that he dearly loves. A true Traditional Country Music and Western Swing artist, he has been in the business 64 years. He has played dances and shows all over Texas and parts of the southwest. He leads one of the finest dance bands in Texas, they fill the floor on every song! https://lyricperformingartscompany.thundertix.com/events/243871 Our Presenting Sponsor for this episode is Donnie Evetts Local Real Estate Professional with The Followwell Property Group Keller Williams. Make buying or selling easy, Call Donnie Evetts. 325-998-5575!
Send us a textWith a twinkle in his eyes that reminded me of Johnny Gimble and a smile like that of Bob Wills, Jason Roberts took us on a journey down the road of where it all began for him. We talked a little Willie, we talked a little George, and of course we spent a little time Asleep at the Wheel, and then he played us out with a tune called
Keren sits down with Kevin and Nikki to chat about their relationship and how the lyric plays a role in it. Zak Webb In Concert Sat - Aug 23, 2025 - 7:30pm CDT Zak Webb "Notes, Chords, and Rhythm Concert" features all original music! This rare concert will showcase a variety of new and previously released songs highlighting the incredible talent of Zak Webb Music! https://lyricperformingartscompany.thundertix.com/events/250690 Concert: Jody Nix Sat - Aug 30, 2025 - 7:30pm CDT Jody Nix, a well established artist in the great State of Texas gives Glory and Thanks to God for the talent, and the ability to use it to play music that he dearly loves. A true Traditional Country Music and Western Swing artist, he has been in the business 64 years. He has played dances and shows all over Texas and parts of the southwest. He leads one of the finest dance bands in Texas, they fill the floor on every song! https://lyricperformingartscompany.thundertix.com/events/243871 Our Presenting Sponsor for this episode is Donnie Evetts Local Real Estate Professional with The Followwell Property Group Keller Williams. Make buying or selling easy, Call Donnie Evetts. 325-998-5575!
Keren, Drex, Shannon and some guy sit down with Alisa to play the children's game MASH with her. (for her first time somehow) Magician: Zak Mirz Sat Aug 9, 2025 Zak Mirs is a first-generation American as his parents immigrated from Iran and Afghanistan. Growing up, Zak turned to magic as an escape from reality and he found it was something he could share. Today as a professional magician, Zak tours worldwide with his stage show to share wonder and the message of hope with his audiences! https://lyricperformingartscompany.thundertix.com/events/243872 Zak Webb In Concert Sat - Aug 23, 2025 - 7:30pm CDT Zak Webb "Notes, Chords, and Rhythm Concert" features all original music! This rare concert will showcase a variety of new and previously released songs highlighting the incredible talent of Zak Webb Music! https://lyricperformingartscompany.thundertix.com/events/250690 Concert: Jody Nix Sat - Aug 30, 2025 - 7:30pm CDT Jody Nix, a well established artist in the great State of Texas gives Glory and Thanks to God for the talent, and the ability to use it to play music that he dearly loves. A true Traditional Country Music and Western Swing artist, he has been in the business 64 years. He has played dances and shows all over Texas and parts of the southwest. He leads one of the finest dance bands in Texas, they fill the floor on every song! https://lyricperformingartscompany.thundertix.com/events/243871 Our Presenting Sponsor for this episode is Donnie Evetts Local Real Estate Professional with The Followwell Property Group Keller Williams. Make buying or selling easy, Call Donnie Evetts. 325-998-5575!
The Western Swing is in the books, and what a wild ride it was! On this episode of Life's a Drag, we break down the final leg of the Swing, from jaw-dropping, record-breaking runs to the shake-ups that no one saw coming. Plus, we talk about NHRA's bold new Friday night broadcast setup — did it deliver the hype, or fall flat? With the Countdown to the Championship looming, we also preview the playoff picture: who's peaking at the right time, who's on the bubble, and who might play spoiler. Buckle up, because the real race starts now!
We discuss SVG's most recnt dominace in NASCAR, IHRA kicks off their Nitro Championship, the Western Swing kicks off in the NHRA, we review the F1 Movie and discuss the recent car meet accident at Birswood.
#NHRA #DragRacing #Fastcars Get ready for an electrifying WFO Radio livestream hosted by Joe Castello, as he previews the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals, happening July 18-20, 2025! This high-octane episode features special guests Matt Hartford, a standout Pro Stock driver fresh off his GETTRX Pro Stock All-Star Callout win, and Funny Car rookie Dylan Winefsky, bringing fresh energy to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. Join Joe as he dives into the excitement of the upcoming event, kicking off the NHRA's Western Swing with nitro-fueled action, including Friday night qualifying under the lights and the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge. Expect in-depth race insights, driver interviews, and Joe's signature motorsports passion, all set against the thrilling backdrop of Pacific Raceways. Tune in to WFO Radio on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform to catch the action and get pumped for one of the most exhilarating weekends in NHRA's 36-year history at this iconic venue! 🎙️🚨 Don't miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications!
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.
Live community theatre production of an adapted radio play, "Empire Builders - Glacier Park." Prerecorded introduction followed by live audio recorded onstage at Chicago's Den Theatre on 8/20/2022, lightly edited for broadcast. Two musical numbers: "Old Montana" (cowboy ballad) and "Mike's Place" (hot Western Swing). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us a textEnjoy this interview with Cary Ginell - a veteran radio broadcaster, folklorist, and author of ten books on American music. He is an award-winning writer and music historian who took a moment to sit down with host, Kelly Hurd, recently and discuss the beginnings of the western swing music genre.Through Cary's reminiscing about the days of Milton Brown, Bob Wills, and the Light Crust Doughboys, you'll feel as if you stepped back into the 1930s!Get to know Milton Brown and Bob Wills a little better through the insights of Cary Ginell.* And in the opinion of Kelly Hurd - Bob Wills is still the king, of Western Swing!May faith guide your compass and fear kiss your back bumper! Hope you'll join me next time on Calling to the Good. CallingToTheGood.com
On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the legends and lingering spirits of Cain's Ballroom, one of Tulsa's most iconic—and possibly most haunted—venues. Once the stomping ground of Western Swing legend Bob Wills, the ballroom still echoes with ghostly fiddle strings, phantom applause, and doors that lock all by themselves. But are these the signs of lingering spirits or the acoustics of an aging, memory-soaked hall? From the early days of oil-boom dance crowds to today's indie rock revival, Cain's Ballroom has never truly gone quiet. Join us as we explore its rich history, chilling encounters, and the unshakable feeling that someone—maybe everyone—is still listening from beyond the veil.
On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the legends and lingering spirits of Cain's Ballroom, one of Tulsa's most iconic—and possibly most haunted—venues. Once the stomping ground of Western Swing legend Bob Wills, the ballroom still echoes with ghostly fiddle strings, phantom applause, and doors that lock all by themselves. But are these the signs of lingering spirits or the acoustics of an aging, memory-soaked hall? From the early days of oil-boom dance crowds to today's indie rock revival, Cain's Ballroom has never truly gone quiet. Join us as we explore its rich history, chilling encounters, and the unshakable feeling that someone—maybe everyone—is still listening from beyond the veil.
Send us a textIt was Mother's Day at Joey and Sherry McKenzie's house down in Texas. Bob Wills' daughter, Carolyn, was there as well - when Joey McKenzie of The Western Flyers took time to sit down for a little one-on-one interview about how a fiddle-loving youth from Oregon stepped into his dream of Western Swing and found the love of his life as well!The Western Flyers | Western Swing & Country BandMay faith guide your compass and fear kiss your back bumper! Hope you'll join me next time on Calling to the Good. CallingToTheGood.com
Send us a textBob Wills passed from this life on May 13, 1975, and almost 50 years to the day, I got to sit down with the daughter of the King of Western Swing - Carolyn Wills - to reminisce about her childhood, talk about what it was like at her house growing up, as well as celebrate her new success as an award-winning author with her children's book, "Glory Be! It's Punkin's Story!" about her father's horse, Punkin'.Many thanks to the folks at the Cowtown Birthplace of Western Swing Festival and its founder, Mr. Michael Markwardt for sponsoring this Western Swing series on Calling to the Good!For tickets to their annual Western Swing festival in Fort Worth, Texas each year check out their website at BirthplaceOfWesternSwing.com!To order a copy of Carolyn's children's book visit BobWills.comCallingToTheGood.com
Austin duo Pendulum Hearts take over stages with their blend of Western Swing and rockabilly, filled-out by a rotating cast of characters to round out the rhythm section and sprinkle in soloists. The beat of Pendulum Hearts comes from guitarist and vocalist Chase Risinger and fiddle player Tony Perez. They're sweat-inducing, boot-scooting live shows are […] The post Pendulum Hearts: “Cocaine Cowboy” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Morey Sullivan is a legend in his own time. He brought the band that Hank Thompson later dubbed The Brazos Valley Boys - and they are still playing good music today!Join us down at Good Time Charlee's in Pawhuska, Oklahoma as Morey Sullivan and host, Kelly Hurd, talk about how it all began with Hank Thompson and where it's all headed today!Also, Hank Thompson's Brazos Valley Boys will be playing at the 2025 Pawhuska Western Swing Festival the weekend of November 14-15. Find out more at PawhuskaWesternSwingFestival.com!CallingToTheGood.com
Fashion designers in northwest Arkansas are forging a new path after a supporting organization folds. Also, Matt McGowan explains that his new novel, “Western Swing,” includes a young man seeking his own new path. Plus, news from Michael Tilley with Talk Business and Politics.
If you haven't already tuned in toAmerican Country Network(ACN), after listening to this episode you just might want to, because ACN is airing original country music content that you're gonna love!We have two of the network's creatives on Calling to the Good today and they are also BOTH performing at the upcoming Cowtown Birthplace of Western Swing Festival in Fort Worth, Texas in November!Steve Markwardt and Curt Ryle of Clarksville Creative Soundshareabout their new show, "Small Town Sound," on ACN, as well as give a little insight on Country Music and its roots in Western Swing!AND - we've even included a word from Tucker Carlson on this one!I'm Kelly Hurd, your host - and consider yourself invited to join us!Thank you to the Cowtown Birthplace of Western Swing Festival for sponsoring our Western Swing series!Find out more at:BirthplaceOfWesternSwing.comCallingToTheGood.comACNCountry.com
Hey y'all!Let's do a little Calling to the Good!Pull up a chair and join us around a table in the historic Guthrie Depot as the "boys" of Oklahoma Swing talk a little Bob Wills, limousines, Reba, barn fiddlin', dozens of dollars, and the journey that brought them together to revive Western Swing music north of the Red River!May all your pastures be belly-deep, your cattle be tick-fat, and may the good Lord take a liking to ya!Are you listening, Henry? ;)Oklahoma Swing band members:Greg BurgessHenry BurgessBobby BakerJoe SettlemiresRichard SharpBo Posey Steve Shortmissing: John BlairCallingToTheGood.comBirthplaceOfWesternSwing.comPawhuskaWesternSwingFestival.com
When you get five Kentucky gentlemen together, you just never know where the conversation might go...I enjoyed every minute of visiting with The Honkytonk Wranglers as part of our Western Swing music series brought to you by the Cowtown Birthplace of Western Swing Festival!Turn the volume up and get to know Sethro, Clayton, Scooter, Spencer, and Josh. You just might like a little Bone Stock Honkytonk music, as they call it - and you'll get the chance to listen to some because The Honkytonk Wranglers graciously allowed me to include their video of Crazy Arms in the video version of this episode.I'm your host, Kelly Hurd, and I most definitely approve of this content! Enjoy!
Dravon was the eldest of the three kids and would sometimes hear her mom crying at night. That was really hard for Dravon because she knew how hard her mother had worked and how much she gave up in order to give her children a solid family foundation and a good education. So Dravon was afraid to disappoint her mom because of all the sacrifices her mom had made for the family. Now, Davon is a doctor, an author and a Life Coach. She has so much to thank her mother for, including how her mom instilled in her the power of positive thinking, hard work the power of forgiveness.In Dravon's new book, “Forgiveness: The Pathway to Happiness,” she shares her expertise and personal experience with forgiveness. She teaches that "it is not denial, amnesia, or even reconciliation, but a pathway to peace and a lifetime practice." A few inspirational influencers include Oprah Winfrey, Miya Angelou and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale.As a young child, my guest's journey began in poverty on the South Side of Chicago. Though she had always dreamt of a career on the stage, Dravon went on to earn a doctorate in pharmacy from Creighton University and has worked as a pharmacist for over 30 years. A leader in the healthcare industry , she is the recipient of the Secretary McDonough Coin of Recognition for her leadership efforts to combat the COVID pandemic.Along with her medical career and theatrical aspirations, Dr. Dravon has always had a keen interest in personal development. After reading Norman Vincent Peale's The Power of Positive Thinking in college, she went on to make a lifelong study of the power we all have to create the life we want.Ruby wasn't all hard work and business. Because of her Southside of Chicago roots, she was the queen of "Chicago Steppin.' Chicago Steppin', which I was not familiar with until Dravon shared this story of her mom's love of dancing, is a unique and improvisational partner dance, originated in Chicago's Southside and is rooted in soul, jazz, and R&B music, with influences from styles like the Chicago Bop, Lindy Hop, and Western Swing.Dr. Jame's says her mother always instilled in her children to "be dogmatic and be committed to something." Ruby was unwavering, reflects James. "Her commitment to success was the endgame!"SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:Instagram- @everydaypeaceFacebook-www.facebook.com/everydaypeacewithdrdravonjames/Twitter- @drdravonjamesLinkedIn - @DrDravonJameshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-dravon-james-84b59a208/ "Should Have Listened To My Mother" is an ongoing conversation about mothers/female role models and the roles they play in our lives. Jackie's guests are open and honest and answer the question, are you who you are today because of, or in spite of, your mother and so much more. You'll be amazed at what the responses are.Gina Kunadian wrote this 5 Star review on Apple Podcast:SHLTMM TESTIMONIAL GINA KUNADIAN JUNE 18, 2024“A Heartfelt and Insightful Exploration of Maternal Love”Jackie Tantillo's “Should Have Listened To My Mother” Podcast is a treasure and it's clear why it's a 2023 People's Choice Podcast Award Nominee. This show delves into the profound impact mother and maternal role models have on our lives through personal stories and reflections.Each episode offers a chance to learn how different individuals have been shaped by their mothers' actions and words. Jackie skillfully guides these conversations, revealing why guests with similar backgrounds have forged different paths.This podcast is a collection of timeless stories that highlight the powerful role of maternal figures in our society. Whether your mother influenced you positively or you thrived despite challenges, this show resonates deeply.I highly recommend “Should Have Listened To My Mother” Podcast for its insightful, heartfelt and enriching content.Gina Kunadian"Should Have Listened To My Mother" would not be possible without the generosity, sincerity and insight from my guests. In 2018/2019, in getting ready to launch my podcast, so many were willing to give their time and share their personal stories of their relationship with their mother, for better or worse and what they learned from that maternal relationship. Some of my guests include Nationally and Internationally recognized authors, Journalists, Columbia University Professors, Health Practitioners, Scientists, Artists, Attorneys, Baritone Singer, Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist, Activists, Freighter Sea Captain, Film Production Manager, Professor of Writing Montclair State University, Attorney and family advocate @CUNY Law; NYC First Responder/NYC Firefighter, Child and Adult Special Needs Activist, Property Manager, Chefs, Self Help Advocates, therapists and so many more talented and insightful women and men.Jackie has worked in the broadcasting industry for over four decades. She has interviewed many fascinating people including musicians, celebrities, authors, activists, entrepreneurs, politicians and more.A big thank you goes to Ricky Soto, NYC based Graphic Designer, who created the logo for "Should Have Listened To My Mother".Check out our website for more background information: https://www.jackietantillo.com/Or more demos of what's to come at https://soundcloud.com/jackie-tantilloLink to website and show notes: https://shltmm.simplecast.com/Or Find SHLTMM Website here: https://shltmm.simplecast.com/Listen wherever you find podcasts: https://www.facebook.com/ShouldHaveListenedToMyMotherhttps://www.facebook.com/jackietantilloInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/shouldhavelistenedtomymother/https://www.instagram.com/jackietantillo7/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-tantillo/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@ShouldHaveListenedToMyMother
Celebrating 19 years of this podcast with some of the host's favorite records, along with some memories of the show's origin. Songs include: Right Or Wrong by Bob Wills, Cherokee by Sarah Vaughn, Devil Got My Woman by Skip James, In a Mist by Frankie Traumbaur, The Half Of It Dearie Blues by Fred Astaire and Once In a While by Louis Armstrong.
This is one epic conversation!Here we were in the historic Stampede Dance Hall on the Snyder Highway outside of Big Springs, Texas with none other than Jody Nix - a legend in Texas dance hall music.We talked about his being invited to be part of the last Bob Wills album ever recorded - "For the Last Time" - as well as about growing up with the King of Western Swing coming over to his house after becoming friends with Jody's father, Hoyle Nix.Jody even brought Bob Wills' original fiddle to the Stampede that day, and took it out and played it!Enjoy this insightful look back into the days of the beginnings of Western Swing, as well as an inspiring look into the life of Mr. Jody Nix, himself!Thank you to Cowtown Birthplace of Western Swing Festival and Mr. Mike Markwardt for sponsoring this Western Swing series on the Calling to the Good podcast!Find out more about their festival at: BirthplaceOfWesternSwing.com!Host: Kelly Hurd
Jake Hooker and Tommy Hooker have been making dance music for decades and managed to stay true-to-self in the Western Swing industry while putting their own stamp on it and calling it Texas Swing!Around a wooden table over a cup of coffee, host Kelly Hurd, joined Jake and Tommy in the Hooker's guest house/music studio for a conversation that will stand the test of time and one that was definitely "Calling to the Good!"Be sure to subscribe to the Calling to the Good podcast because there's more to come!Also, if you're a Western Swing music lover, you'll want to follow the Cowtown Birthplace of Western Swing Facebook and Instagram pages!
Over the past 25 years, Texas music legend - Dave Alexander - has established himself as one of today's most sought-after Country and Western Swing performers!When Dave is not performing with his own award-winning Big Texas Swing Band, you'll find him touring and recording with such artists as George Strait, Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Sheryl Crow, Asleep At The Wheel, Tracy Byrd, Randy Travis, Dwight Yoakam, and LeAnn Rimes. Dave will also be one of the performers at the 2025 annual Cowtown Birthplace of Western Swing Festival taking place on November 6-9th in Fort Worth, Texas at the historic National Hall.Host, Kelly Hurd will make sure it's entertaining and pull you right into the conversation! Get ready to smile and enjoy a moment of Calling to the Good!
The award-winning multi-talented Sensei of Swing Eric Diamondgives us an update of his best-selling release “All of Me” featuring the titletrack, “I've Got a New Heartache”, “Bring Me Sunshine” plus a sneak peek intohis upcoming 3rd release for 2025! Eric began his amazing career at 15making the finals of the Jimmy Dean Country Showdown, played locally in SantaFe and Durango, CO until 21, fronted Eric Diamond & The Rocky MountainPlayboys and played with Cowtown Swing later moving to Nashville, plus amulti-award winner as the most western swing played on the radio, PeopleMagazine's People of Country at #10, Heroes of Western Swing from Gov. Abbott, '24Entertainer of the Year with Tom Ousley and inducted into the Western SwingHall of Fame in Sacramento, CA! Check out the amazing Eric Diamond on all majorplatforms andwww.ericdiamondmusic.comtoday! #ericdiamond #senseiofswing #westernswing #ericdiamondmusic #allofme#ivegotanewheartache #bringmesunshine #jimmydeancountryshowdown #peoplemagazine#heoresofwesternswing #govenorabbott #entertaineroftheyear #tomousley #westernswinghalloffame#spreaker #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute#rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerericdiamond#themikewagnershowericdiamond
The award-winning multi-talented Sensei of Swing Eric Diamondgives us an update of his best-selling release “All of Me” featuring the titletrack, “I've Got a New Heartache”, “Bring Me Sunshine” plus a sneak peek intohis upcoming 3rd release for 2025! Eric began his amazing career at 15making the finals of the Jimmy Dean Country Showdown, played locally in SantaFe and Durango, CO until 21, fronted Eric Diamond & The Rocky MountainPlayboys and played with Cowtown Swing later moving to Nashville, plus amulti-award winner as the most western swing played on the radio, PeopleMagazine's People of Country at #10, Heroes of Western Swing from Gov. Abbott, '24Entertainer of the Year with Tom Ousley and inducted into the Western SwingHall of Fame in Sacramento, CA! Check out the amazing Eric Diamond on all majorplatforms andwww.ericdiamondmusic.comtoday! #ericdiamond #senseiofswing #westernswing #ericdiamondmusic #allofme#ivegotanewheartache #bringmesunshine #jimmydeancountryshowdown #peoplemagazine#heoresofwesternswing #govenorabbott #entertaineroftheyear #tomousley #westernswinghalloffame#spreaker #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute#rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerericdiamond#themikewagnershowericdiamond
Two pals who love hockey and teaching high school get together weekly to talk shop on stories around the NHL, the PWHL, College Hockey, and this week in the Florida Panthers Hockey Club. This week Tori and Guillermo are back to talk all things NHL and Panthers as the panthers head out for their annual pilgrimage to the west coast
Hörspiel-Country Musical · Zum Star wurde der König des westlichen Schwungs alias Spade Cooley Anfang der 1940er Jahre mit "Shame on you". Fortan bezeichnete er sich selbst als King of Western Swing. In den gut 35 Jahren seiner Karriere erlebte Spade Cooley den Aufstieg und Fall auf besonders dramatische Weise. | Von Britta Höper | Nach einer Idee von Ulrich Bassenge | Mit Peter Lohmeyer, April Hailer, Reiner Schöne, Frank Spilker u.a | Musik: Ulrich Bassenge, Reinhard Bassenge, Jörn Bösel, Henning Eichler, Thomas Frömming, G-Rag, Ulrike Glinsböckel, Peter Holzapfel, Andre Huthmann | Komposition: Ulrich Bassenge | Regie: Leonhard Koppelmann | BR 2004
Two pals who love hockey and teaching high school get together weekly to talk shop on stories around the NHL, the PWHL, College Hockey, and this week in the Florida Panthers Hockey Club. This week Tori and Guillermo are back to talk all things NHL and Panthers
Two pals who love hockey and teaching high school get together weekly to talk shop on stories around the NHL, the PWHL, College Hockey, and this week in the Florida Panthers Hockey Club. This week Tori and Guillermo are back, in person no less, to chat about our Western swing and our inability to stay up after 11pm.
Spade Cooley was the King of Western Swing, but when his career dried up, he turned his fury on his petrified wife. Matt heads to the basement with his band Mr. Pescado, plugs in his amp, and says goodbye with a song.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.