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 | 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...
by Phil Houseal | Aug 13, 2008 | All Articles, Events, Music, Venue
August 13, 2008–Every few years, the music business seems to discover its “next big stars.” Just as often, the glow quickly fades. But the Quebe Sisters Band might be the group to make those stars align again. These young ladies are what popular music can...
by Phil Houseal | Mar 15, 2006 | All Articles, Education, Music, People of the Hill Country
Mar 15, 2006–For years, Bruce Burns wanted to play an instrument. After several attempts ended in frustration, the Fredericksburg resident still couldn’t play piano. But he could type. He could type very well. What if, he asked himself, I could take my typing skills...
