Texas

This week’s livestream concluded a four state “tour” of some of the so-called “red” states that were on the freedom tour itinerary with a stop in Texas. All Texas-related songs and Texas covers. Growing up in Minnesota, I never gave much thought to Texas. We shared an interstate (take I-35 south and you can’t miss it), but it felt like another country. That’s because it is. It is a big and bold and beautiful place, with all its flaws and complicated history, and some of my best friends in the world live there. The good people of Texas have welcomed and supported me and my music since my first visit. Its songwriters are among the best writers I have encountered in any medium and are a constant wellspring of inspiration for me. I played some of my favorites in the show, but there are many many more. Something in the water? Maybe the tacos.

Weekly Sunday Show: Live from TEXAS // 10.18.20 Happy Birthday to Phil / Clay Pigeons (Blaze Foley cover) / Every Morning (Blue Hit cover) / Texans Not From Texas / Beggars and Mules (Danny Schmidt cover) / Levelland (James McMurtry cover) / Come and Take It (written with Bill Davis) / Accidental Thief (written with Matt the Electrician) / We Can’t Make It Here (James McMurtry cover) / To Live Is To Fly (Townes Van Zandt cover) / Are You Still In Love With The World? (Raina Rose cover) / I Love Austin / The American West … and special guest Wilson Marks!