by Phil Houseal | Jan 20, 2010 | All Articles, History, Music, People of the Hill Country, Philosophy
Jan 20, 2010–Magnolia Thunder Blossom was just destined to be part of Luckenbach. Growing up in Alabama – before she became Magnolia – Maggie Montgomery marched to her own thunder. “I was a pretty rebellious teenager,” she said. “I always sang, that kind...
by Phil Houseal | Dec 23, 2009 | All Articles, Events, History, Music, People of the Hill Country, Venue
Dec 23, 2009–I wish I could say I recognized the musical brilliance of the 14-year-old boy hanging out at Luckenbach in the 1980s. When we wannabe musicians gathered under the spreading oak tree to do the traditional “guitar pull,” there was often a slight, shy,...
by Phil Houseal | Sep 9, 2009 | All Articles, Education, Events, History, People of the Hill Country, Philosophy
Sept 9, 2009–Kids in the 1950s and 1960s rushed home after school and turned on their televisions to watch shows designed just for them. Depending on where you grew up, your afternoon TV host might have been Dr. Max, Captain Ernie, Buckaroo Bob, or Marshall Jay. If...
by Phil Houseal | Oct 1, 2008 | All Articles, Events, History, Music, People of the Hill Country
Oct 1, 2008–As a top finisher on the first season of Nashville Star, John Arthur Martinez impressed millions of viewers. But what makes him most proud is the effect he had on one fan. Not long ago the country singer-songwriter received a note from a young man who...
