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ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Asleep<\/a>

Asleep At The Wheel<\/p><\/div>\n

Our hosts will be back, of course! Asleep at the Wheel has a long-standing tradition of \u201ckeeping Western Swing alive\u201d (Wall Street Journal) and introducing the genre to a new generation. Frontman Ray Benson calls it \u201cjazz with a cowboy hat,\u201d and the unique combination of American blues, swing and traditional fiddling elements, along with its demanding musical chops, is what drew him to this style of American roots music back in 1970. A quick scan of awards, such as \u201cTouring Band of the Year\u201d (CMAs, 1976) and \u201cLifetime Achievement in Performance\u201d (Americana Music Awards 2009), not to mention being 10-time Grammy Award winning, reflects the reputation of the band\u2019s musicianship in the studio and on the road.<\/p>\n

Taking a page from Bob Wills\u2019 book, the band has constantly toured at a national level throughout its history with anywhere from 7-15 of the finest players Ray Benson could talk into jumping on the bus to play a string of dates. The alumni roster is well over 80+ members, and includes an impressive list of musicians who have gone on to perform with artists such as Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Lyle Lovett, Ryan Adams, and many more. Currently traveling as an 8-piece band, \u201cThe Wheel plays music that is timeless, infectious, and is meant for dancing\u201d (Dallas Observer, 2014) – and there\u2019s no better place to experience them live than on the Texas Dance Hall Tour!<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.asleepatthewheel.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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DALE WATSON<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Dale<\/a>

Dale Watson<\/p><\/div>\n

We are also excited to welcome back the Texas Troubadour, Dale Watson! Dale has flown the flag for classic honky-tonk for over two decades. He\u2019s christened his brand of American roots \u201cAmeripolitan\u201d to differentiate it from current crop of Nashville-based pop country. The Alabama-born, Texas-raised Watson is a country music maverick, a true outlaw who stands alongside Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and George Strait as one of the finest country singers and songwriters from the Lone Star State.<\/p>\n

Since the release of El Rancho Azul in 2013, Watson\u2019s profile has risen considerably via appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman (CBS), Austin City Limits and The Sun Sessions (PBS) and as a guest on NPR\u2019s Wait Wait… Don\u2019t Tell Me. A veteran touring artist and consummate entertainer, he is on the road more than 300 days a year. He also put his money where his heart is and took over ownership of two struggling Texas honky-tonks, the Little Longhorn Saloon in Austin (home of Chicken $#!+ Bingo) and The Big T Roadhouse in St. Hedwigs (outside San Antonio). If not on the road, he and His Lone Stars perform at one of them each Sunday.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.dalewatson.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u201cBRUCE & KELLY\u201d – BRUCE ROBISON & KELLY WILLIS<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Bruce<\/a>

Bruce & Kelly<\/p><\/div>\n

They fell in love while harmonizing together, though it took them until 2013 to release their first officially billed joint effort (not counting four children): Cheater\u2019s Game<\/em>. Already reigning as one of Americana music\u2019s coolest couples, their latest release, Our Year<\/em>, elevates them closer to the lofty territory once occupied by beloved royals Johnny \u2018n\u2019 June and George \u2018n\u2019 Tammy.<\/p>\n

Bruce:
\nBruce Robison has been making music professionally for decades. He has great enthusiasm about his craft and that infectious energy is evident in every note of his new album, Bruce Robison & the Back Porch Band<\/em>, as well as his new project, The Next Waltz, a blossoming community of artists, fans and friends gathering both virtually and at his recording studio in Lockhart, just outside of Austin. Bruce\u2019s songs have also turned into hits for George Strait (\u201cDesperately\u201d), Tim McGraw (\u201cAngry All the Time\u201d) and the Dixie Chicks (\u201cTravelin\u2019 Soldier\u201d). He also has collaborated with others as a songwriter, singer, guitarist, harmonica player and producer\/engineer.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.brucerobison.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Kelly:
\n<\/strong>With rockabilly roots and a heartache-meets-honky-tonk voice, Kelly Willis has been labeled a country ing\u00e9nue. As a new traditionalist singer\/songwriter, her tunes effortlessly combine the storytelling and strings aspects of country music and the driving force of rock. Kelly has a solo project currently in the works, which will tentatively be released later this year.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.kellywillis.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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THE DERAILERS<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>

The Derailers<\/p><\/div>\n

In a career that has given rise to more than a decade\u2019s worth of fine-tuned, highly anticipated and wonderfully received music, the Derailers continue to build the relationship between song, listener and dance floor.<\/p>\n

Each album has been a mix of well-crafted original songs and cover songs so thoughtfully chosen and so representative of the band, fans think they are as original as the band themselves. Challenged by their fans to create a sound that mirrors the shuffle of happy boots on a hardwood floor, the Derailers have fed the hungry dancehall crowds with their classic country beats and a 60s pop sensibility. Fans continue to show their appreciation and admiration with requests for encores long after the last drink has been served.<\/p>\n

In terms of sound, the Derailers have gotten smoother with age. Their music celebrates the legacies of Buck Owens, George Jones, Roy Orbison, Elvis Presley, Charlie Rich and the Beatles, while still being on the edge of today\u2019s country music.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/derailers.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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