Picnic Logic: How a Copy Editor Became an Author
Willie Nelson's Picnic was more than a picnic, it was a legendary event. Dave Thomas became an expert on Willie's Picnics, and has a lot of history to share.
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Capturing the Spirit of Townes Van Zandt in Fort Worth
Townes Van Zandt's legacy still lives on in his hometown, Fort Worth, Texas. His name and face can be seen all over town. The Van Zandt Cottage, Record Town, Magnolia Avenue, and Acre Distilling Co. are just a few of the places that continue to memorialize Townes.
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Musical Savant T Bone Burnett Stakes His Claim To Fort Worth
T Bone Burnett comes back to Fort Worth to be honored with a street named for him. It is the street where Record Town resides - the store he grew up going to with his childhood friend Stephen Bruton. Record Town is where T Bone Burnett engaged his love for music that would eventually become the career it is today.
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Sad Farewell to the Beloved Jimmy Buffet - He Will Be Greatly Missed
Sad farewell to Jimmy Buffet who had more ties to Texas than you might realize. He will be missed.
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Zuzu Bollin - Record Town Honors a True Hometown Texas Blues Legend
Record Town honors depated, local blues legend Zuzu Bollin. Included in this blog are two great pieces previously featured by Texas Historical Association and D Magazine. Record Town is proud to offer the acclaimed recording sponsored by Dallas Blues Society, Zuzu Bollin: Texas Bluesman.
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Santiago Jimenez Jr. "Music Is My Life!"
Santiago Jimenez Jr. is a one of a kind conjunto accordion players from San Antonio. He is a great friend to Record Town.
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