by Phil Houseal | Sep 28, 2017 | All Articles, Music, Philosophy
Sept 27, 2017–How do you listen to a music performance? Is there a right or a wrong way? I thought about this while I attended the spring concert of Camerata San Antonio, a classical music ensemble. I was there to take photos, but as I settled into the back pew I...
by Phil Houseal | Sep 21, 2017 | All Articles, Events, Music, People of the Hill Country, Venue
Sept 20, 2017–The first time I heard about Fredericksburg’s Rockbox Theater in 2005, I confess I did not grasp the concept. I had no idea how a community would receive a permanent music venue, offering a new show every week, year round. Apparently everyone else “got...
by Phil Houseal | Sep 14, 2017 | All Articles, Events, Music
Sept 13, 2017–It’s boggling to think that the difference between being a backup singer and becoming a country music superstar was one lyric in one song. Yet seven words pulled one Nashville studio musician out of the backline and into the spotlight. It was1977. Johnny...
by Phil Houseal | Sep 8, 2017 | All Articles, Music, People of the Hill Country
Sept 6, 2017–If things had turned out a bit differently, today’s school children might be singing a song written by a Hill Country resident in place of Texas, Our Texas. Fredericksburg’s “almost famous” songwriter was Louise Forres Enderle. Her song was When It’s...
by Phil Houseal | Sep 6, 2017 | All Articles, Events, Music, People of the Hill Country
Breaking: Sept 5, 2017 Gatlin Brothers announce association with Fredericksburg TX Rockbox Theater by Phil Houseal, www.fullhousepr.com Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers are proud to announce an extended association with The Rockbox Theater, a consistent top Texas...
by Phil Houseal | Jun 14, 2017 | All Articles, Events, Music
June 14, 2017–No current artist comes close to keeping alive the sound of traditional country music more than Mark Chesnutt. But if the straight-talking Texan had continued with his first music gig, he might have ended up as a rock drummer instead. “I played drums in...
