Dennis Huffman

The Musical Tapestry of Texas: Past and Present

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Celebrating the rich musical heritage of Texas by looking back at its history, interviewing current musicians that are adding to its legacy, and playing live music from those artists. Recorded live at the Fat Cat Lounge and Cafe in Smithville, Tx, just outside of Austin this podcast features celebrated musicians in all genres from the Central Texas area and beyond. Each episode spotlights one key figure in the musical history of Texas followed by a discussion with an artist in the same genre. These conversations examine the careers of the guest, their inspirations and influences and what the f...

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Episode Four- Conjunto Music and The Jimenez Family featuring Ernie Durawa 05.07.2022 58:47

Send us Fan Mail In this Episode we look back at how Conjunto Music evolved from Mexican ranchero music and German Polka Music in Texas. We examine the Jimenez family called the First Family of the Accordion as first Patricio, then his son Santiago, then his sons Flaco Jimenez and Santiago Jimenez Jr. helped create this style of music and have kept it alive for the last hundred years. Our intervie...

Episode Three: Leadbelly featuring Chris Duarte 02.06.2022 51:22

Send us Fan Mail This episode explores the life of Folk and Blues Singer Leadbelly, then continues with an interview with Guitar Icon Chris Duarte. Chris discusses his early career, struggles on the road, and his influences and inspirations. We finish the show with a live rendition of Chris's song "Make Me Feel So Right"

Episode Two: Janis Joplin featuring Blue Midnight 22.04.2022 55:46

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we highlight the life and death of Rock icon Janis Joplin, then talk to blues/rock band Blue Midnight and finish with an acoustic stripped down version of Me and Bobby Magee.

Episode One: Blind Lemon Jefferson featuring Larry Wilson 30.03.2022 40:08

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we first examine the birth of the blues in Texas and the life of Blind Lemon Jefferson. We follow that with an interview with guitarist and singer Larry Wilson, where he discusses his career, influences, and shares stories from his life on the road. Larry finishes the show with a stripped down live rendition of his song "The Distance"